"Atelier Firis: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Journey" developer Gust's next entry in its RPG franchise has received its official character and combat announcement. Four characters have been revealed to join Firis on her journey, one of which will be a new character.

A large batch of screenshots of the "Atelier Firis" game was shown which depicted four characters, N4G reported. The slew of images were released along with an article from the Weekly Famitsu.

"Atelier Firis: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Journey" Characters

Firis, the "Atelier Firis: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Journey" game's main protagonist who needs to pass the next alchemist certification exam within a year or return back home, will be joined by a character named Sophie Neuenmuller. Neuenmuller is Firis' alchemy teacher who also hopes to pass the next certification exam.

Another character to join "Atelier Firis" is Plachta, who in turn is Neuenmuller's alchemy teacher. As Neuenmuller's mentor, she watches over both Neuenmuller and Firis. He will reportedly provide good counsel.

Oskar Behlmer, a traveler who once went into an adventure with Neuenmuller is the next character to join "Atelier Firis: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Journey." Behlmer has the unique ability to talk to plants. "Atelier Firis" players may know Neuenmuller, Plachta and Behlmer as they are returning characters from the previous installment, "Atelier Sophie."

A fourth, all new character, Drossel Weissberrg, will also be introduced to "Atelier Firis." Drossel is a curious and impulsive playwright who is skilled in combat due to her father's tutelage. Drossel, however, is lacking in any sense of direction, Dual Shockers reported.

"Atelier Firis: The Alchemist Of The Mysterious Journey" Japan Release

"Atelier Firis: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Journey" Japanese version will be deployed on PlayStation 4 and PS Vita on Sept. 29. No word of an international release have been reported yet, but early buyers will be able to get special costumes with the purchase. Firis first print copies will include the "Resort Vacation" costume while limited edition copies will come with the "Wonderland costume." Watch the game's trailer here.

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