Koei Tecmo Games has released the results of a user survey for *Atelier Karia: The Kingdom of Night and the Signposts of Memories*.
"Atelier Karia" to Feature "Chubby" Character Customization!
This title is the latest entry in the “Atelier” series from Gust. It follows the adventures of Karia—an amnesiac adventurer with the ability to “eat anything and learn its characteristics”—and her companions as they explore the underground world.
A user survey was conducted to determine which in-game features to implement, including whether to introduce “body type changes for Karia based on her diet” and which costumes would best suit her.
The results of that survey have now been released. Since 78.9% of respondents answered that “it would be better to have [body shape changes],” it has been decided to implement a feature where Karia’s body shape changes based on her diet.
Body shape changes can be toggled on or off according to the player’s preference. When enabled, Karia’s body shape will change based on the amount she eats while snacking. Additionally, when this feature is enabled, an option will be available to lock her body shape at a preferred stage.
Furthermore, the costume survey results were: 1st place, “Dark Girly”; 2nd place, “Gothic Lolita-style”; and 3rd place, “Visual Kei.”Furthermore, for the short stories, “Karia’s Food Tour” took first place, “Dark Hot Pot Party” second, and “Failed Potions and Worries” third. The costumes and short stories selected through the survey are scheduled to be implemented in the game.
Furthermore, regarding “Questions for the Developers,” the top choice was “Why did you include the ‘eating’ element?” Answers to the top three selected questions are scheduled to be released at a later date on X.
*Atelier Karia: The Kingdom of Night and the Signposts of Memories* is scheduled for release on February 25, 2027, for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Windows, Steam).
