Tecmo Koei have anounced that Atelier Escha & Logy ~Alchemists of the Dusk Sky~, which is the latest installment in the Atelier series, has launched across Europe today, shipping to retail stores.

Atelier Escha & Logy ~Alchemists of the Dusk Sky~ stars Escha and Logy, and it features all new mechanics for the series, such as the Imbue system, as well as a significantly reworked Synthesis system. In addition, the two protagonists each have a unique story, giving the player double the play time and double the value from the package. The game has also upped the number of party members allowed per battle from the traditional three to six, which is double the usual number, and should allow for a lot more variations and permutations, deepening the strategy in battles.

Atelier Escha & Logy ~Alchemists of the Dusk Sky~ is launching exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Stay tuned to GamingBolt for more coverage and information.

Taking place after the last entry in the series, Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk, this will mark the 15th game in the Atelier series. Players will be able to choose between two protagonists, and will experience slightly different events and endings though the core story remains the same.

The battle system is based on the LTGL Engine, also used in Dynasty Warriors, and will allow for party members to be switched in and out of combat (which looks, for lack of a better description, adorable at this point). The game is slated to release on June 27th in Japan exclusively for the PlayStation 3.