Level Infinite has announced that the popular mobile strategy RPG, Alchemy Stars (known as 白夜極光 in Japan), will officially shut down its services on January 24, 2025, at 04:00 (UTC+0). However, to mitigate the impact of this decision, a special offline version will be launched, retaining some player data and basic features.
Game Closing Details
- December 13, 2024 (Friday): Closure of Crystal sales in the game.
- Current Crystals can still be used until the service closure.
- January 24, 2025 (Friday):
- Final game closure. After this date, players will no longer be able to access the game.
Updates and Special Events
Despite the sad news, Alchemy Stars players can enjoy several events and updates before the final closure. Here’s what’s coming up in the next few weeks.
Special Events and Updates:
- December 13, 2024:
- Event: “Farewell from the Traveler”. This event will offer a special farewell to players, who can access it from the main screen. To participate, they must have completed Main Scenario 1-16. During the event, various special rewards will be unlocked.
- Content Update: On this date, 1000 Star Tokens will be distributed as a thank-you to all players who have stayed with the game until the end of the service. This gift will be available through the in-game mail until January 24, 2025.
- Special Summon:
- Maya and Wilhelm, featured characters, will be introduced in the event “The Night that Closes the Path (前を閉ざす夜)” with an increased drop rate for ★6 characters. Additionally, players will be able to guarantee a ★5 character within the first ten summons.
- Additional Updates:
- December 13, 2024: Closure of the exchange shops and “Mystery” passes, with only the “Sky Traveler” shop remaining active. Players will still be able to receive passes until their expiration date.
- During this period, the content of “Boss Fights” will continue with new enemies like Cerritus (Thunder), with additional rewards for completing certain stages.
Offline Version
- Character data and customized appearances.
- Some basic functionalities that have not yet been detailed.
Thanks to the Community of Players
In their farewell, Alchemy Stars has expressed their gratitude to the players for being part of this journey. While the community and the memories of the adventure will live on, the company has made it clear that they will continue to work on new projects, with the hope of creating exciting stories again in the future.
You can read the official announcement of the closure here.
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