Atelier Ryza 3 Maximum Difficulty Legend and BGM Patch Arrives

Koei Tecmo updated Atelier Ryza 3 on all platforms, and the new patch adds a Legend Maximum Difficulty and a way to change the game’s background music (BGM). Both of these are free additions. All you need to do is update it on the PS4, PS5, Switch, or PC, and they’ll be available.

With regards to the Legend difficulty level in Atelier Ryza 3, Gust and Koei Tecmo didn’t explain how it will affect enemy strength and playable characters. However, it did remind players that once the patch is applied, they can change to it at any time. To switch, head to the options menu. Then, go to the Difficulty section under Game Settings. You can then select Legendary from there.

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As for the BGM, you can find this option when Ryza visits her desk at one of her Ateliers in Atelier Ryza 3. The Diary menu, which also allows you to change characters’ outfits, now allows you to choose which music will be played. When the free Atelier Series Legacy BGM Pack appears, you can access its songs here. That is expect to launch by June 2023.

Here are the full April 27, 2023 Atelier Ryza 3 patch notes from Gust and Koei Tecmo.

• Additional Maximum Difficulty Patch.

• Added an option to change in-game BGM.This function can be accessed through the Diary in any atelier and allows the player to change the BGM that plays at specific scenes during the game.

• Fixed an issue that prevented players from unlocking the “Your own answer” achievement or trophy on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, or Steam® after completing Patricia’s quest in a specific order.

• Fixed an issue where Klaudia’s “Klaudia, the Artist” quest failed to occur under certain circumstances.

• Fixed an issue where it was sometimes impossible to continue the “The Underworld Forest” quest after being defeated in a battle against the Deranged King.

• Fixed an issue where, regardless of the gathering level or tools equipped, a “key” symbol is displayed on gathering points signifying that gathering requirements are not met.

• Improved compatibility with the new DLC.

• Other minor adjustments and bug fixes.

Atelier Ryza 3 is available for the PS4, PS5, Switch, and PC. 300,000 copies have been sold since its March 22, 2023 launch.