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On July 24, 2026, game developer Gust and publisher Koei Tecmo released a new survey for their upcoming JRPG “Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories”. This survey is meant to gauge current opinions on the game, and seemed very standard for the industry until players got to a question halfway through.
In Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, we are considering a feature where Karia’s body shape changes as she eats meals or snacks. How do you feel about this feature?
Below the question, players could respond about if they would or would not be interested in this feature being included in the game.
During previous showcases of the game, it was established that eating food would be an important gameplay mechanic in Atelier Karla, moreso than it was in previous Atelier games. In this title, Karla will gain specific powers that can be used for both combat and exploration depending on what meals the player feeds her. While it was known that some of these meals would change her appearance, this weight gain mechanic has come as a shock and a joy to many.
This feature in Atelier Karla isn’t the first time Gust has appealed to player’s body shape desires, as in the gacha game Atelier Resleriana there was a secret easter egg that would only occur if the player didn’t log in for several days. If the player neglects to log in for an extended period of time in that game, Rorona will gain weight as she eats all of the pies that the player would have been using as stamina to play through stages.
When this easter egg was discovered, it was met with applause and praise online. One has to wonder if it influenced the inclusion of a similar mechanic in Atelier Karla.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories is scheduled to release in Early 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 systems.
