One of My Favourite Light Novels Is Getting a PS5 Game, and I Screamed
The Apothecary Diaries, a popular historical detective light novel series, is being adapted into a PlayStation 5 game. Developer Gust, known for developing the Atelier franchise, is leading the project in partnership with publisher Koei Tecmo. To ensure the game faithfully represents the source material, the story scenario has been written by Hyuganatsu, the original author of the light novel series, demonstrating the developer’s strong commitment to authenticity in the adaptation process.
This marks Gust’s debut console game based on The Apothecary Diaries intellectual property, bringing the franchise’s mystery and detective narrative to PlayStation 5 audiences. The direct involvement of the original author in the game’s development demonstrates a collaborative approach designed to preserve the essence and appeal of the beloved light novel series for video game audiences.