The latest issue of Dengeki PlayStation has a few first details on Atelier Elkrone: Dear of Otomate, a crossover production between Gust and Idea Factory's "Otomate" otome brand.

As detailed at Sokuho@Hokanko, this new PSP Atelier series title is set in a separate world from past Atelier games. Things begin when main character Meriel, also known as Mary, meets a fairy at her grandmother's atelier.

The game is said to be a text adventure, but with item collection and alchemy elements. Dengeki introduces the game's six male heroes who are pictured at the official site.

Atelier Elkrone will be released in January, Dengeki reports. The game will be available in standard form at ¥6,090 and limited from at ¥8,190.