Game:Project L'Arc
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| Kanji | Reach for the stars プロジェクトL’Arc |
| Romaji | Reach for the stars Project L'Arc |
| Traditional Chinese | Reach for the stars L'Arc計畫 |
| Scenario Information | |
| Theme Song | L'Arc de gloire |
| Release Date | JP August 24th, 2023 ZH December 27th, 2024 |
| Scenario Links | Mei Satake Gold Ship El Condor Pasa Manhattan Cafe Nakayama Festa Satono Diamond Sirius Symboli Tap Dance CityBecame available on 11-19-2023 OrfevreBecame available on 2-23-2024 Blast OnepieceBecame available on 12-09-2024 Chrono GenesisBecame available on 6-13-2025 |
"Japan's Umamusume take on the world, aiming to achieve the dream of winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe!"
Reach for the stars Project L'Arc (Reach for the stars プロジェクトL’Arc) is a scenario playable in Career Mode. It was added as the 6th permanent scenario in the game on August 24, 2023. The scenario follows the player's entrance into Mei Satake's "L'Arc Project", founded in pursuit of training the first Japanese winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in France, one of the most prestigious turf races in the world. This marks the first scenario centered around a race or race series outside Japan.
Since the scenario's release, characters added to the game that ran the Prix in real life have been added as Scenario Links.
Story
The world's most prestigious race is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. In pursuit of victory, Tracen Academy has established the new "L'Arc Project". Challengers aiming to become world champions gather under its supervisor, Mei Satake.
Will they able to overcome diverse challenges overseas, and seize glory from the formidable opponents that stand in their way?
The curtains open on a voyage of chasing dreams and romance!
Mechanics
- Information here is also provided by the GameTora scenario guide.[1]
| Speed | Stamina | Power | Guts | Wit |
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| 1600 | 1600 | 1500 | 1500 | 1300 |
Scenario Links
Scenario Linked Umamusume appear in special story events titled "With". In early January of Classic year, players are prompted to select a character with which to experience the story events and receive skill hints. Characters are guaranteed to appear as an option if brought as a Support Card. The trainee Umamusume is never available to be selected.
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[*] - Linked gift skill effect only activates when a corresponding Scenario Linked support card is used, or when a Hidden Link occurs.
Hidden Links
When certain Umamusume are selected as trainee, a corresponding Umamusume can be selected for "With" events and provide the linked gold skill even if not present as a Support Card.
| Trainee Umamusume | Linked Character |
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| Gold Ship | Nakayama Festa |
| El Condor Pasa | Sirius Symboli |
| Manhattan Cafe | El Condor Pasa |
| Nakayama Festa | Tap Dance City |
| Tap Dance City | Manhattan Cafe |
Training Mechanics
- Section WIP
Stars' Matches
Overseas Expedition
Instead of the usual summer period, trainings around Classic and Senior year July and August will be an "Overseas Expedition" in France instead. In this period, trainees cannot participate in any Twinkle Series races (Japanese Races), Star Gauges cannot be raised and SS Matches cannot be triggered.
Trainings around this period provide more "Overseas Aptitude Points" which can be used to effectively participate in races held in France.
Overseas Aptitude
Representing the challenges of racing in France including in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe are a set of challenges. If not overcome, they provide debuffs to races in France, but if they are overcome, buffs are gained instead. Each Challenge has an Overseas Aptitude that corresponds to it, and the challenge is overcome if the Overseas Aptitude reaches Level 2.
| Challenge | Opposing Overseas Aptitude | |||
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| Name | Effect | Name | Effect | Level 2 Requirement(s) |
| Unfamiliar Turf | Turf Aptitude reduced to G | Overseas Turf Aptitude |
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| Unknown Course | Medium Aptitude reduced to G | Longchamp Aptitude |
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| Jet Lag | Power decreased by 200 | Everyday Rhythm |
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| Overseas Cuisine | Speed decreased by 200 | Nutrition Management |
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| Language Barrier | Wit decreased by 200 | French Fluency |
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| Long-Distance Travel | Stamina decreased by 200 | Overseas Expeditions |
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| Away-Game Feeling | Speed, Stamina and Guts decreased by 100 | Boldness |
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| Extreme Stress | Speed, Power and Wit decreased by 100 | Mental Strength |
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| Jinx | All stats decreased by 250 | L'Arc Hopes |
Increases all stats by 5% |
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In addition, there are additional Overseas Aptitude levels and also one additional Overseas Aptitude not tied to a challenge:
| Name | Effect | Requirements |
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| Overseas Turf Aptitude Level 3 | Training Effectiveness +50% for Guts during Overseas Expeditions | 200 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| Longchamp Aptitude Level 3 | Training Effectiveness +50% for Stamina during Overseas Expeditions | 200 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| Everyday Rhythm Level 3 | Training Effectiveness +50% for Power during Overseas Expeditions | 200 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| Nutrition Management Level 3 | Training Effectiveness +50% for Speed during Overseas Expeditions | 200 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| French Fluency Level 3 | Training Effectiveness +50% for Wit during Overseas Expeditions | 200 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| Overseas Expeditions Level 3 | Skill Point Bonus 10 | 200 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| Boldness Level 3 | +20% Energy Cost Reduction during Overseas Expeditions | 300 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| Mental Strength Level 3 | +25% Friendship Bonus | 300 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
| L'Arc Domination Dreams Level 1 | Gain 3 green Skill hints, activating during the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | Win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Classic Year |
| L'Arc Domination Dreams Level 2 | Increases stat gains from the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe | 150 Overseas Aptitude Points cost |
Scenario Races
There are four special races that take place during the scenario: Prix Niel, Prix Foy, and 2 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe races, each happening on Early October of Classic year and Senior year.
You will be faced by both Venus Paques and Rigantona during both races.
Secret Boss
Montjeu will appear as an opponent in the Senior Year Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe if you won the same race early on during your Classic year.
Overall Schedule
| Objective | Deadline | Race |
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| Participate in the Junior Debut Race. | 11 turns after scenario start | Junior Make Debut |
| Collect a total of 7000 Supporter Points | Junior Year Late December | N/A |
| Place 3rd or better in the Japanese Derby | Classic Year Late May | Japanese Derby |
| Participate in the Prix Niel | Classic Year Early September | Prix Niel |
| Participate in the 2nd year l'Arc race | Classic Year Early October | Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe |
| Collect a total of 42000 Supporter Points | Senior Year Late March | N/A |
| Place 3rd or better in the Takarazuka Kinen | Senior Year Late June | Takarazuka Kinen |
| Participate in the Prix Foy | Senior Year Early September | Prix Foy |
| Participate in the 3nd year l'Arc race | Senior Year Early October | Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe |
In this scenario, trainees are required to place 3rd or higher in both Japanese Derby and Takarazuka Kinen, as well as gathering enough Supporter Points to advance. The scenario ends after the 2nd l'Arc race on Senior Year Early October.
Exclusive Skills
| Skill | Criteria to Unlock |
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 最高峰の夢最高峰の夢最終直線で速度が上がる獲得した海外適性Lvの合計が高いほど効果が高まる* |
Win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Senior year |
 想いを背負って想いを背負って最終直線で速度がわずかに上がる* |
Win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Senior year |
 ロンシャンの申し子ロンシャンの申し子Increase performance on Longchamp Racecourse, boosting Stamina, Wit, and Speed |
Obtained in early July, Senior year after selecting Mei Satake in the "With" story event. |
[*] - If the Prix is won both in Classic and Senior year, both skills will be awarded at hint level 3.
Banned Cards
The following support card is not allowed to be used in this scenario:
Scenario Record Awards
| Points | Reward |
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| 4,000 | Monies |
| 5,000 | Monies |
| 6,000 | Trainable Umamusume Gacha Ticket |
| 7,000 | Support Card Gacha Ticket |
| 8,000 | Goddess Statue |
| 10,000 | 2☆+ Make Debut Gacha Ticket (3R) |
| 12,000 | SR+ Make Debut Gacha Ticket (3R) |
| 14,000 | Sparkle of Dreams |
| 16,000 | Carats |
| 18,000 | Gold Crystal Piece |
| 20,000 | Rainbow Crystal Piece |
| 22,000 | Title: A Romance That Continues to This Day 今も続くロマン |
| 24,000 | Gold Crystal Piece |
| 26,000 | Rainbow Crystal Piece |
| 28,000 | SSR Make Debut Gacha Ticket (3R) |
Trivia
- All linked Umamusume in this scenario are all horses who raced at l'Arc at least once in their career.
- The Japanese Derby and the Takarazuka Kinen being mandatory races reflects the IRL racing careers of several racehorses who participated in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe such as Sirius Symboli and Orfevre, with Sirius Symboli being sent to his European expedition after the 1985 Japanese Derby and Orfevre being sent to France after the 2012 Takarazuka Kinen.
- Cygames is a sponsor of the Grand Prix de Paris, also at Longchamp.
- In 2015, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities ranked the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as second behind only the International Stakes at York in England on the list of races for horses 3 years or older. For comparison, other races that appear in the game had the following rankings:[3]
- Japan Cup – 8th (highest-ranked race in Japan)
- Arima Kinen – 11th
- Breeders' Cup Classic – 4th (highest-ranked dirt race)
- Breeders' Cup Mile – 12th
- Takarazuka Kinen – 22nd
- The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is currently the richest flat horse race in Europe, with a €5 million purse.
References
- ↑ Project L'Arc Scnario Guide by Robflop and Gertas (August 24th, 2023) GameTora
- ↑ https://wikiwiki.jp/vip_umamusu/Reach%20for%20the%20stars%20%E3%83%97%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%82%AF%E3%83%88L%27Arc#a5829267
- ↑ The World's Top 100 G1 Races for 3yo's and upwards (2015, PDF) International Federation of Horseracing Authorities