Atelier Ryza 3 joins PS Plus

PlayStation Plus is adding a long RPG to its Extra and Premium tiers this month, inviting players to invest real time in the catalog.

PlayStation Plus adds Atelier Ryza 3 80-hour RPG

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium will add Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key on August 19, 2025. It is the 24th entry in the Atelier series and the third Ryza title, forming part of the Secret Trilogy. How Long To Beat estimates a completionist run at about 80 hours if you pursue everything, while the main story sits around 33 hours and a mix of side content brings the total to roughly 62 hours. The game will be available for both PS4 and PS5 and sits alongside the Day 1 launch of Sword of the Sea in this batch.

Publisher Koei Tecmo plans to delist the original Atelier Ryza 3 in November and replace it with a DX edition that adds DLC and quality of life improvements. It is not clear how this will affect the PS Plus version, but the change raises questions about catalog stability and value for subscribers who plan to rely on the service for the long haul.

This batch signals a broader shift in subscription services toward longer, more substantial titles that promise ongoing engagement. Long games can build loyalty, but they also test a service’s ability to refresh value without leaving players with stale or confusing catalogs. Atelier Ryza 3 fits the retention logic, offering a time sink that can justify a monthly fee for some players. Yet the planned delisting of the original Ryza 3 adds a layer of uncertainty that could undermine trust if subscribers feel access is being tightened for upgrades alone.

The DX version upgrade introduces a new dynamic. If the DX edition arrives with additional DLC and improvements, it raises questions about whether PS Plus is stocking a moving target rather than a stable library. In a crowded market, how publishers and platform holders communicate these shifts will shape whether subscribers view the service as a bargain or a risk of losing access to favored titles.

Highlights

Catalog changes are the new norm as services compete for retained time and dollars.