PlayStation Plus Officially Adds 9/10 60-Hour JRPG

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Published Nov 15, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

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There are quite a few JRPGs available on PlayStation Plus. From the dozens of cult classic titles from the early days of PlayStation available through the Classics Catalog to modern-day masterpieces made accessible to the masses through the platform, these JRPGs are all absolutely worth playing in their own right. The vast majority of them will also take you a long while to see the credits roll, their melodramatic tales and lengthy combat encounters coalescing to offer an experience that you'll live through for at least a few weeks.

Added to this pantheon of amazing PlayStation Plus JRPGs is a newer title, one that offers upwards of 60 hours of gameplay, story, and genuine heartfelt emotion, a classic reborn that perfectly captures both the old and the new. If you've somehow already missed this gem, then now is unequivocally the time to play it, as it is more accessible than ever before. Even if you've played it, perhaps now is the time for that long-overdue second playthrough, especially now that it's free on PlayStation Plus.

Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake was released in 2024, roughly a year before the remakes of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest 2 dropped. It is a remake of the original Dragon Quest 3, which somewhat confusingly serves as the first game in what is commonly referred to as the Erdrick Trilogy. Designed to more closely resemble Square Enix's contemporary pixel art JRPGs while still faithfully retelling the original game's story, this incredible game proved to be a critical and commercial success at launch. Indeed, Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake's glowing reviews at launch painted it as a must-play JRPG.

Of course, it's understandable that one may skip over it. While its stunning new visuals, the introduction of voice acting, sweeping new soundtrack, expanded classes (and new vocation), abundance of quality-of-life improvements, and overhauled endgame content undeniably make it a vastly improved experience, this is still a remake of a JRPG from 1988, and, as such, its narrative and general approach to gameplay can still feel a touch antiquated. However, that shouldn't stop you from experiencing it, not least because Dragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake is now on PS Plus.

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Sure, one can still feel the old-school game design seeping through the shiny new facade, but it's largely obfuscated by the numerous modern touches that make it feel on par with the likes of Octopath Traveler and the recently released Final Fantasy Resonance. It also features around 66 hours of content for those who want to complete absolutely everything on offer, making it a tantalizingly long game. If you'd prefer something a tad shorter, DQIII: HD-2D's main story will take roughly 32 hours to beat, with its side quests adding around 10 or so hours on top of that.

Ultimately, Dragon Quest III: HD-2D is a wonderful JRPG, one that successfully balances the old and the new to offer an experience that feels hopeful, cozy, and engrossing in a way most JRPGs simply don't anymore. Unfortunately, the Dragon Quest I & II: HD-2D Remake collection is not on PlayStation Plus. So, if you want to complete the collection, you'll need to buy it separately after beating DQIII: HD-2D Remake. JRPG fans certainly now have a lot to enjoy on PlayStation Plus, that is, of course, so long as they have the time to experience it all.