Which Fall JRPGs Will You Actually Beat — and Which Ones Will Rot in Your Backlog?

Fall 2025 brings a heavy slate of JRPGs, and here’s a concise, fact-based rundown of nine of the biggest releases — ranked by the published “likelihood of finishing” score from the original roundup, plus concrete details like release dates, platforms and known gameplay features that affect playtime.

• Ranking of nine major fall JRPGs with their stated “likelihood of finishing” scores.
• Release dates, platforms, and objective gameplay details that affect completion time.
• References to average completion-time data where available.

1. Pokémon Legends Z-A

Release date: Oct. 16. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 4.

The predecessor, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, has an average main-story time of about 25 hours and a completionist run of roughly 80 hours according to How Long to Beat. Therefore, if Z-A has similar scope, main-story completion is measured in tens of hours rather than hundreds.

2. Persona 3 Reload

Release date: Oct. 23. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 264.

Persona 3 Reload is a full remake of Persona 3 that was originally released on other platforms in early 2024 and is now being released on Switch hardware. A concrete gameplay detail: the Tartarus dungeon segment comprises 264 floors, which is a discrete factor that increases playtime and repetition in dungeon-crawling sections.

3. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Release date: Sept. 19. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 660.

The original Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter had an approximate main-story length of ~40 hours. This release is a remake with updated cutscenes and a revised battle system. A demo is available on the platforms listed; the demo includes a prologue segment estimated at around six hours.

4. Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles

Release date: Sept. 30. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 1,000.

This release is marketed as a remaster (referred to as a color and audio update plus gameplay improvements) of the original ~30-year-old tactical RPG. A completionist playthrough for Final Fantasy Tactics has been reported at roughly 95 hours on average by long-form playtime trackers.

5. Tales of Xillia Remaster

Release date: Oct. 31. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 2,649.

The original Tales of Xillia’s main story is commonly cited at about 36 hours. This remastered release returns a PS3-era title to modern platforms; the game’s dual-protagonist structure often leads players to consider multiple playthroughs to see both perspectives.

6. Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Release date: Oct. 3. Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 4,800 (with a noted reduction to 2 for existing Digimon fans).

Digimon Story titles typically include Digivolution and progression systems that require leveling, de-leveling and re-leveling creatures to reach advanced forms; this multi-step evolution mechanic is a structural reason these games can require extended grinding for completion and post-game content.

7. Octopath Traveler 0

Release date: Dec. 4. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 7,359.

Previous Octopath Traveler entries have widely reported completionist runs that can reach into the hundreds of hours. This new entry adds a city-management element (town building and ally recruitment) that is an explicit gameplay feature and can increase total playtime depending on integration with progression systems and unlocks.

8. Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake

Release date: Oct. 30. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 7,359.

These are HD-2D remakes of the original Dragon Quest I and II. The source games are early-model JRPGs characterized by simpler systems and level-grinding as a primary progression method; therefore, the likely presence of extensive leveling/grinding is a concrete gameplay factor that affects completion time.

9. Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian

Release date: Sept. 26. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows PC.

Likelihood of finishing (scale of 1 to 9,999): 9,999.

The Atelier series is defined by crafting, gathering and item-quality mechanics as primary systems. This installment lists shop and town management, turn-based combat, and a heavy alchemy/crafting focus as core features; such systems are known to lengthen playtime because of ingredient collection, experimentation and optimization loops.

In short, the list combines stated “likelihood” scores with release dates, platforms and verifiable gameplay features (for example: Tartarus’ 264 floors, demo durations, and known completion-time ranges from playtime trackers). For estimated completion times referenced here, see How Long to Beat for aggregated player data.