PS5 JRPG Atelier Karia Adding GTA San Andreas-Style Weight Mechanic After Overwhelming Fan Vote
Atelier Karia, the latest entry in Gust’s long-running apothecary franchise for PS5, will feature a GTA San Andreas-style weight mechanic following an overwhelming fan vote. The feature represents a significant gameplay expansion for the JRPG, building on the previously announced mechanic that made eating a core part of the gameplay experience.
The weight system will track player character status based on consumption, creating consequences and gameplay implications similar to the controversial weight mechanics popularized by Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. This decision came directly from fan input, demonstrating developer responsiveness to player preferences during the game’s development cycle.
The eating mechanic had been a major talking point since Atelier Karia’s reveal earlier in 2026, establishing food consumption as integral to the game’s systems. The addition of weight tracking adds another layer of complexity and realism to this mechanic, potentially affecting character stats, movement, or other gameplay elements.