Ghost of Yōtei: everything we know so far

Atsu’s journey

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Ghost of Yōteihas been revealed, in place of what many had expected to be ‘Ghost of Tsushima 2’. It’s set more than 300 years after the firstGhostgame, and as such, isn’t quite a direct sequel. How it connects, however, remains unclear, though it’s clear that players can expect the same action/stealth gameplay and gorgeous visuals that wowed all the way back in 2020. This time around though, we’re looking at a true next-gen experience, built from the ground up for PS5.

While it’s still early days in terms ofGhost of Yōteidetails, we do know that it’s set to arrive next year, so hopefully we’ll hear more sooner rather than later. The main question we need to be answered currently is whetherGhost of Yōteiwill tie into its predecessor at all, and how gameplay has evolved with the introduction of firearms. Developer Sucker Punch has already given us a glimpse at gameplay, and some details on the game’s new setting. It’s yet to be confirmed, but we expect to seeGhost of Yōteimake the most of thePS5 Proas well, makingGhost of Yōteione of the most highly anticipatedupcoming gamesfor 2025.

Here’s everything we know so far aboutGhost of Yōteiso far, including a look at gameplay, as well as all of the latest news and rumors. As new info drops, and once we hear the fullGhost of Yōteirelease date, this page will be updated.

Ghost of Yōtei: cut to the chase

Ghost of Yōtei release year and platforms

Ghost of Yōteiwill launch in 2025 exclusively for PS5.The game won’t be coming to older consoles, given that it has been developed from the ground up to run on the PlayStation 5. In terms of a PC release, nothing has been announced, but if we look at recentSonyreleases, it’ll likely follow the PS5 release at some point.

Ghost of Yōtei trailers

So far, we’ve only received one trailer forGhost of Yōtei. It was revealed during theSony State of Playevent on September 24, 2024. We see the new protagonist: Atsu, as they travel across gorgeous vistas, and take down enemies while wearing a Ghost mask. It’s a mix of cinematics and gameplay and can be viewed above.

We’ll likely hear more aboutGhost of Yōteibefore the year ends. To keep up to date with every trailer release for the game, be sure to check out theofficial PlayStation channel.

Ghost of Yōtei gameplay

We’ve only seen glimpses ofGhost of Yōteigameplay in the first trailer that was revealed. We see Atsu walking through some beautiful locales, but not much more than that. Thankfully, there are some more details on thePS Blog. Atsu will wear a Ghost mask throughout the game, suggesting that she is somehow following the steps of Jin Sakai. This means stealth gameplay, likely with tools, distraction devices, and new abilities. One key difference betweenGhost of YōteiandGhost of Tsushimais the inclusion of firearms, which will be a corearmof Atsu’s arsenal.

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Ghost of Yōtei setting

Sucker Punch is keeping the story ofGhost of Yōteiunder wraps for now but we do know that it’s set in 1603, more than 300 years after the events ofGhost of Tsushima. Players will explore the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak in the heart of Ezo, an area of Japan known as Hokkaido in the present day. The story will be based loosely on history, but is being described as an ‘original story.’ We’ll have to wait and see what’s in store for new protagonist Atsu, for now, expect sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and lush forests.

Ghost of Yōtei: FAQs

Can you pre-order Ghost of Yōtei?

Pre-orders forGhost of Yōteiare not currently live. This will likely change once the full release date is revealed. We’re betting this happens next year, so stay tuned for updates.

Who is the Ghost of Yōtei protagonist?

Atsu is the protagonist ofGhost of Yōtei. She is a brand new character in the series, and at present, we know almost nothing about her. She’s definitely connected to Jin Sakai in some way, given that she wears a similar Ghost mask, and looks to be following the same style of stealth/action from the first game.

Is Ghost of Yōtei PS5 Pro enhanced?

Ghost of Yōteihas not been confirmed as one of thePS5 Pro enhanced games. This is likely set to change, as we’d certainly expect a first-party PlayStation exclusive to make use of the PS5 Pro in some way. For now, it’s not confirmed, but we’re betting this changes at some point before launch, so could be a good reason to put in aPS5 Pro pre-orderwhile you can.

Ghost of Yōtei news

Ghost of Yōtei has been revealedSucker Punch has announcedGhost of Yotei, the next installment in theGhost of Tsushimaseries. You’ll play as Atsu, a new protagonist, in a story set more than 300 years after the events of the first game.

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