Sony has officially announced the release date, new story elements, and gameplay features for Sucker Punch’s upcoming title, Ghost of Yotei. The sequel to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima will launch exclusively for PlayStation 5 on October 2. The unveiling includes a new trailer that showcases the game’s protagonist, Atsu, and her intense journey of revenge against six masked outlaws who devastated her family and left her for dead.
Release Date and Trailer for Ghost of Yotei
The newly released trailer, titled “The Onryō’s List,” blends gameplay footage with in-game cinematics, highlighting Atsu’s quest for vengeance. The Yotei Six, a notorious gang, murdered her family and left her to perish, pinned to a burning tree. However, Atsu managed to survive, dedicating herself to skills in fighting and hunting over the course of 16 years. She returns to Ezo, armed with a list that includes the names of her adversaries — The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito.
The game’s narrative follows a classic revenge arc reminiscent of films like Kill Bill and the recently released title Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Players will accompany Atsu as she methodically tracks down the Yotei Six, eliminating them one by one while forging new alliances amidst her exploration of the Ezo region near Mount Yotei.
The trailer further reveals a new spear weapon wielded by Atsu, along with breathtaking landscapes and an innovative gameplay mechanic that allows players to glimpse into Atsu’s history.
“In Ghost of Yōtei, we’ve expanded and advanced the exploration mechanics, providing players with even greater freedom and variety compared to Ghost of Tsushima,” Sucker Punch noted in a PlayStation Blog post detailing the release and features. “Players will decide which leads to follow and which member of the Yōtei Six to pursue first.”
Atsu’s pursuits won’t be limited to the main storyline; she can also take on bounties, seek out weapon instructors to acquire new abilities, and venture into the wilderness. Some familiar side activities from Ghost of Tsushima are set to make a return, with the potential for engaging in Haiku writing. Additionally, players can establish campfires at various locations in the open world for rest and recuperation, akin to mechanics found in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Ghost of Yotei will be available in standard, digital deluxe, and collector’s editions
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Pre-Order Information and Editions for Ghost of Yotei
In addition to the release details, Sucker Punch has shared information regarding pre-orders for Ghost of Yotei. The game will be available for pre-purchase starting May 2 at 10 AM local time, with options including a standard edition, a digital deluxe version, and a collector’s edition.
Those who pre-order any edition will receive an exclusive in-game mask and a set of seven PSN avatars showcasing concept art of Atsu and the Yotei Six at launch. Customers who pre-order through the PlayStation Store will gain immediate access to the avatars.
The digital deluxe edition includes various in-game bonuses such as The Snake’s armor set, an alternate dye for the initial armor, a unique horse color and saddle dye, an in-game Charm, a gold Sword Kit, and early access to Traveler’s Maps.
On the other hand, the collector’s edition will be available for pre-order only at direct.playstation.com in supported regions or select retailers in other markets. In addition to the bonuses from the pre-order and digital deluxe edition, this edition offers replicas of Atsu’s Ghost mask, her sash, and the Tsuba from her katana; a pouch of coins along with instructions for the skill-based game Zeni Hajiki found within Ghost of Yotei; a foldable papercraft ginkgo tree with a wolf at its base; and a collection of four 5 x 7-inch art cards depicting the sash, the wolf, Atsu’s Ghost mask, and key art from the game.
Ghost of Yotei will be available exclusively on PS5 starting October 2 and can be added to wishlists on the PlayStation Store.
