In 2020, Sucker Punch offered us a new franchise with Ghost of Tsushima, a samurai game set in feudal Japan that told the adventures of Jin Sakai. After the Sly Cooper and inFamous games, Sucker Punch radically changed direction.
The game was relatively well received by players and the press. The game will be re-released on PS5 with a Director’s Cut, adding a lot of content. Four years after the title's release, Sucker Punch officially announced Ghost of Yotei during the State of Play in September 2024, confirming the arrival of a brand-new adventure on PS5 in 2025.
To make sure you don't miss anything, discover now our complete report on everything we know, to date, about Ghost of Yotei, the second installment of the "Ghost" license at Sucker Punch.
Like most of our other reports, this article is a Common Thread and will be regularly updated in the coming weeks and months until the game's release to be as complete as possible.
A little history
To date, the "Ghost" series at Sucker Punch has only one installment, released in 2020 on PS4. Ghost of Yotei will be only the second game in the franchise.
Main Games:
- Ghost of Tsushima, 2020 – PS4
Spin-off games, re-releases:
- Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, 2021 – PS5
- File creation: April 21, 2025
- Last update: April 24, 2025
What is the release date for Ghost of Yotei?
Most recent update: April 24, 2025
Sony and Sucker Punch announced on April 23rd via a PlayStation Blog post and a new trailer that Ghost of Yotei was expected to be released on October 2, 2025 exclusively on PS5.
Ghost of Yotei is scheduled for 2025, with no further details given. Since the game's announcement in September, we haven't had any further information regarding the game's release. According to initial rumors, the title could arrive in August.
When a recent job offer was published (end of March 2024), Sucker Punch studio discreetly confirmed that the game was still expected for the end of 2025, without further details.
What platforms is the game expected on?
The game will be a PS5 exclusive. Of course, there's a good chance that it will be ported to PC from 2026 or 2027, like most PlayStation games in recent years. But, as of today, the title is only planned for PS5.
What will be the price of Ghost of Yotei and its editions?
Most recent update: April 24, 2025
When announcing the game's release date and releasing the new trailer, Sucker Punch and PlayStation confirmed the arrival of three editions for Ghost of Yotei with: the Basic Edition, the Digital Deluxe Edition, and the Collector's Edition.
The Basic Edition will be available for €79.99 in both physical and digital versions.
The Digital Deluxe Edition will be available exclusively on the PlayStation Store for €89.99 and will offer you:
- a digital copy of Ghost of Yōtei
- in-game bonuses, such as the Serpent armor set, as well as an alternate color for your starting armor.
- a unique horse color and saddle dye
- an in-game charm
- a golden sword kit
- early access to the Traveler's Map, which will allow you to find statues around the world to improve your skills.
The Collector's Edition (no price announced yet) will will feature:
- all pre-order bonuses
- all in-game items from the Digital Deluxe Edition
- a digital copy of the game
- a replica of Atsu's Ghost mask. This mask will be the same scale as Jin's mask from the Ghost of Tsushima Collector's Edition. The mask measures 17.2 x 12.7 x 15 cm, is made of resin, and will come with its display stand.
- a replica of Atsu's belt, featuring the names of the members of the Yōtei Six (but you'll have to scratch them out yourself). The belt measures 180 cm and is made of a cotton blend, making it perfect for cosplay or decoration.
- a replica of the tsuba on Atsu's katana, forged by his father and depicting two twin wolves. This tsuba measures approximately 7.6 x 7.6 cm and comes with its display stand.
- a bag of coins and instructions for playing zeni-hajiki
- a skill game that you will come across in Ghost of Yōtei
- a foldable papercraft ginkgo with a wolf at its base
- a set of four 12.7 x 17.7 cm illustrated cards representing the belt, the wolf, Atsu's Ghost mask and the main illustration of the game
As of today (April 21, 2025), no official communication on this subject. Like most PlayStation games, there is a very good chance that Ghost of Yotei will be offered at 79.99 euros. However, there is no information on potential special editions of the game, their price, and their content.
Do you need to have played Ghost of Tsushima to play this sequel?
No, because Ghost of Tsushima is not a direct sequel. The game takes place 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima and Jin Sakai. It will therefore not be necessary to have played the first opus to discover and enjoy this sequel.
What do we know about the game's story?
Most recent update: April 24 2025
When the game's release date was announced and the new trailer was released, we learned a little more about the game's story. Ghost of Yotei will immerse us in the shoes of Atsu, a young miracle survivor. Sixteen years before the start of the adventure, Atsu's entire family was massacred by the gang called the "Yōtei Six." The only survivor of the massacre, Atsu will take 16 years to recover, train, learn to fight and kill in order to find the trail of the six murderers of her family: the Serpent, the Oni, the Kitsune, the Spider, the Dragon, and Lord Saito. Thus begins the story of Ghost of Yotei where Atsu will hunt down the gang members one by one.
For the moment, the information that has been communicated by Sony and Sucker Punch since the game's announcement is not very numerous. We know that the title takes place in 1603, 300 years after the events of Tsushima. The main character is a heroine named Atsu. She is a new heroine, unknown in the license, with whom we will explore a new area of Japan with Mount Yotei, now known as the prefecture of Hokkaido, which was formerly called Ezo and was still outside the borders of Japan.
At the beginning of April, via an update on the game's official website, we learned that Atsu's main motivations would be to avenge her family. Following a tragedy, she would then undertake a long journey through the lands bordering Mount Yotei which will be "a wild territory composed of vast green expanses, icy tundras and unexpected dangers".
To be able to carry out her revenge, Atsu will have to do several odd jobs, to earn money, in order to be able to craft resources, buy equipment and continue on her way.
What will be the main new features of this sequel?
Most recent update: April 24, 2025
When the game's release date was announced and the new trailer was published, we were able to learn a little more about the new features of the title. In addition to new weapons and gameplay mechanics, the game is expected to offer a new approach to the open world, making it more enjoyable to explore with new activities in addition to some of the things already present in Ghost of Tsushima.
The game will offer greater freedom for the main storyline, where the player will be able to choose the order in which they want to hunt down the six members of the gang.
For the moment, there is very little information on this. We know that the title will notably offer new fighting styles, including new weapons (odachi, kusarigama, dual katanas). The game is also expected to feature improved gameplay and new mechanics.
To date, this information has not been further elaborated.
Will the game feature online multiplayer?
No information on this topic at this time, although it remains unlikely.
Will the game have DLC?
No information on this topic at this time.
Will the game be offered in PS Plus upon release?
Unfortunately, no. To date, PlayStation games are not released “Day One” in PS Plus. A trial lasting several hours will likely be offered, but we will likely have to wait more than a year and a half to see the title arrive in PS Plus.
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