Summary
Sony capped off its latest PlayStation State of Play presentation by officially announcingGhost of Yotei, the sequel to the critically-acclaimedGhost of Tsushima.Ghost of Tsushimawas a massive success for Sony and Sucker Punch, and so it was always just a matter of time before a sequel to the open world samurai game was announced.
After its initial launch,Ghost of Tsushimawas supported with paid DLC, a multiplayer mode, andenhanced ports to PC and PlayStation 5.Ghost of Tsushimafans have undoubtedly appreciated the new content, but many have been anxious for a brand-new game in the series. Those hungry to learn about the franchise’s future will be happy to see that the sequel has finally been announced in the form ofGhost of Yotei.
Set 300 years afterthe events ofGhost of Tsushima,Ghost of Yoteiwill follownew protagonist Atsuin the year 1603. In the game, players will explore a region of Japan known as Ezo. Sucker Punch has teased “massive sightlines” for the game world, improved graphics across the board, new gameplay mechanics, and much more. The trailer gives players a brief look at what to expect fromGhost of Yotei, but it’s clear that a lot more is left to be revealed.
Ghost of Yotei Coming to PS5 in 2025
A specific release date forGhost of Yoteiwas not announced in the trailer, but a vague 2025 release window was confirmed for the open world game. Sucker Punch said that it has “much more to share” in the months ahead, so fans should definitely keep an eye out for more information on the game’s story and how it will shake up theGhost of Tsushimagameplay formula.
It will definitely be interesting to see how PlayStation fans react toGhost of Yotei. Setting the game 300 years after the events ofGhost of Tsushimais a risky move, especially since it meansleaving protagonist Jin Sakai behind.Ghost of Tsushima’s Jin Sakai was hugely popular, and it remains to be seen what fans think of new hero Atsu. What’s been shown ofGhost of Yoteiso far looks absolutely stunning, though, and it will be exciting to see the first-ever Sucker Punch game built from the ground-up with PlayStation 5 hardware in mind. And with the PS5 Pro on the horizon, one has to imagine exactly howGhost of Yoteiwill leverage the power behind that new system as well.
