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Sucker PunchconfirmsGhost of Yoteihas turned the series into a full-blown franchise and details even more plans for spin-off projects in the future. WhileSucker Punchwas once known for series likeSly CooperandinFamous, the Washington-based studio has enjoyed plenty of success lately, thanks in large part to its most recent title,Ghost of Tsushima.
The game originally launched on the PS4, but has since seen a Director’s Cut release on the PC and PS5 as well. However, there’s been plenty of excitement recently for the studio, who announced anew PS5 game calledGhost of Yokei, which takes the franchise in a new direction. Instead of continuing the story with Jin Sakai, Sucker Punch’s newer game instead advances time 300 years to 1603, where a mysterious new protagonist named Atsu is exploring the Hokkaido region of Japan. Details regarding the narrative are very slim, but a new interview has seemingly shone a light on the studio’s big plans for the franchise.
Speaking with theNew York Times, Sucker Punch creative directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell spoke about the newly announcedGhost of Yotei. While many fans may have been surprised that anewGhostgame went away from protagonist Jin Sakai, the studio looked at retainingGhost of Tsushima’s core pillars for the follow-up. Essentially,Ghost of Yoteiretains the identity of the franchise by featuring a wandering warrior, allowing players to freely explore and take in the beauty of the world. As the team did withGhost of Tsushima, many developers visited Mount Yotei and Shiretoko National Park to record sounds and take inspiration from the land for the upcoming game.
Ghost of Yotei Marks a Big Change for the Franchise and Its Future
With the announcement ofGhost of Yotei, Sucker Punch has confirmed that thesuccess ofGhost of Tsushimais no longer just for a standalone game and has now become a full-blown franchise. The interview mentions thatGhost of Yoteiis being positioned as the start of a new Sony franchise, and is set to include things like a movie and other spinoff projects. Ultimately, Sony is hopeful that this series can eventually stand alongside some of the other core PlayStation franchises likeGod of War.
In fact, fans have likely already been made aware of a few of these spin-off projects through announcements and teases. Currently, aGhost of Tsushimamovie adaptation is in development with John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski signed on to direct. While the Sony Pictures production appears to still be a ways off, Amazon Prime animated anthologySecret Levelis set to release aGhost of Tsushimathemed episodeas one of its 15 planned episodes when it arrives in December.
Ghost of Yotei
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Discover a bold, new story of a warrior in Japan who is on a mission of vengeance all her own.Set 300 years after the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu. Thirsty for revenge, she travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan, hunting those who killed her family many years earlier.
