Ghost of Yōtei — Everything We Know

Ghost of Yōtei is an action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions, serving as a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, and releasing on PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025.

Gameplay Footage

Setting and Context

Set in 1603 during the beginning of the Edo period, Ghost of Yōtei takes players to Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido), dominated by Mount Yōtei's wild and beautiful landscapes.

• The story world is shaped by dynamic weather like snow, rain, and auroras.
• The environment allows for activities such as shrine visits, hot springs, and watercolor painting.

Characters and Premise

Players experience the journey of Atsu, a lone mercenary and the first female protagonist in the series, who adopts the persona of a mythic onryō (vengeful ghost).

• Atsu seeks to avenge her family, murdered by the Yōtei Six.
• The game's nonlinear approach lets players pursue any of the Yōtei Six leaders in any order, with each region presenting unique challenges.
• Atsu’s memories and flashbacks add deep emotional layers to the story.

Gameplay Features

Ghost of Yōtei blends cinematic swordplay, stealth, and exploration with striking new elements.

• Players wield multiple weapon types including dual katana, firearms, spears, and a grappling hook.
• Open-world design is fully player-driven. The “Clue System” offers nonlinear investigation, with cards helping track next steps and potential side adventures.
• Activities include bounty hunting, bathing in onsens, bamboo cutting, and building campsites where players can cook and play shamisen.
• Visual modes inspired by Japanese filmmakers and dynamic environmental features immerse players in feudal Japan.

Multiplayer and Editions

• Ghost of Yōtei: Legends, expanded multiplayer, launches as a free update in 2026, offering two-player missions and four-player survival challenges against mythic foes.
• Multiple editions are available: Standard, Digital Deluxe, Collector's, each featuring in-game cosmetics and physical items such as a Ghost Mask and papercraft ginkgo tree.

Developer Vision

The game emphasizes authenticity, involving cultural advisors and recording real sounds from Hokkaido. Sucker Punch aims for an experience that blends historic realism with folklore, promising freedom, variety, and emotional storytelling that builds on themes of vengeance and survival.

PC Release Information

Ghost of Yōtei has not been officially announced for PC. Sony has released previous major exclusives to PC after roughly one to two years, and while a PC version is highly likely, no specific release window has been confirmed. Expect earliest possible release in late 2026 or beyond, pending official confirmation.

Ghost of Yōtei stands as Sucker Punch’s most ambitious samurai epic, offering new freedom, emotional depth, and a lushly realized vision of feudal Japan.