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Ghost of Yōtei arrives on PlayStation 5 next month: Release date, price and more
Ghost of Yotei: Created by Sucker Punch, the game is a standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. Here's all you need to know.
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Ghost of Yōtei’s release date is coming close. Set to be out on PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025, this sequel to Ghost of Tsushima promises to offer gamers a revenge saga set in feudal Japan, Rolling Stone reported. Created by Sucker Punch, the open-world game takes viewers on a journey throughout the country.
What is Ghost of Yotei about?
In Ghost of Yōtei, gamers will step into the shoes of Atsu, a lone mercenary seeking revenge against the Yōtei Six - masked outlaws who killed her family. To fulfil her revenge, Atsu takes on the role of the "Ghost,” per Screenrant.
The game takes place in the rugged terrain of Ezo during the 1600s. Atsu’s journey will take her through different biomes, from snow-dusted mountain tops to cloudy forests and peaceful hot springs.
The game’s open world allows for a non-linear experience. Players can choose which of the Yōtei Six they want to face off against first.
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What’s new in Ghost of Yotei?
Ghost of Yōtei retains the action combat system of the last game, but adds new weapons and mechanics to keep it fresh.
Players can wield two katanas, the heavy-hitting ōdachi, and even a grappling hook to explore cliffs and downed trees, the Rolling Stone reported.
Ghost of Yotei: Release date
For players outside the US, the game will be available at midnight in their respective time zones. However, in the United States, the release is set for midnight on the East Coast, followed by other regions.
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Ghost of Yotei: Price
A Screenrant report in April had stated that the standard edition would cost $69.99. A Digital Deluxe edition would be priced at $79.99, while the Collector’s edition costs a whopping $249.99.
With a release on the horizon, Ghost of Yōtei is shaping up to be an exciting entry for the PlayStation 5 that draws inspiration from the action, exploration, and storytelling of Ghost of Tsushima.
FAQs:
When is the release date for Ghost of Yōtei?
Ghost of Yōtei is set to release on October 2, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5. Players outside the US can access the game at midnight in their respective time zones. In the US, it will be available at midnight on the East Coast, with other regions following.
Who is the main character in Ghost of Yōtei?
The protagonist, Atsu, is a lone mercenary seeking revenge against the Yōtei Six, the masked outlaws who killed her family.
What new features does the combat system offer?
The game introduces new weapons like dual katanas, ōdachi, and a grappling hook, along with a "rock-paper-scissors" combat mechanism for strategic depth.
