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July 11, 2025

Ghost of Yōtei: Everything Revealed in July 2025 State of Play Dive into the new gameplay, story, and special editions showcased for Sucker Punch’s upcoming PS5 exclusive.

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A New Chapter in the Ghost Saga

Set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei follows Atsu, a skilled rōnin seeking justice against the deadly Yōtei Six who destroyed her family. Players can choose the order of confronting these foes, shaping a personalized journey through 17th-century Japan’s snowy landscapes.


Gameplay Features

  • Versatile Arsenal: Wield dual katanas, an ōdachi, a kusarigama, and a tanegashima rifle, each with distinct combat styles.
  • Dynamic Weather and Environments: Experience snow, rain, and auroras that influence exploration and combat immersion.
  • Non-Linear Storytelling: Freedom to tackle main adversaries in any order for a customized narrative flow.
  • Cultural Authenticity: Developed with cultural consultants to ensure respectful and immersive representation of Japanese history and folklore.

Cinematic Presentation Modes

Building on the beloved Kurosawa Mode, Ghost of Yōtei introduces:

  • Takashi Miike Mode: Intensifies combat with gritty visuals and close-up shots.
  • Shinichirō Watanabe Mode: Offers a calm, lo-fi vibe for relaxed exploration.

Limited Edition PS5 Bundles

Sony celebrates the launch with two exclusive PS5 bundles:

  • Gold Edition: Inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold.
  • Black Edition: Reflects sumi-e, traditional Japanese ink painting aesthetics.

Each bundle comes with a matching DualSense controller and a digital copy of the game, including exclusive pre-order bonuses.


Ghost of Yōtei arrives October 2, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5, promising a fresh and immersive samurai adventure.

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