Ghost of Yōtei

Ghost of Yōtei
Developer(s)Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher(s)Sony Interactive Entertainment
Director(s)
  • Nate Fox
  • Jason Connell
Producer(s)Brian Fleming
Platform(s)PlayStation 5
Release2025
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Ghost of Yōtei is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is a standalone sequel to the 2020 game Ghost of Tsushima. It is set to release for PlayStation 5 in 2025.[1]

Synopsis

Ghost of Yōtei centers around the theme of "underdog vengeance". The story is set in Hokkaido, Japan, in 1603, 329 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima (2020). Players will take control of Atsu (Erika Ishii), a female warrior who adopts the persona of "The Ghost".[2][3] Developers have claimed that players will have more control over Atsu's narrative and choices compared to Ghost of Tsushima.[2][4]

Development

Ghost of Yōtei's setting was inspired by Sucker Punch Productions's multiple visits to northern Japan. Creative director Jason Connell was struck by the beauty of Mount Yōtei, staring at it for hours. The development team recorded nature sounds at Shiretoko National Park. Creative director Nate Fox wanted a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima (2020) to maintain its core elements: "transporting the player to the romance and beauty of feudal Japan".[2]

The game was revealed during PlayStation's State of Play presentation on September 24, 2024,[1] and it was nominated for Most Anticipated Game at the Game Awards in November 2024.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Gach, Ethan (September 24, 2024). "Here's Our First Look At Ghost Of Tsushima 2, Out Next Year". Kotaku. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Small, Zachary (September 24, 2024). "Sequel to Ghost of Tsushima Expands a Fresh Sony Franchise". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Mambrucchi, Steeve (September 25, 2024). "Sucker Punch dévoile Ghost of Yôtei, le successeur de Ghost of Tsushima" [Sucker Punch unveils Ghost of Yôtei, the successor to Ghost of Tsushima]. Gamekult (in French).
  4. ^ Stedman, Alex (September 24, 2024). "Ghost of Tsushima Sequel, Ghost of Yotei, Announced With New Protagonist and Story Set 300 Years After Original - State of Play". IGN. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  5. ^ Maas, Jennifer (November 18, 2024). "Game Awards Nominations 2024: Astro Bot, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Lead With 7 Nods Each". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.