Ghost of Yōtei PS5

The Legend of the Ghost Returns in a New Era Sucker Punch Productions introduces the next chapter in the Ghost franchise: Ghost of Yōtei. A standalone spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima, this title leaves the samurai invasion of 1274 behind to forge a new legend in 1603 Japan—more than 300 years later. This is the first Sucker Punch game built from the ground up specifically for the PlayStation 5, utilizing the console’s full power to deliver massive sightlines, realistic wind physics, and twinkling night skies filled with auroras. A New Warrior: Atsu You are Atsu, a wandering mercenary and “Wolf” of the wilds. Unlike Jin Sakai, Atsu is not a samurai defending his home from an invasion; she is a hunter in the lawless frontier of Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido), an area outside the rule of the Shogunate. Driven by a quest for vengeance against the “Yōtei Six”—a group of renegade outlaws who slaughtered her family—Atsu must adopt the persona of the Onryō (vengeful spirit) to survive the perils of Mount Yōtei. Key Features The Untamed North: Explore the vast grasslands and snowy tundras surrounding Mount Yōtei in 1603. This is a region filled with unexpected dangers, far removed from the organized samurai clans of Tsushima. Evolved Combat: Master a lethal new arsenal distinct from the samurai code. Atsu wields dual katanas and introduces early firearms (tanegashima rifles) to the franchise. The Wolf Companion: For the first time, fight alongside a wolf companion that can aid you in open combat or stealth missions, reinforcing Atsu’s identity as a hunter. Expanded Weaponry: Beyond the blade, utilize the kusarigama (chain-sickle) and yari (spear) to control the battlefield against new enemy archetypes. PS5 Immersion: Experience the wilderness of Ezo with near-instant load times, 3D Audio, and DualSense™ haptic feedback that simulates the biting cold winds and the impact of steel. Story Premise The year is 1603. The Tokugawa Shogunate has seized power in mainland Japan, but in the north, Ezo remains a lawless frontier. Atsu’s journey is an “underdog story” of survival, hunting down six deadly targets in a non-linear narrative where you choose your path of revenge. While Jin Sakai became a legend to save his people, Atsu becomes a ghost to settle a blood debt.