We’re so excited to announce that Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on October 2, 2025!
It’s been practically 5 years since we shipped Ghost of Tsushima, and in that point we’ve been exhausting at work making Ghost of Yōtei one thing particular. Whereas the tales are unrelated, it’s necessary to us to make this a worthy follow-up to Jin’s journey, and we will’t anticipate you to expertise Atsu’s quest for vengeance later this 12 months.
Alongside at the moment’s information, we’ve additionally launched our newest trailer for Ghost of Yōtei, “The Onryō’s Record.” Sixteen years in the past within the coronary heart of Ezo (known as Hokkaido in current day), a gang of outlaws often called the Yōtei Six took every thing from Atsu. They killed her household and left her for lifeless, pinned to a burning ginkgo tree outdoors her house. However Atsu survived. She discovered to struggle, to kill, and to hunt, and after years away she has returned to her house with an inventory of six names: The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito.
One after the other, she’s looking them down to avenge her household, armed with the identical katana used to pin her to that burning tree all these years in the past. However whereas Atsu’s story begins with vengeance, she’ll discover there’s extra to her journey than simply revenge. As she explores Ezo, Atsu will meet unlikely allies and forge connections that assist give her a brand new sense of goal.
We hope the transient seems in at the moment’s trailer offer you a style of what you possibly can count on from Ghost of Yōtei. Past your first take a look at the Yōtei Six, you’ll spot some of the attractive surroundings of Ezo in addition to a handful of Atsu’s new weapons, just a few of her allies, and even a brand new gameplay mechanic that may enable you to glimpse Atsu’s previous and perceive every thing that was taken from her.
However we’ve solely scratched the floor. In Ghost of Yōtei, we’ve constructed upon and advanced the best way you discover the open world, providing much more freedom and selection than in Ghost of Tsushima. You’ll select which leads to observe as you decide which Yōtei Six member you need to seek out first. Atsu may monitor different harmful targets and declare bounties, or search out weapon sensei to be taught new expertise. Ezo is wild, and as lethal as it’s stunning. As you trek throughout the open world you’ll discover sudden risks and peaceable reprieves (together with some returning actions from Tsushima), and also you’ll have the opportunity to construct a campfire anyplace within the open world for a relaxation below the celebs. We wish you to have the liberty to discover Ezo nevertheless you resolve to, and we will’t wait to share extra.
At present we will additionally reveal that pre-orders for Ghost of Yōtei start subsequent week, on Might 2 at 10:00 AM in your native timezone (10:00 AM ET for these within the US), and also you’ll have the opportunity to select between a number of totally different editions, together with our superb Collector’s Version.
First, when you pre-order any version of Ghost of Yōtei you’ll obtain a singular in-game masks, in addition to a set of seven PSN avatars that includes idea artwork of Atsu and every member of the Yōtei Six at launch1. Pre-orders on PlayStation Retailer will obtain the avatars instantly.
The usual version of Ghost of Yōtei will likely be $69.99 USD / £69.99 / €79.99 / ¥8,980 MSRP and will likely be out there at retail or at PlayStation Retailer.
At PlayStation Retailer, you’ll additionally have the opportunity to pre-order the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Version for $79.99 / £79.99 / €89.99 / ¥9,980 MSRP.
The Digital Deluxe Version features a digital copy of Ghost of Yōtei plus in-game bonuses together with The Snake’s armor set, in addition to an alternate dye to your beginning armor. You’ll additionally obtain a singular horse shade and distinctive saddle dye, plus an in-game Attraction, gold Sword Package, and an early unlock of Traveler’s Maps, which permit you to discover statues all through the world to improve your expertise.
Lastly, we’re thrilled to reveal the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Version2, which will likely be out there for pre-order at direct.ps.com in elements of the world the place it’s out there, or at choose retailers in different areas. Collector’s Version pricing will likely be introduced at a later date.
This packed version consists of all of the pre-order bonuses, all in-game objects from the Digital Deluxe Version, and a digital copy of the sport3, in addition to a reproduction show version of Atsu’s Ghost masks. The masks is constructed to-scale with Jin’s masks from our Ghost of Tsushima Collector’s Version. When you have each, they appear nice subsequent to one another on a shelf! The masks measures 6.8 x 5 x 5.9 inches and is made of resin, plus consists of its personal show stand.
Additionally included is a reproduction of Atsu’s sash, full with the names of all six members of the Yōtei Six (however you’ll have to cross them off your self). The sash measures 71 inches lengthy and is made of a cotton mix, an ideal cosplay accent or wall ornament.
There’s additionally a reproduction of the Tsuba from Atsu’s katana, cast by her father within the picture of two twin wolves. This Tsuba measures roughly 3 x 3 inches and in addition consists of its personal show stand.
As well as to all of the above, the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Version additionally features a pouch of cash and directions to play Zeni Hajiki, a sport of ability you’ll play all through Ghost of Yōtei. There’s additionally a foldable papercraft ginkgo tree together with a wolf at its base, and a set of 4 5 x 7-inch artwork playing cards that includes the sash, the wolf, Atsu’s Ghost masks, and our key artwork.
We expect that is the perfect Collector’s Version we’ve ever produced, and we will’t anticipate you to get your arms on it on October 2.
Whereas pre-orders don’t open till Might 2, you possibly can wishlist Ghost of Yōtei proper now at PlayStation Retailer and join to obtain notifications as we launch extra data within the months to come.
We’re so proud of Ghost of Yōtei and have many extra thrilling issues we will’t wait to present you as we strategy our launch date. We’re extremely appreciative of all of the assist for Ghost of Tsushima and grateful for everybody who performed, and hope you’ll look ahead to following the wind as soon as once more on October 2.
1 Obtainable through voucher code for Collector’s Version and bodily Normal Version. Web connection and an account for PlayStation Community required to redeem.
2 Beginning Might 2 at 10:00 AM ET within the U.S., and 10:00 AM native time within the U.Okay., France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, gamers will likely be in a position to pre-order the Ghost of Yōtei completely by means of direct.ps.com in restricted portions. Have to be signed-in to buy.
3 Digital objects out there through voucher code. Web connection and an account for PlayStation™Community required to redeem.