Ghost of Yōtei launched: 10 things you need to know

Atsu in Ghost of Yotei

The extremely anticipated action game Ghost of Yōtei is out. The narrative-driven single-player third-person action game takes you through the picturesque locales of Northern Japan on a revenge quest. Here are 10 things you need to know about Ghost of Yōtei.

Ghost of Yōtei: Developer and publisher
Ghost of Yōtei is developed by Sucker Punch Productions, the makers of 2020’s mega hit “Ghost of Tsushima”. It is published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Ghost of Yōtei: Setting
Ghost of Yōtei is set in 1600s rural Japan, 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima.

Ghost of Yōtei: Protagonist
Atsu, a mercenary, is the protagonist in Ghost of Yōtei.

Ghost of Yōtei: Story
Sixteen years ago, Atsu’s entire family was killed. In 1603, a haunted Atsu travels through Northern Japan, seeking out the six outlaws who murdered her family.

Ghost of Yōtei: Atsu’s journey of healing
Ghost of Yōtei is a revenge story at its core, but it is also “a story of healing”. Atsu is driven by vengeance, but over the course of her journey, she “will discover unlikely allies, and greater bonds than she could have imagined,” says the game description.

Ghost of Yōtei: Combat
In Ghost of Yōtei, Atsu will engage in both melee and ranged combat with a variety of weapons. She will train with masters to learn how to use new weapons and gear.

Ghost of Yōtei: Not a direct sequel to Ghost of Tsushima
Although it is set 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is not a direct sequel to the 2020 game. It does not feature Jin Sakai, the protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima, but the legend of the “Ghost” who harried the Mongol invaders endures in the game world.

Ghost of Yōtei: Multiplayer
Ghost of Yōtei will get multiplayer but not at launch. The popular 'Legends' mode from Ghost of Tsushima will return in Ghost of Yōtei at a later stage

Ghost of Yōtei: Voice languages
Ghost of Yōtei supports the following voice languages: English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish and Spanish (Mexico).

Ghost of Yōtei: Platforms
Ghost of Yōtei has launched exclusively on PlayStation 5 and also includes support for PlayStation 5 Pro. It will not launch for PS4.