Sucker Punch has shown off a full gameplay reveal for Ghost of Yotei. The game launches on 2 October 2025 for PS5 and PS5 Pro. A new State of Play video shared 20 minutes of gameplay, with narration from directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell.
The team also revealed two limited edition PS5 consoles and controllers. Both will launch alongside the game.
New combat and weapons
Atsu is not a samurai in Ghost of Yotei. She’s a mercenary on a revenge mission. Her goal is to hunt down the Yotei Six, the warriors who killed her family.
In combat, there are no stances like in Ghost of Tsushima. Instead, Atsu can use multiple weapons. These include a katana, dual blades, a huge odachi, a spear, and a kurisagama. She also has kunai, a bow, and a rifle for ranged attacks.
Each weapon works best in different situations. You can switch between them freely. The odachi is good against large enemies. For spear users, dual swords are best.
You can also be disarmed mid-fight. This adds new tension to battles.
Ghost of Yotei game modes inspired by Japanese cinema
Kurosawa mode is back. It makes the game black and white to match the look of classic films.
Two new modes are also included. The Watanabe mode features a lo-fi soundtrack made by Shinichirō Watanabe. It plays during open-world exploration. Miike mode brings the camera closer to Atsu. It also increases the amount of blood and mud on screen.
Improved Japanese voice acting
You can play the game with full Japanese audio. This time, the lip-sync matches properly. This fixes one of the main issues players had with Ghost of Tsushima.
New exploration system
Ghost of Yotei wants you to explore at your own pace. It uses a card system to help track clues and quests. There’s no rush to follow the story.
You can also camp anywhere in the wild. At camp, you can cook, rest, and meet travellers. Some may offer you new quests or upgrade your gear. Others may help you unlock new skills.
Companions and bounties
Atsu’s wolf companion fights by her side. Other characters might join her, but it’s not confirmed yet. There are also bounty hunting side quests. These give you money as you travel. But the more famous Atsu becomes, the bigger the bounty on her head.
Story and past memories
The story wasn’t fully revealed. But we saw how Atsu can revisit her childhood home. You can switch between its past and present state. It’s not clear if this is part of a bigger feature or just one location.
Ghost of Yotei looks like a big step forward. The game world is brighter, the combat is deeper, and the new features feel fresh. With all this, Sucker Punch might have another hit on its hands when the game launches this October.
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