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Ghost of Yotei Nears PS5 Launch With Strong Reviews and Verified PS5 Pro Modes

Early critiques highlight a visually ambitious sequel validated by PS5 Pro testing.

Overview

  • Releasing October 2 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Ghost of Yotei is developed by Sucker Punch and published by Sony.
  • Early reception is strong, with Metacritic at 87 and OpenCritic at 89, as reviews praise visuals, combat variety, and storytelling while noting some open-world repetition.
  • Digital Foundry confirms multiple modes on PS5 Pro: Quality at 30fps targeting 4K, Performance at 60fps targeting 1440p, Ray Tracing at 30fps around 1728p, and Ray Tracing Pro at 60fps around 1080p; base PS5 targets lower resolutions.
  • Sucker Punch details next‑gen tech including streaming millions of assets with tens of thousands visible on screen, extended view distances, DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, terrain deformation, and advanced particle effects.
  • Retail promotions such as Argos pricing combined with TopCashback reduce the effective launch cost for some buyers, while a PC version remains unannounced and any future port is speculative.