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Ghost of Yotei Scores Big on PS5 as Watanabe Mode Soundtrack Drops and New Game+ Is Missing at Launch

Early reception is strong, highlighted by a near‑perfect PlayStation Store rating.

Overview

  • Sucker Punch’s samurai sequel is live worldwide on PlayStation 5 with broadly favorable reviews from major outlets.
  • User ratings on the PSN store show a 4.89 average from more than 9,000 submissions, with 96% awarding five stars.
  • Sony released the “Ghost of Yotei – Music from Watanabe Mode – EP” on October 3 across major streaming platforms under Shinichirō Watanabe’s supervision.
  • The game does not include New Game+ at launch, and coverage notes it could be added later based on the studio’s past updates to Ghost of Tsushima.
  • Reviews highlight Erika Ishii’s lead performance, Atsu’s nature‑linked abilities, and an expanded weapon set, while some critics say the open‑world structure flattens moment‑to‑moment characterization.