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Ghost of Yōtei Gets Free New Game+ on Nov. 24 as Sucker Punch Details Cutbacks to Time‑Shift Mechanic

Sucker Punch frames the change as a creative choice driven by scope, with sales topping 3.3 million in the first month.

Overview

  • Patch 1.100.000 launches November 24 with New Game+, harder difficulty options, two new trophies, and post‑game encounter replays with stat tracking.
  • The update adds Ghost Flowers currency, a new vendor offering 30+ cosmetics and 10 charms, an extra upgrade tier for gear, button‑remapping accessibility, and expanded Photo Mode tools.
  • Creative director Jason Connell says the time‑shift feature was restricted to specific locations after the team concluded a full‑world version would effectively double art and scope.
  • Connell describes the mechanic’s narrower use as a stronger narrative tool and notes the team avoided gratuitous violence, reserving the most graphic moments for key story beats.
  • Sucker Punch reports over 3.3 million copies sold in the first month and signals continued support, including a co‑op Ghost of Yōtei Legends mode planned for 2026, while mocap sessions even required fighters to slow movements for cameras to capture data.