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Ghost of Yōtei Launches on PS5 With Cinematic Modes and Nonlinear Combat

Sucker Punch’s new entry follows warrior Atsu’s revenge through a 1603 Ezo setting grounded in historical detail.

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Das blutige Rache-Abenteuer entführt in eine malerische Open-World mit dichter Atmosphäre.

Overview

  • Release timing differs by outlet, with BILD citing availability from Oct. 2 and FAZ listing Oct. 3 for PlayStation 5.
  • PlayStation 5 exclusivity is paired with tiered editions: Standard at €79.99, Deluxe at €89.99, and a Collector’s Edition at €249.99, according to BILD.
  • The open-world structure lets players choose the order of targets and deploy period weapons including katana, ōdachi, kusarigama, tanegashima, and the kaginawa.
  • Cinematic presentation includes a Kurosawa black-and-white mode plus new Miike and Watanabe filters, dynamic weather such as snow and auroras, and a score by composer Toma Otowa.
  • Coverage highlights themes of survivor trauma and Ainu cultural encounters, and a free 2026 multiplayer update titled Ghost of Yotei: Legends is announced with co-op story missions and survival modes.