Overview

• Version 1.006 is live at launch, bringing performance and stability tweaks, animation polish, and new Photo Mode options such as stamps and Hokkaido bird particles.
• The release follows PlayStation’s local‑midnight rollout, giving UK and Europe players a head start of several hours over much of North America.
• Ghost of Yōtei is exclusive to PlayStation 5 at launch with no PC or other console versions announced, and the reported preload is roughly 85 GB.
• The game shifts to Ezo/Hokkaido with new protagonist Atsu and adds wolf companions, a shamisen for navigation and discovery, expanded weapon choices, and a more open‑ended hunt for the Yōtei Six.
• Early critiques report broadly positive scores, with several outlets noting it outpaces Ghost of Tsushima on aggregate reviews, and Sucker Punch signals ongoing support with a free Legends multiplayer mode planned for 2026.