Overview

• Players gained access at local midnight in most regions, with North America unlocking at 9 p.m. PT on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2 elsewhere.
• Sony and Sucker Punch advise installing version 1.006 at launch, with reports of an approximately 85 GB download that includes performance and visual fixes.
• Current coverage describes the game as PS5-only, and despite at least one conflicting article, Sony has not announced a PC version.
• Critics praise visuals, refined combat and presentation, noting additions like wolf companions, shamisen-based tracking, new weapon types, disarming and throwing, and a more open revenge structure.
• Sucker Punch signals ongoing support, with reporting pointing to a free Legends multiplayer mode planned for 2026 and commentary suggesting DLC is plausible though unconfirmed.