Overview

• The PlayStation 5 exclusive releases on October 2 with pre-loads live and access set to unlock at midnight on launch day.
• Early reception is strong, with a Metacritic score of 87 and an OpenCritic score of 89 with a 96% recommendation rate, outpacing Ghost of Tsushima’s launch figures.
• Studio head Brian Fleming says the franchise’s core is a katana-wielding protagonist and that settings outside Japan, such as feudal Europe, are off the table.
• A PC version has not been announced, and timelines reported by outlets are speculative, ranging from late 2026 to as late as 2029.
• Launch buzz includes a new Famitsu cover illustration, while discourse also notes that Sucker Punch dismissed an artist after a controversial social media post.