Overview

• Critics hail Sucker Punch’s latest for its cinematic presentation and refined combat, with outlets like Push Square awarding 9/10 and veteran developers Hideaki Itsuno and Fumihiko Yasuda praising its action.
• Atsu’s revenge-driven pursuit of the Yōtei Six anchors a focused narrative, while deeper swordplay and weapon variety such as dual katanas, spear, and ōdachi build on Ghost of Tsushima’s systems.
• UK physical sales opened at number one, outpacing EA Sports FC 26’s second week, with industry reporting noting lower physical units than Tsushima due to a smaller PS5 base and the ongoing shift to digital.
• Hokkaido retailers report brisk sell-through, local shops are producing licensed woodcraft merchandise, and regional officials hope the game’s momentum translates into tourism alongside a PlayStation–Klook landmark tour.
• Sucker Punch confirms the return of Legends as a free co-op mode in 2026, while a PC version and any additional DLC content have not been detailed.