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Ghost of Yōtei Unlocks at Midnight Local Time on PS5 This Thursday

Early reviews are strong, with co‑op scheduled for 2026.

Overview

  • Sony sets the global release for October 2 at local midnight in each region, with U.S. West Coast players able to start at 9 PM PT on October 1; preloads are available.
  • The game launches exclusively on PlayStation 5 with no early‑access period, and the Legends multiplayer mode is slated for 2026.
  • Critics report broadly positive reception, citing roughly an 87 on Metacritic and an 89 on OpenCritic.
  • Standard and Digital Deluxe editions are on sale, including India pricing at Rs 4,999 and Rs 5,599 respectively, with pre‑order bonuses such as a mask and avatar set plus additional digital items in the Deluxe version.
  • Sucker Punch says future Ghost entries will stay Japan‑set with a katana‑led identity; a PC version has not been announced, and UK retailers are promoting physical pre‑order deals dropping the price to about £47 via cashback.