Phantom of Tsushima Sequel, Ghost of Yotei, Unveiled at State of Play

Ghost of Tsushima was one of the most celebrated games of 2020, earning numerous award nominations and winning a fair share of them. Today, Sony revealed the highly anticipated sequel, Ghost of Yotei, during the State of Play event. This next chapter takes players to a completely different era of Japan. While the first game was set during the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274, Ghost of Yotei shifts the timeline to 1603, the Sengoku period of Japan.

Ghost of Yotei Introduces a New Era and New Hero

Ghost of Yotei is set in the region around Mount Yotei, located in present-day Hokkaido, which was historically known as Ezo during the Sengoku era. In this sequel, players will take on the role of a new protagonist named Atsu. The trailer showcases gameplay that feels very familiar to fans of Ghost of Tsushima, including features such as horseback riding and intense sword combat. As Atsu traverses the game world, she carries a Shamisen on her back, and a wolf companion is hinted at in the trailer, possibly her pet.

The game promises to take players through lush grasslands, frozen tundras, and other dangerous environments. Similar to Ghost of Tsushima, players will explore another beautiful region of Japan, taking in its stunning scenery at their own pace.

Built from the Ground Up for PlayStation 5

For Blindside Creations, Ghost of Yotei is their first game fully developed for the PlayStation 5, allowing for significant improvements in visual fidelity and world-building. These include more realistic animations for grass and wind, breathtaking skyboxes filled with stars and auroras, as well as a host of new gameplay mechanics, weapons, and improvements that players can experiment with.

These exciting details were shared in a PlayStation blog post by Andrew Goldfarb, Communications Manager at Blindside Creations.

As of now, Ghost of Yotei doesn’t have an official release date, but it is slated for a 2025 launch. Hopefully, PC players will get to experience the game at a later date, similar to how Ghost of Tsushima was eventually released with its Director’s Cut edition.