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Ghost of Yōtei

Ghost of Yōtei is a 2025 open-world action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 5.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ghost of Yōtei is a 2025 open-world action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation 5. It is a standalone follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, set in 1603 in Ezo, near Mount Yōtei, and follows a mercenary named Atsu on a revenge quest.

Gameplay and genre

Ghost of Yōtei is an open-world action-adventure game with exploration and combat set in rural Japan. It continues the cinematic, samurai-themed style associated with the Ghost series.

Plot

The story follows Atsu, who returns to Ezo after many years away to hunt the outlaws responsible for her family’s death. Her journey begins as a revenge quest but expands as she meets allies and confronts larger challenges.

Development and release

The game was developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It launched on PlayStation 5 in October 2025.

Relation to Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Yōtei is described as a standalone experience set centuries after Ghost of Tsushima. It shares thematic and stylistic elements with the earlier game but tells a separate story with a new protagonist.

Key facts

  • The game is set more than 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima.
  • It is a standalone experience rather than a direct continuation of Jin Sakai’s story.
  • The plot centers on Atsu, a lone mercenary seeking revenge against the Yōtei Six.
  • The story takes place around Mount Yōtei in northern Japan.
  • The game was released for PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the game through PlayStation’s North American marketing and its release in the broader console market, but it has no specific Canada-only setting or theme.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ghost of Yōtei a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima?
It is a standalone follow-up set in the same broader series, but it tells a different story with a new protagonist and a much later historical setting.
Who is the main character in Ghost of Yōtei?
The main character is Atsu, a lone mercenary driven by revenge after her family was killed.
When is Ghost of Yōtei set?
The game is set in 1603, more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima.
Where does Ghost of Yōtei take place?
It takes place in Ezo, in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei in northern Japan, an area associated with modern-day Hokkaido.
What platform is Ghost of Yōtei on?
It was released for PlayStation 5.

References

  1. PlayStation — https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ghost-of-yotei/
    Supports: Official description of the game, protagonist, setting, and standalone nature
  2. PlayStation Store — https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10003923
    Supports: Official synopsis, protagonist, and Ezo setting
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/games/ghost-of-yotei
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, platform, and release date
  4. The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/oct/02/ghost-of-yotei-review-deliciously-brutal-and-stunningly-beautiful-revenge-quest
    Supports: Sequel relationship and release availability
  5. GamesRadar — https://www.gamesradar.com/games/open-world/ghost-of-yotei-guide/
    Supports: Setting, story premise, and connection to Mount Yōtei