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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.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Ghost of Yōtei is a 2025 open-world action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions. It is a standalone follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, set in 1603 Japan with a new protagonist, Atsu.

What it is

Ghost of Yōtei is an open-world action-adventure game released for PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025. It shares the cinematic samurai style of the Ghost series but is a separate story set more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima.

Story and protagonist

The story follows Atsu, a lone mercenary who returns to Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido) to hunt the outlaws who killed her family. Her revenge quest against the Yōtei Six grows as she meets allies and faces larger challenges.

Gameplay and release

The game features open-world exploration and combat in rural Japan. It was developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for PlayStation 5.

In short

  • Standalone follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, set in 1603.
  • New protagonist Atsu seeks revenge against the Yōtei Six.
  • Open-world action-adventure for PlayStation 5, released October 2, 2025.
Canadian angle

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.

Quick questions

Is Ghost of Yōtei a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima?
It is a standalone follow-up set in the same series, 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 and where is Ghost of Yōtei set?
The game is set in 1603 near Mount Yōtei in Ezo (present-day Hokkaido), Japan.

Sources

  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