Ghost of Yōtei, a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima that replaces hero Jin Sakai with a brand-new but presumably equally deadly samurai—Atsu—is coming to PlayStation 5 consoles in 2025, developer Sucker Punch Productions has announced. The new sequel, which is the first game from Sucker Punch to be built from the ground up for PS5, takes place more than 300 years after the original, set in 1603 in an area of Japan that is now known as Hokkaido.
Andrew Goldfarb (Communications Manager, Sucker Punch Productions) writes:
- “To create something fresh but familiar, we looked beyond Jin Sakai’s story and the island of Tsushima, and shifted our focus to the idea of the Ghost instead.”
- “…we can reveal that Atsu’s journey takes place in 1603, more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima.”
- “Our story is set in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak in the heart of Ezo, an area of Japan known as Hokkaido in present day.”
- “In 1603, this area was outside the rule of Japan, and filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers.”
- “It’s a far cry from the organized samurai clans who lived in Tsushima, and it’s the setting for an original story we can’t wait to tell.”
An announcement trailer:
Goldfarb added:
This is also Sucker Punch’s first game built from the ground up for PlayStation 5, and we’re excited to build on the visual foundation we established in Ghost of Tsushima by making the world feel even more real. We have massive sightlines that let you look far across the environment, whole new skies featuring twinkling stars and auroras, even more believable movement from wind on grass and vegetation, and more improvements we’ll share in the future. Our new setting also gives us the opportunity to introduce new mechanics, gameplay improvements, and even new weapons.