Ghost of Yotei is launching on PS5 later this year, but as is customary from Sony, the platform holder is keeping the game under lock and key until closer to launch.
However, as spotted by members of the ResetEra forum, some new information has been uploaded to the game’s official PlayStation.com page. There’s not a whole lot to feast on here, but it should help raise your anticipation for the release.
The blurb starts: “300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, a new warrior – Atsu – rises from the ashes of her homestead.
“Filled with fury and determination, Atsu will hunt down those responsible for the death of her family and exact her revenge.
“Every odd job and bounty will provide the coin she needs for her journey. But how she fights, survives, and evolves the legend of the Ghost, will be up to you.”
So, it sounds like you’ll have a lot more authorship over what type of playstyle you adopt this time, and that’ll be augmented by a new arsenal of weapons.
“Ghost of Yotei features new mechanics, gameplay improvements, and even new weapons for Atsu to master, including ōdachi, kusarigama, and dual katanas,” the summary states.
There’s also a little overview of the sandbox itself.
“Ghost of Yotei takes place in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak at the edge of Japan’s snowy northern region,” the page explains. “In 1603, this area was outside the rule of Japan – a wild frontier filled with sprawling grasslands, icy tundras, and unexpected dangers.”
And as you’d expect with first-party studio Sucker Punch at the helm, this is going to be a visual tour-de-force on both PS5 and PS5 Pro.
