Ghost of Yōtei comes to PlayStation 5 on Thursday, 2 October
layStation Australia and Sucker Punch are so excited to announce that Ghost of Yōtei comes to PS5 on Thursday, 2 October 2025!
It’s been nearly five years since Ghost of Tsushima was shipped, and in that time, the teams have been hard at work making Ghost of Yōtei something special. While the stories are unrelated, it’s important to the teams involved to make this a worthy follow-up to Jin’s journey, and PlayStation can’t wait for players to experience Atsu’s quest for vengeance later this year.
Alongside today’s news, PlayStation also released the latest trailer for Ghost of Yōtei, “The Onryō’s List.”
Sixteen years ago in the heart of Ezo (called Hokkaido in present day), a gang of outlaws known as the Yōtei Six took everything from Atsu. They killed her family and left her for dead, pinned to a burning ginkgo tree outside her home. But Atsu survived. She learned to fight, to kill, and to hunt, and after years away, she has returned to her home with a list of six names: The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito.
One by one, she’s hunting them down to avenge her family, armed with the same katana used to pin her to that burning tree all those years ago. But while Atsu’s story begins with vengeance, she’ll find there’s more to her journey than just revenge. As she explores Ezo, Atsu will meet unlikely allies and forge connections that help give her a new sense of purpose.
Both teams hope the brief looks in today’s trailer give a taste of what can be expected from Ghost of Yōtei. Beyond this first look at the Yōtei Six, spot some of the gorgeous scenery of Ezo as well as a handful of Atsu’s new weapons, a few of her allies, and even a new gameplay mechanic that will allow players to glimpse Atsu’s past and understand everything that was taken from her.
But this is only scratching the surface. In Ghost of Yōtei, the teams have built upon and evolved the way players explore the open world, offering even more freedom and variety than in Ghost of Tsushima. Players will choose which leads to follow as they pick which Yōtei Six member they want to hunt down first. Atsu can also track other dangerous targets and claim bounties, or seek out weapon sensei to learn new skills. Ezo is wild, and as deadly as it is beautiful. As players trek across the open world, they’ll find unexpected dangers and peaceful reprieves (including some returning activities from Tsushima) and will be able to build a campfire anywhere in the open world for a rest under the stars. The teams want players to have the freedom to explore Ezo however they decide to, and can’t wait to share more.
Today, PlayStation can also reveal that pre-orders for Ghost of Yōtei begin next week, on Friday, 2 May at 10:00 AM local time, and players will be able to choose between multiple different editions, including the amazing Collector’s Edition.
First, with pre-orders of any edition of Ghost of Yōtei players will receive a unique in-game mask, as well as a set of seven PSN avatars featuring concept art of Atsu and each member of the Yōtei Six at launch1. Pre-orders on PlayStation Store will receive the avatars immediately.
The standard edition of Ghost of Yōtei will be $124.95 AUD RRP and will be available at retail or PlayStation Store.
At PlayStation Store, players will also be able to pre-order the Ghost of Yōtei Digital Deluxe Edition for $139.95 AUD RRP.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a digital copy of Ghost of Yōtei plus in-game bonuses including The Snake’s armour set, as well as an alternate dye for starting armour. Players will also receive a unique horse colour and unique saddle dye, plus an in-game Charm, gold Sword Kit, and an early unlock of Traveller’s Maps, which allow players to find statues throughout the world to upgrade their skills.
Finally, PlayStation is thrilled to reveal the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition, which will be available for pre-order at select retailers. Collector’s Edition will be $369.95 AUD RRP.
This packed edition includes all of the pre-order bonuses, all in-game items from the Digital Deluxe Edition, and a digital copy of the game2, as well as a replica display edition of Atsu’s Ghost mask. The mask is built to scale with Jin’s mask from the Ghost of Tsushima Collector’s Edition. If someone has both, they look great next to each other on a shelf! The mask measures 6.8 x 5 x 5.9 inches and is made of resin, plus includes its own display stand.
Also included is a replica of Atsu’s sash, complete with the names of all six members of the Yōtei Six (but players will have to cross them off themselves). The sash measures 71 inches long and is made of a cotton blend, a perfect cosplay accessory or wall decoration.
There’s also a replica of the Tsuba from Atsu’s katana, forged by her father in the image of two twin wolves. This Tsuba measures roughly 3 x 3 inches and also includes its own display stand.
In addition to all of the above, the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition also includes a pouch of coins and instructions to play Zeni Hajiki, a game of skill to be played throughout Ghost of Yōtei. There’s also a foldable papercraft ginkgo tree along with a wolf at its base, and a set of four 5 x 7-inch art cards featuring the sash, the wolf, Atsu’s Ghost mask, and the game’s key art.
The teams think this is the best Collector’s Edition they have ever produced, and can’t wait for players to get their hands on it on Thursday, 2 October.
While pre-orders don’t open until Friday, 2 May, players can wishlist Ghost of Yōtei right now at PlayStation Store and sign up to receive notifications as the teams release more information in the months to come.
Sucker Punch and PlayStation are so proud of Ghost of Yōtei and have many more exciting things the teams can’t wait to show as the release date approaches. The teams are incredibly appreciative of all the support for Ghost of Tsushima and grateful for everyone who played, and hope everyone looks forward to following the wind once again on Thursday, 2 October.
For more information on Ghost of Yōtei, head to the PlayStation Blog here.
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Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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