Here's Ghost of Yotei Global Release Date

Ghost of Yotei release date is October 2, 2025, confirmed as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Players in the US can start a few hours earlier on October 1. A day-one patch will be required before launch. Pre-loads are already live on PlayStation Store, with the game file size coming in at over 85GB.

Ghost of Yotei Release Time Schedule

Sony confirmed global unlock times across regions. Digital copies follow local midnight releases, while US players see a rolling launch beginning the night of October 1.

Players must install Version 1.006 at launch, with disc copies requiring the update before play.

Ghost of Yotei: Everything You Need to Know

Ghost of Yotei is the next major release from Sucker Punch Productions, arriving on October 2, 2025, as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Set during Japan’s Edo period, the sequel shifts the focus from Jin Sakai to a new protagonist named Atsu, who returns to her homeland in Ezo, the region known today as Hokkaido, beneath the shadow of Mount Yotei.

The game keeps the open-world action-adventure framework of Ghost of Tsushima but expands it with new mechanics. Atsu can wield a wide range of weapons, including katana, spears, dual blades, and even early firearms. Stealth, bounty hunting, exploration, and the ability to form alliances all feed into a system designed to give players greater freedom and variety than before.

Narratively, Ghost of Yotei revolves around Atsu’s mission of vengeance against the Yotei Six, the outlaws who destroyed her family. Each target can be pursued in any order, offering a flexible structure for progression. Building on Ghost of Tsushima’s acclaimed combat and exploration, this sequel aims for a darker story and broader world design while maintaining the cinematic feel that defined the original.

Previous Game: Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world action-adventure game set in 1274, during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. Players step into the shoes of Jin Sakai, a samurai of Tsushima Island, who faces the impossible choice between upholding the strict Bushido code or embracing guerrilla tactics to save his people. The game is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, from misty forests to coastal vistas, and its cinematic combat system that blends precise swordplay with stealth strategies.

Fans praise Ghost of Tsushima for its visual storytelling, immersive world, and the emotional depth of Jin’s journey. The tension between honor and survival is central to the narrative, allowing players to craft a playstyle that can be disciplined, deadly, or somewhere in between. The game’s attention to historical detail, coupled with dynamic encounters and side quests, creates a sense of living, breathing Tsushima.

However, some criticism has emerged regarding repetitive side content and a combat system that, while deep, can feel formulaic after extended play. Despite this, the story, atmosphere, and protagonist’s moral struggle have made Ghost of Tsushima a standout title. As the sequel approaches, the world is poised to expand further, exploring new threats and deeper facets of Jin’s legacy, setting the stage for both fans and newcomers to experience the tension between tradition and survival.