Ghost of Yotei, the long-awaited sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, looks to continue several of the design principles seen in the original game but developer Sucker Punch wants fans to know why it opted to include a new protagonist. The journey of Jin Sakai proved extremely popular with fans as many identified with his internal struggle to embrace change to defeat his enemy or stick with tradition and honor the samurai. The introduction of Atsu left many enthusiasts confused but Sucker Punch is confident players will warm to the new hero.

Per the official PlayStation blog, Sucker Punch's Communications Manager Andrew Goldfarb explained that the studio wanted to provide an experience that was "fresh but familiar," opting to analyze the idea of the "Ghost" rather than the character of Jin. This drive to provide players with a unique experience that stands as a separate entity from Tsushima led Sucker Punch to the idea of telling a story focused on a new character wearing the Ghost mask. Details on Atsu's saga are still scarce but the developer plans on revealing plenty of additional information in the coming months.

What Can You Expect From Ghost Of Yotei?

Picking Up The Sword Once Again

The debut Ghost of Yotei didn't show off too much in of gameplay but what was shown off suggests it will continue with many of the trends established by Tsushima. Atsu is armed with her fearsome katana which she'll use to dispatch anyone who gets in her way. Set in 1603 in the land surrounding the titular Mount Yotei, players can expect an environment that's more untamed and wild than the grassy plains of Tsushima.

Sucker Punch has also spoken at length about Yotei's development as its first project built exclusively for the PlayStation 5. While Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut was released on the current-gen console, it originally debuted on the PlayStation 4, meaning the studio now has an opportunity to fully embrace the system's technology. Sucker Punch has promised players "new mechanics, gameplay improvements" and even entirely new weapons.

Launching as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima fans eager to get their hands on Ghost of Yotei can expect the game to arrive in 2025. More footage of the open-world action-adventure game will be shared in the coming months. Until then, there's never been a better time to PS4, PS5, and PC.

Source: PlayStation