The long awaited sequel to Ghost of Tsushima has been announced by Sucker Punch. Ghost of Yōtei takes place more than 300 years after Jin Sakai’s story, in the region around Mount Yôtei. The year is 1603 and the new protagonist is Atsu.
The new 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.
Sucker Punch had the following to say about the game’s announcement:
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.
Ghost of Yōtei will be releasing in 2025, but a more specific release window has not been revealed.
Source: PlayStation.Blog