Ghost of Yotei was released on 2 October 2025. The game is only available on the PlayStation 5. This game is a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, the winner of the 'Best Art Direction' category during the 2020 game awards. In Ghost of Yotei, you explore the mysterious north of Japan at the foot of the holy mount Yotei. With a new start, interesting characters, and beautiful surroundings, Ghost of Yotei takes the legacy of its predecessor to a higher level.

You play as Atsu, a young female warrior from the Ezo region. You want to take revenge on the Yotei Six, a group that killed her family and left her for dead as a child. The game includes themes like revenge, survival, and personal growth. Atsu's journey is a physical one, but also an inner battle between her past and the choices that'll determine her future. The story line is irregular, which gives you more control over the course of the story.

Ghost of Yotei has renewing gameplay elements, which immerse you in the game even more. An example is the irregular mission system. You can choose in which order you hunt down the members of the Yotei Six. This affects the story, your allies, and which areas you unlock. The combat system is expanded to include dual stance combat, where you switch between combat techniques. In addition, the climbing system has been improved and stealth plays a larger role.

The world in Ghost of Yotei feels rougher, colder, and more mysterious. The Hokkaido landscapes come to life with realistic snow simulation, dynamic weather conditions, and a complete day and night cycle. These all impact your gameplay. You also notice influences from the Ainu culture. You can see this in the architecture, clothes, music, and symbolism. This makes Ghost of Yotei a sensory journey through a forgotten part of Japan.

You play as Atsu, a survivor of a brutal attack on her village. She isn't a traditional samurai, but a self-trained warrior. In Ghost of Yotei, you for the killers of Atsu's family, the Yotei Six. These are 6 warlords who run a shadow realm around the mountain together. These opponents are not only bosses, but also moral mirrors for Atsu's own choices. Build your relationship with characters, form alliances, and choose your own storyline.