Ghost of Yōtei, the next game from Ghost of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch, officially launches on PlayStation 5 this October. Set in Ezo—modern-day Hokkaido—this standalone open-world action game follows Atsu, a warrior on a personal mission to bring down the ruthless Yōtei Six.
Her journey is one of revenge, but also discovery. Along the way, she meets unexpected allies and explores a land shaped by loss, tradition, and survival. Though not a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, this is Sucker Punch’s most ambitious game yet. It offers more freedom, more exploration, and a sharper emotional focus.
With pre-orders now live at Best Buy Canada, it’s a great time to explore Ghost of Yōtei’s story, gameplay, and the editions available—plus what each one includes. And if you haven’t played Ghost of Tsushima yet, you can check out our full review here.
Ghost of Yōtei details
Platform(s): PlayStation 5
Developer(s): Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher(s): Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genre: Action-adventure
Modes: Single-player
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
Atsu’s Journey and the world of Ghost of Yōtei
In Ghost of Yōtei, you play as Atsu, a warrior whose life was shattered sixteen years earlier by a gang known as the Yōtei Six. She was left for dead after witnessing the destruction of her home and the murder of her family. Now, she returns to the region of Ezo with a single goal—revenge. Her targets are The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito. Each one represents a different piece of the trauma that defines her past. The story begins with vengeance. But Atsu’s path starts to change as she meets new characters and forms unexpected bonds.
Sucker Punch describes Ghost of Yōtei as their most open game yet. You can choose which member of the Yōtei Six to hunt first, and the order affects how the story unfolds. Atsu also wears a sash displaying the names of her enemies, a simple but meaningful way to mark her progress.
The open-world structure builds on the foundation laid by Ghost of Tsushima, with more exploration, side content, and personal choice. You can take on bounties, find weapon masters to train with, or just roam Ezo’s untamed countryside—camping anywhere along the way. A new mechanic allows you to revisit key moments from Atsu’s past and see what shaped her journey.
Bringing Ezo to life through cultural detail
Ghost of Yōtei is set in Ezo, a region now known as Hokkaido. To create a world that feels grounded in history, Sucker Punch’s development team visited the area in person. During their trip, they explored the landscape and studied the culture that shaped the region during the game’s time period. A major focus of their research was the Ainu people, the Indigenous population of northern Japan.
The team worked with cultural advisors and historians to better understand Ainu traditions, crafts, and ways of life. They visited museums, examined artifacts, and even joined local guides to forage in the mountains. That attention to detail helped shape the game’s environment and worldbuilding.
While the story remains fictional, Sucker Punch has said that their goal is to reflect the spirit of the time and place in a respectful and thoughtful way. It’s a continuation of the studio’s approach from Ghost of Tsushima—bringing authenticity to a stylized world.
Ghost of Yōtei editions and pre-order bonuses
Pre-orders for Ghost of Yōtei are now live at Best Buy Canada, with two editions available: Standard, and Collector’s. All pre-orders include a unique in-game mask and a set of seven PlayStation Network avatars featuring Atsu and each member of the Yōtei Six.
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition includes the base game and all pre-order bonuses. It’s a good option if you want the full Ghost of Yōtei experience without any extras.
Collector’s Edition
The Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition includes all pre-order bonuses, a digital copy of the game, and a full suite of in-game extras:
- The Snake’s armor set
- Alternate armor dye for Atsu’s starting gear
- Exclusive horse color and saddle dye
- An in-game Charm and gold Sword Kit
- Early access to Traveler’s Maps to help locate upgrade statues
In terms of physical items, the set comes with a full-scale replica of Atsu’s Ghost mask—built to match Jin’s mask from Ghost of Tsushima. It’s made of resin, measures 6.8 x 5 x 5.9 inches, and includes a display stand. You’ll also get Atsu’s 71-inch sash, which features the names of the Yōtei Six. The set includes a 3-inch replica tsuba from her katana, forged in the image of twin wolves, plus a pouch of coins and instructions for Zeni Hajiki, a mini-game featured in the story.
Finishing it off is a foldable papercraft ginkgo tree with a wolf at its base, plus a set of four 5×7-inch art cards.
Ghost of Yōtei launches October 2, 2025 exclusively on PS5
Ghost of Yōtei brings a fresh perspective to Sucker Punch’s open-world formula—one shaped by personal loss, cultural detail, and revenge-driven storytelling. With its non-linear structure, new combat systems, and the studio’s most expansive world yet, it’s shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated PS5 exclusives.
Pre-orders for Ghost of Yōtei are available now at Best Buy Canada.
Whether you’re drawn to Atsu’s story or the freedom to explore Ezo on your terms, there’s plenty to look forward to this fall. You can choose between the Standard Edition or the Collector’s Edition, depending on how deep you want to go into the world Sucker Punch has built.
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