Ghost Of Yōtei Gets Unexpected Release Update

If you’re like me, you’ll have been a fan of the adventures of Jin Sakai. His story was first told to the world in Ghost of Tsushima, which launched back in 2020. Back then, it was my pick for the Game of the Year. However, we all waited patiently for what was next. However, we got that a few months ago with the next entry in the franchise by Sucker Punch. What we saw was the reveal for the upcoming installment, Ghost of Yōtei. We do know that Jin Sakai can’t return for this installment. This game is set in 1609, and the events of Tsushima happened in 1274. We have a 329-year gap between the two stories.

As you can see, we have been given a new trailer for the upcoming adventure, which is to set up the events of the story ahead in Ghost of Yōtei. So let’s tell you what the recent PlayStation Blog post has to say about the trailer.

Sixteen years ago in the heart of Ezo (called Hokkaido in present day), a gang of outlaws known as the Yōtei Six took everything from Atsu. They killed her family and left her for dead, pinned to a burning ginkgo tree outside her home. But Atsu survived. She learned to fight, to kill, and to hunt, and after years away she has returned to her home with a list of six names: The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito.

Though we soon see where the story of Atsu will lead as “one by one” she hunts down the people responsible to avenge her family. She is “armed with the same katana used to pin her to that burning tree all those years ago”. We also get told the story may start with vengeance, but ultimately “find there’s more to her journey than just revenge.” Throughout your exploration of Ezo, Atsu meets “unlikely allies and forge connections that help give her a new sense of purpose.“

When We Can Expect To See Ghost Of Yōtei

Well, the release date is 2nd October, and pre-orders will go live soon. The blog post tells us that we can see them go live at 10 am in your time zone on 2nd May. However, for those in the US, it will be 10 am ET.) The game will have various editions, which are as follows.

Standard Edition – $69.99 / £69.99 / €79.99 / ¥8,980 MSRP
Digital Deluxe Edition – $79.99/ £79.99 / €89.99 / ¥9,980 MSRP.
Collectors Edition

The Various Editions

The blog post tells us what to expect if you pre-order, which we see below

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a digital copy of Ghost of Yōtei plus in-game bonuses including The Snake’s armor set, as well as an alternate dye for your starting armor. You’ll also receive a unique horse color and unique saddle dye, plus an in-game Charm, gold Sword Kit, and an early unlock of Traveler’s Maps, which allow you to find statues throughout the world to upgrade your skills.

So, finally, the Collector’s Edition, and in this, you get quite a nice selection of memorabilia.

Finally, we are thrilled to reveal the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition², which will be available for pre-order at direct.playstation.com in parts of the world where it is available, or at select retailers in other regions. Collector’s Edition pricing will be announced at a later date.

This packed edition includes all of the pre-order bonuses, all in-game items from the Digital Deluxe Edition, and a digital copy of the game³, as well as a replica display edition of Atsu’s Ghost mask. The mask is built to-scale with Jin’s mask from our Ghost of Tsushima Collector’s Edition. If you have both, they look great next to each other on a shelf! The mask measures 6.8 x 5 x 5.9 inches and is made of resin, plus includes its own display stand.

Also included is a replica of Atsu’s sash, complete with the names of all six members of the Yōtei Six (but you’ll have to cross them off yourself). The sash measures 71 inches long and is made of a cotton blend, a perfect cosplay accessory or wall decoration.

There’s also a replica of the Tsuba from Atsu’s katana, forged by her father in the image of two twin wolves. This Tsuba measures roughly 3 x 3 inches and also includes its own display stand.

In addition to all of the above, the Ghost of Yōtei Collector’s Edition also includes a pouch of coins and instructions to play Zeni Hajiki, a game of skill you’ll play throughout Ghost of Yōtei. There’s also a foldable papercraft ginkgo tree along with a wolf at its base, and a set of four 5 x 7-inch art cards featuring the sash, the wolf, Atsu’s Ghost mask, and our key art.