Ghost of Yōtei: A New Samurai Saga Rises This October

When Ghost of Yōtei was officially revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play in September 2024, fans of the original Ghost of Tsushima knew a fresh, tantalizing journey awaited them. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, this action-adventure open-world title is set to debut exclusively on PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025.

Set over three centuries after Jin Sakai’s story, the year is 1603, and the rugged beauty surrounding Mount Yōtei in the region once known as Ezo (now Hokkaido) frames our new saga. Players will inhabit the role of Atsu, a wandering rōnin haunted by the brutal deaths of her family at the hands of the infamous Yōtei Six. Sworn to vengeance, Atsu embraces the mantle of “the Ghost,” wielding traditional and unconventional weapons-dual katanas, an ōdachi, kusarigama, tanegashima firearms, and even a grappling hook (kaginawa)-to hunt her enemies across a living, breathing world.

What stands out in this sequel is the freedom it offers. You can approach each member of the Yōtei Six in whatever order you choose, carving your own path of justice as you explore a richly atmospheric landscape full of dynamic weather, shimmering auroras, and authentic environments recorded firsthand in Japan’s northern reaches. With the return of beloved systems like stealth and melee combat, Ghost of Yōtei builds upon its predecessor while introducing new layers of narrative choice, side activities such as bounty hunting, bathing in hot springs, sumi-e painting, camping, and even shamisen music sessions around the campfire.

During a recent State of Play, Sucker Punch thrilled fans with a deep dive into gameplay-including a tribute to cinema with Kurosawa Mode (a stylish black-and-white film grain experience), Takashi Miike Mode (intense close-ups and gritty visuals), and a more relaxed Shinichirō Watanabe Mode featuring lo-fi music for exploration. It’s clear this isn’t just a sequel-it’s a creative evolution.

Pre-Orders Are Now Live on KOODOO.co.za

You don’t have to wait to secure your samurai destiny. Pre-orders for Ghost of Yōtei are now open at KOODOO.co.za, offering both Standard and Collector’s Editions-with great pre-order bonuses like an exclusive in-game mask and a set of seven PSN avatars featuring Atsu and the Yōtei Six.

Limited Edition Console & Controller: Coming Soon

In addition to the game itself, two gorgeous limited edition PS5 bundles are on the horizon. One features a sleek Sumi-e ink-brush style design, while the other boasts a radiant kintsugi theme, with golden “cracks” adorning the console’s Mount Yōtei motif for a stunning, culturally inspired aesthetic. Each console comes bundled with a matching DualSense controller. While pre-orders for these collector bundles are not live yet, they will be available soon on KOODOO.co.za, so keep your eyes peeled to secure one of these stylish pieces of PS5 artistry.

With its moving setting, strengthened by cultural reverence, deep gameplay systems, and atmospheric style choices that nod to cinematic history, Ghost of Yōtei is shaping up to be one of 2025’s standout PlayStation exclusives.

Don’t let the Yōtei Six haunt your wishlist-pre-order the game now at KOODOO.co.za, and get ready to ascend from spirit to legend on October 2, 2025.