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Geek Culture
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Ghost of Yōtei' Reveals Open World & Multi-Weapon Combat, And Limited Edition PlayStation Consoles
Sony and Sucker Punch Productions have unveiled a proper first-look at the upcoming open-world action-adventure sequel, Ghost of Yōtei , during a dedicated State of Play showcase for the game, offering a deep dive into the title's revamped world design and combat. The 20-minute gameplay presentation, narrated by Sucker Punch creative directors Jason Connell and Nate Fox, took fans through how the game has evolved in design since the studios acclaimed 2020 samurai adventure, Ghost of Tsushima . The trailer covered three major aspects of the upcoming game: Exploration, combat, and new gameplay modes. Perhaps the biggest shake-up to Ghost of Yōtei's core gameplay design compared to its predecessor is with regard to how players will progress through its open world. Ghost of Tsushima already featured a game-changing exploration system that integrated nature instead of the usual game HUD elements, but this time, the sequel takes things one step further, and according to Sucker Punch, 'focuses on player freedom more than any game'. Apart from returning elements such as yellow birds that will guide players to shrines that unlock abilities, Ghost of Yōtei will introduce a Clue system to tie together its main narrative instead of the usual waypoints, which direct players towards new locations depending on how they choose to explore the world. Clues can not only be gathered naturally during exploration, but also via interrogating enemies, which gives players a choice of multiple clues, each offering a new path and unique rewards to unlock. In the trailer, for example, players could choose between asking about the Oni, which unlocks the Ishikari Plain region and the Yari weapon, or the Kitsune, which unlocks the Teshio Ridge and the Kusarigama weapon. At any point while exploring, players can now pull out a spyglass to manually mark points of interest they come across, with the trailer teasing both returning side activities like Bamboo Strikes and Hot Springs, alongside new ones like painting, and a mini-game involving flicking coins across a table. Players will also be able to set up camps, which not only allows them to rest, cook food and play music, but also meet up with allies, a system which replaces the traditional journal known as Atsu's Wolf Pack, a more natural way to progress the story and build relationships with the supporting characters. With the game centred around protagonist Atsu's quest for vengeance against the Yōtei Six, a gang of ruffians who massacred her family, combat unsurprisingly plays a huge part in the experience. Unlike Jin Sakai from the previous game, Atsu isn't a samurai trained in honourable combat, giving her the freedom to use whatever tool and trick at her disposal to dispatch her foes. This leads to the game's revamped combat system, which revolves around the use of multiple weapons instead of different stances. Atsu will have access to five different melee weapons, including a traditional Katana, dual swords, a spear, a huge odachi and the kusarigama chain blade, each featuring its own moveset, upgrades, and effectiveness against different types of foes. Combat seems to offer the same familiar feel as the first title, although it has received a few new additions, such as a disarming system, a timing-based deflection technique similar to a parry that can disarm an enemy when timed correctly, or if not, can lead to Astu being disarmed herself. Ranged combat has also seen a new addition in the form of a rifle, with the trailer also teasing a companion system, showing the example of a wolf that assists in combat Ghost of Yōtei will also see the return of the fan-favourite Kurosawa Mode, alongside two new ways to play: Miike Mode, inspired by 13 Assassins director Takashi Miike, which pulls the game's camera in closer during combat while ramping up blood and mud effects, and Watanabe Mode, which features the audio works of Samurai Champloo anime director Shinichirō Watanabe, offering original lo-fi tracks to accompany exploration and combat. In a final surprise reveal, Sucker Punch also announced a special edition Ghost of Yōtei PS5 console and unique DualSense controllers, both which will be available at launch, further confirming the studio's confidence for Ghost of Yōtei to be one of the biggest game launches this year when it releases on 2 October 2025 for the PS5. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. Ghost of Yotei PlayStation Sony sucker punch productions
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Next PlayStation State Of Play Coming Soon And Is All About Ghost Of Yotei
PlayStation's next big State of Play has been announced, and you won't have to wait long to watch. The event will go live on July 10 and will be dedicated to Sucker Punch's upcoming open-world action game Ghost of Yotei. On July 8, Sony announced that, with under 100 days to go until the launch of Ghost of Yotei, this week would be the perfect time to unveil new gameplay and take a deep dive into the PlayStation 5 exclusive. The sequel to 2020's fantastic open-world samurai adventure Ghost of Tsushimais set to arrive on PS5 in October. But before then, we'll get to see around 20 minutes of it running later this week. What Sony is calling a 'gameplay deep dive' into Ghost of Yotei will start on PlayStation's official Twitch and YouTube channels on July 10 at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET / 10 pm BST / 11 pm CEST. Set your reminders now. Here's what Sony says you can expect: Our State of Play features nearly 20 minutes of Ghost of Yōtei gameplay hosted by Sucker Punch's Creative Directors, Jason Connell and Nate Fox. Beyond sharing more about Atsu's quest for vengeance, we're excited to show off her new weapons, new ways to personalize your journey at the edge of Japan, new special modes, and much more. As a big fan of Ghost of Tsushima, I'm very excited to see more of Yotei. This is likely to be one of the biggest PS5 games of the year. I'm also pumped to see how this game pushes my PlayStation 5 Pro. Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima ran like a dream on PS4, and then got a PS5 patch and ran even better and faster on the new console. I expect Yotei will also look stunning on PS5 Pro, as well as the base machine. I guess we'll find out later this week. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ghost of Yōtei State of Play showcase date, how to watch, and what to expect
Image via: Sony Interactive After months of anticipation, fans now have a less-longer wait with the confirmation of a Ghost of Yōtei State of Play showcase dedicated to the game. Scheduled for July 10, 2025, this special deep-dive will lift the veil on the spiritual successor of Ghost of Tsushima, giving players a close-up look at the gameplay, mechanics, and story elements that have so far only ever been seen in short teaser trailers. When To Watch The Ghost of Yōtei State of Play will be streamed live on Thursday, the 10th of July , on PlayStation's official Twitch and YouTube channels. In terms of worldwide timing, this is how it goes: 2 PM PT 5 PM ET 10 PM BST 11 PM CEST Event Duration: Approximately 20 minutes The game will be hosted by its two creative directors, Jason Connell and Nate Fox, who will announce the new features, visuals, and gameplay. What to Expect: A Deep Dive into Atsu's Journey Previous trailers introduced a new protagonist, Atsu, and a setting some 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, and still, much of the actual gameplay of the title remained unknown up to this point. This State of Play would be a major indication to viewers of what Atsu's full arsenal looks like, new weapons, the newer customize systems, and gameplay modes. Sony has hinted for the players to get an exclusive tour on how they can customize their own experience as they go through the northern parts of Japan-which is mostly present-day Hokkaido. Culture Depth and New Enemies Atsu's vengeance belongs to the Yōtei Six. The game is also supposed to celebrate and respectfully represent the Ainu culture, native to that area, a detail that assures one of Sucker Punch's interest in somewhat grounded historical storytelling, a credit they enjoyed with Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost of Yōtei - State of Play Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games The Road to October Launch This showcase is set to serve as the biggest marketing ramp ahead of an October release for Ghost of Yōtei, with multiplayer features or open-world traversal methods being speculated upon. Guests waiting for these confirmations are hoping that they'd be showcased. Cat-and-mouse style katana fighting, incredible views, and complex premise stories, Ghost of Yōtei showcase for July 10 is shaping up to be a landmark event for every PlayStation fan and really for every samurai game fan. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Ghost of Yotei State of Play Coming This Week – How and When to Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Sony has announced that it will be holding a State of Play presentation for the next big PS5 exclusive game, Ghost of Yotei, on Thursday. The State of Play presentation is set to air later this week, and will give players the "best look yet at what to expect," with promises of a deep dive into the Ghost of Tsushima sequel's gameplay, systems, story, and more. Main character Atsu atop a rocky outcropping surrounded by discarded swords in key artwork for Ghost of Yotei. Main character Atsu atop a rocky outcropping surrounded by discarded swords in key artwork for Ghost of Yotei. Sony We've got all the details for the Ghost of Yotei State of Play presentation below, including how to watch the Ghost of Yotei State of Play, as well as the exact release time of the Ghost of Yotei State of Play, and what to expect in the Ghost of Yotei State of Play. Ghost of Yotei State of Play – Stream Times The Ghost of Yotei State of Play will take place on July 10, 2025, at 5pm EDT. In most of the Western Hemisphere, that means it will be taking place on the afternoon or evening of July 10, while those in the Eastern Hemisphere will be watching early in the morning on July 11. Here's when the State of Play will take place in each time zone: July 10 PDT – 2:00pm EDT – 5:00pm BRT – 6:00pm BST – 10:00pm CEST – 11:00pm July 11 IST – 2:30am CST – 5:00am JST – 6:00am AEST – 7:00am NZST – 9:00am Ghost of Yotei State of Play – How to Watch The Ghost of Yotei State of Play will be available to watch on the official PlayStation YouTube and Twitch channels. Sony hasn't shared the exact link for the State of Play yet, but we know it will be available on the official channels listed. Here are the links for the PlayStation YouTube and Twitch channels: Ghost of Yotei State of Play – What to Expect The Ghost of Yotei State of Play will last for 20 minutes and cover gameplay features, story, locations, and more. Here's the official description of the stream, courtesy of Sony's PlayStation blog: Our State of Play features nearly 20 minutes of Ghost of Yōtei gameplay hosted by Sucker Punch's Creative Directors, Jason Connell and Nate Fox. Beyond sharing more about Atsu's quest for vengeance, we're excited to show off her new weapons, new ways to personalize your journey at the edge of Japan, new special modes, and much more. Ghost of Yotei will be released on PS5 on October 2, 2025.
