Does Ghost of Yōtei have New Game Plus, or could it come later?

With Ghost of Yōtei now out for a while, you've probably already finished up the main story and are wondering if there's a New Game Plus for you to try out.

It's always a great way to continue experiencing a game you love, letting you barrel through harder challenges with all your beloved weapons and unlocks from your first playthrough.

Ghost of Tsushima had its own New Game Plus mode, so is the same true for Yōtei?

You can read on for a full explainer on the Ghost of Yōtei New Game Plus including when it comes to the game and how it all works.

Does Ghost of Yōtei have New Game Plus? How does it work?

Yes! While the game did not initially have a New Game Plus mode at launch, Ghost of Yōtei will have a New Game Plus mode beginning on 24th November 2025.

Confirmed via a post on the official PlayStation blog, we now know that a free patch for Ghost of Yōtei will bring the long-awaited New Game Plus mode to the game.

Players will be able to unlock New Game Plus by completing the main story on their first save.

How does New Game Plus work in Ghost of Yōtei?

New Game Plus offers players the chance to play the game on harder difficulties, as well as two new Trophies to unlock.

When you start a New Game Plus save, all of your weapons, armour and abilities will be available to you from the very start of the game, so you won't have to go about unlocking them all again.

Furthermore, you will now be able to upgrade your weapons and armour to even higher tiers than before,

New Game Plus also introduces a brand-new currency – Ghost Flowers – which can be exchanged with a new vendor to unlock over 30 new cosmetics including armour sets, weapon dyes and charms.

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