Ghost of Yōtei release date confirmed: Latest news on Tsushima 2
There's a new Ghost in town.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 in spirit, if not in name, Ghost of Yōtei's release date has finally been confirmed by developer Sucker Punch Studios.
First revealed during a PlayStation State of Play in September 2024, Ghost of Yōtei is the sequel to the studio's pandemic-era hit.
With new protagonist Atsu, the game takes place over 300 years after the events of Tsushima, in early 17th-century Hokaido.
If you're as excited as we are to jump into a new era of Japan, keep reading to find out when the Ghost of Yōtei release date is, as well as info on pre-orders, gameplay, the trailer and more!
Ghost of Yōtei release date
The Ghost of Yōtei release date is Thursday 2nd October 2025, Sony has confirmed.
Since its initial announcement, the game has always been slated for this year. Here's hoping there won't be any delays.
With the GTA 6 release date having now been delayed until 2026, Ghost of Yōtei is now perhaps the biggest game set to launch towards the end of 2025.
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Can I pre-order Ghost of Yōtei?
Yes, Ghost of Yōtei is now available for pre-orders.
You can purchase the Standard Edition (£69.99/$69.99), Digital Deluxe Edition (£79.99/$79.99) and Collector's Edition (£219.99/$249.99) directly from the PlayStation website.
The game can also be pre-ordered from the following retailers:
UK
US
What are the Ghost of Yōtei pre-order bonuses?
If you pre-order any version of Ghost of Yōtei, you'll receive a selection of digital rewards. These are:
- In-game mask
- Seven PSN avatars - Atsu and the Yōtei Six
Unfortunately, at the moment there don't seem to be any physical bonuses on offer for pre-ordering the game, but if this changes we'll be sure to update this article, so be sure to check back!
Which consoles and platforms can play Ghost of Yōtei?
Ghost of Yōtei is playable on PS5 and is a console exclusive. This means it is not available on PS4 and, as of its reveal, not on PC either.
Ghost of Tsushima eventually launched on PC and now sits alongside many a PlayStation game on Steam and Epic Games Store. We’d be surprised if Yōtei doesn’t launch on PC at some point in the future, too.
For now, though, Ghost of Yōtei is a PS5 exclusive.
Ghost of Yōtei gameplay and story details
Ghost of Yōtei is a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, so you can expect similar gameplay to the original but with a few new bells and whistles.
The game will see new female protagonist, Ghost Atsu, taking centre stage. A press release from Sony has teased her story with some new details.
The official description says: "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.
"One by one, she’s hunting them down to avenge her family, armed with the same katana used to pin her to that burning tree all those years ago.
"But while Atsu’s story begins with vengeance, she’ll find there’s more to her journey than just revenge. As she explores Ezo, Atsu will meet unlikely allies and forge connections that help give her a new sense of purpose."
Is there a Ghost of Yōtei trailer?
Yes, there is a Ghost of Yōtei trailer! Check out the latest trailer below to see the game in action:
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Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
