Description
Set at the northern edge of Japan, Ghost of Yōtei is a cinematic, open‑world action‑adventure about vengeance, healing, and the bonds forged along the way. As Atsu, an onna‑musha and lone mercenary, you return to Ezo sixteen years after your family’s murder to hunt the “Yōtei Six”—a cadre of outlaws led by Lord Saitō. Your journey spans rugged coasts, wildflower plains, and snow‑capped ridges around Mount Yōtei, with optional activities that enhance your abilities and deepen the world’s lore.
Combat blends deliberate swordplay and tactical tools. Train with masters to expand a flexible arsenal—katana, dual katanas, ōdachi, yari, kusarigama, bows (hankyū/yumi), and more—then forge your own style through counters, disarms, parries, and ranged options. Stealth returns alongside environmental traversal with a grappling hook available from the start. An “unconventional story” structure lets you choose the order you pursue members of the Yōtei Six, with side hunts, bounties, and weapon mastery quests layering progression.
PlayStation 5 features elevate immersion: fast loading via the ultra‑high‑speed SSD, Tempest 3D AudioTech placing the world around you, and DualSense support where haptics transmit katana clashes and adaptive triggers add tension to bow shots, grapples, and traversal. On PS5 Pro, Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and advanced ray‑tracing enhance image clarity, reflections, shadows, and global illumination.
What you’ll experience
- A standalone tale set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima, following Atsu’s path from vengeance to redemption.
- Dynamic combat: melee, ranged, and stealth, with new weapons and techniques learned from roaming sensei.
- A living world at the edge of Japan: on foot or horseback, discover shrines, hot springs, sumi‑e painting, gambling (Zeni hajiki), and hidden landmarks that upgrade your skills.
- Optional activities and exploration that reward curiosity without heavy UI hand‑holding.
- PS5 immersion: DualSense haptics/adaptive triggers, Tempest 3D Audio, lightning‑fast loads, and PS5 Pro Enhanced visuals via PSSR and advanced ray tracing.
