Ghost of Tsushima sequel 'Ghost of Yōtei' launches 2025, First Trailer Revealed

Sucker Punch Productions has today revealed Ghost of Yōtei, the studio's follow-up to the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima; although it doesn't appear to be a direct sequel.

According to a PlayStation blog post from Communications Manager Andrew Goldfarb the team at Sucker Punch attempted to look "beyond Jin Sakai’s story and the island of Tsushima," instead shifting focus to the idea of the Ghost instead.

"At Sucker Punch, we love origin stories, and we wanted to explore what it could mean to have a new hero wearing a Ghost mask, and uncovering a new legend. This led us to Ghost of Yōtei: a new protagonist, a new story to unfold, and a new region of Japan to explore."

Although the developers have chosen not to reveal everything about the new game just yet, they have said that the new game is set in 1603, over 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima. 

The game follows new hero Atsu and her journey as it unfolds in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak in the heart of Ezo, an area of Japan known as Hokkaido in present day.

"In 1603, this area was outside the rule of Japan, and filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers," Goldfarb explained. "It’s a far cry from the organized samurai clans who lived in Tsushima, and it’s the setting for an original story we can’t wait to tell."

The game will also mark Sucker Punch’s first game built from the ground up for PlayStation 5, and is currently set to launch at some point in 2025.