Sucker Punch has revealed the next installment in its acclaimed Ghosts series titled Ghost of Yotei, during Sony’s State of Play presentation. The game features a new female protagonist, Atsu, who combines the use of a shamisen with a traditional samurai sword. As depicted in the trailer, Atsu explores the wilderness surrounding Mount Yotei alongside a mysterious wolf companion.
The studio, known for franchises like Sly Cooper and Infamous, launched Ghost of Tsushima in 2020, which received accolades for its blend of introspective moments and dynamic samurai combat. Earlier this year, a PC version of Tsushima was released, and a film adaptation is also in development, directed by Chad Stahelski of John Wick fame.
In a blog post announcing Ghost of Yotei, Sony noted this will be Sucker Punch’s first title created specifically for the PS5. The developers aim to maintain the engaging observational experiences from the previous game while introducing exciting new features.
Andrew Goldfarb, communications manager at Sucker Punch, highlighted the game’s expansive visuals, stating, “We have massive sightlines that let you look far across the environment, whole new skies featuring twinkling stars and auroras, even more believable movement from wind on grass and vegetation.” He also mentioned that this new setting allows the introduction of innovative mechanics, gameplay enhancements, and new weaponry.