Ghost of Yōtei Receives Worldwide Acclaim with New Accolades Trailer

Ghost of Yōtei Unleashes New Trailer Showcasing Global Praise

Sucker Punch Productions and PlayStation have released the latest Accolades Trailer for Ghost of Yōtei, highlighting glowing reviews from major gaming media worldwide following its official launch on PlayStation 5. The highly anticipated sequel has lived up to the hype, earning widespread acclaim and impressive review scores.

According to review aggregator Metacritic, Ghost of Yōtei currently holds an average score of 87, surpassing the 83 points earned by its predecessor Ghost of Tsushima on PS4. Critics unanimously praise the game’s expanded open-world design, refined and intense combat mechanics, and gripping narrative. Every element works together to deliver one of Sucker Punch’s most polished and ambitious titles yet.

Despite launching with a substantial Day-One patch, the development team is committed to ongoing support. Among the most anticipated updates is the free Legends co-op mode arriving in 2026, allowing players to choose between four classes, team up for two-player story missions, or tackle four-player survival challenges. This mode will introduce new enemies and the terrifying boss “Yōtei Six,” a colossal demonic force.

First announced in 2024, Ghost of Yōtei serves as a standalone experience set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima, inviting players into a fresh storyline, new characters, and unexplored regions of northern Japan. The narrative follows Atsu, a lone mercenary driven by vengeance, as she journeys across stunning yet unforgiving landscapes to hunt down those responsible for her family’s murder.

With its critical success and ambitious scope, Ghost of Yōtei cements itself as one of the most significant PlayStation releases in recent years, promising players an unforgettable samurai epic.