Sucker Punch Productions will debut a Ghost of Yōtei gameplay deep dive with a particular State of Play presentation subsequent month.
A promise to show off more of how the extremely anticipated samurai follow-up has sharpened its blade was revealed in a PlayStation Blog post printed following right now’s June 2025 State of Play showcase. The Ghost of Tsushima sequel did show up for a transient look during the tail finish of the presentation however largely served merely as a reminder that Sucker Punch remains to be laborious at work to satisfy its October release date.
While it could have been disappointing to see Ghost of Yōtei come and go so rapidly, it sounds just like the July State of Play gameplay deep dive will do more to help with the wait. Sucker Punch’s showcase doesn’t have a release date but however is claimed to focus completely on Ghost of Yōtei and its “evolved gameplay mechanics, including exploration, combat, and much more.”
Sucker Punch formally announced its Ghost of Tsushima sequel final September, promising to put gamers within the footwear of new protagonist Atsu as she embarks on a bloody journey by Japan in 1603. Although the wait for story and gameplay particulars has been painful for these hoping for a sequel for the reason that authentic game launched in 2020, director Nate Fox has said the experience will be "a respectful representation" of Japan, similar to its predecessor.
Ghost of Yōtei has a release date of October 2, 2025 for PS5. For all the pieces else introduced during right now's June 2025 State of Play presentation, you may click on here. To help with the wait for more data, you may learn up on everything we know about Ghost of Yōtei.
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