Ghost of Tsushimahit the scene back in 2020, and since then, developer Sucker Punch has been busy crafting its follow-up. Many fans naturally assumed that the sequel toGhost of Tsushimawould be a straightforward second chapter that followed protagonist Jin Sakai, but many were shocked to find out last year that this wouldn’t be the case.
Instead of a direct follow-up,Ghost of Tsushima’s next chapteris set to beGhost of Yotei. Set 300 years after the events ofGhost of Tsushima, brand-new lead character Atsu is an exciting new direction, but it also leaves a Jin-shaped hole in a lot of fans' lives. This isn’t the first time a Sucker Punch protagonist has been left with an unclear future, though. Over the years, this has become somewhat of a pattern, and it hopefully isn’t one that Jin repeats.
After Ghost of Tsushima, Jin Sakai Could Be Meeting the Same Fate as Other Sucker Punch Heroes
Sly Cooper and Infamous
It’s important to note that the last game intheSly Cooperfranchisewasn’t developed by Sucker Punch, but the thieving raccoon is still a major name on the developer’s roster.Sly Cooper: Thieves in Timeends with Sly being transported back to Ancient Egypt. It’s been over a decade since that game was released, and there have yet to be any concrete answers about what’s in store next for Sly and his friends.
In the case ofInfamous, original protagonist Cole MacGrath was thought to be dead by the end ofInfamous 2, but fan theories have suggested that his fate is more optimistic.The return of theInfamousfranchisehas been on a lot of gamers' wish lists, but as of now, Sucker Punch has no official plans to continue the series. Since no revival is in the works, that leaves the verdict out on whether Cole is actually dead or not. Of course, the ending ofInfamous 2did make it seem like he was definitely gone, but a lot of fans are still holding out hope.
Ghost of Yoteiis set to release for the PS5 on June 15, 2025.
Jin’s Open-Ended Story Raises Questions
Atthe end ofGhost of Tsushima, players can either decide to let Jin honorably kill Shimura or step away from the samurai code and let him live. Now that the Shogun considers Jin a threat, he is a wanted man, and it’s completely unclear if he will live out the rest of his life in peace or have to go up against the Shogun.
Atsu is an exciting new direction, but it also leaves a Jin-shaped hole in a lot of fans' lives.
Of course, Jin’s story is a little bit more clear-cut than the likes of Sly and Cole, but it still leaves plenty of room for more story. Even though the island of Tsushima has been saved, Jin’s journey feels far from over. Whether it be because of the Shogun or the impending second Mongol invasion that takes place seven years later,Sucker Punch still has a deep well of potential to pull from. Also,Ghost of Tsushima,Infamous, andSly Cooperall have really strong protagonists that are easy to get attached to, so being unable to revisit these characters in a new story can be frustrating.
Ghost of Yoteiintroduces dual-wielding swords and matchlock guns.
Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei Can Hopefully Live in Harmony
While it may be a surprising direction for a sequel,Ghost of Yoteistill looks incredibly compelling. However, getting to see Jin Sakai one last time would also be welcome by a lot of fans. Only time will tell if the developer brings back Jin for one more tale, but until then, he follows the tradition of a growing list of Sucker Punch protagonists that have mysterious fates.
