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July 2025 will be an important month forGhost of Yotei, as Sucker Punch Productions prepares to share a detailed look at the game during a special State of Play presentation. As the spiritual successor to the highly praisedGhost of Tsushima,Ghost of Yoteiis already drawing major attention as the next big step in the studio’s journey through feudal Japan.
Ghost of Yoteiwas first revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play on July 29, 2025, and it takes place 300 years after the events ofTsushima. This time, the story follows Atsu, a warrior on a personal mission for revenge after her family is killed. She travels through Japan’s remote Enzo region, tracking down those responsible, and is joined by a wolf companion. In April, Sucker Punch confirmed thatGhost of Yoteiwill launch on October 2of 2025, solely on PlayStation 5, which puts less than a year between the reveal and the release date.
Now, as anticipation continues to build, July is shaping up to be a pivotal month. While Sucker Punch made a brief appearance during the June 4 State of Play, the studio announced that a dedicatedGhost of Yoteigameplay showcaseis coming next month. According to the officialPlayStation Blog, the upcoming presentation will be “focused entirely onGhost of Yotei” and will offer an in-depth look at exploration, combat, and new gameplay systems. A brief teaser shown during the event highlighted Atsu alongside her wolf companion, suggesting that both could play a central role in the upcoming gameplay deep dive.
A Dedicated Ghost of Yotei Gameplay Deep Dive Is Coming This July
The upcomingGhost of Yoteigameplay deep dive will give players a much clearer picture of what to expect when the game launches in October. While the showcase promises new revelations, plenty of details have already been shared. FormerPlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida recently saidGhost of Yoteiis “even better” thanTsushima. Sucker Punch has said this will be its largest open world to date, andGhost of Yoteiwill have a non-linear structure, giving players more freedom in how they progress through the story.
Pre-orders forGhost of Yoteiopened in early May, with three versions available: Standard, Digital Deluxe, and a Collector’s Edition that’s only being sold through PlayStation Direct. In just a few days,Ghost of Yoteireached the top of the PlayStation Store pre-ordercharts in the U.S., U.K., and several other countries, showing how much interest there is ahead of launch.
