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Mark your calendars, Ghost of Yotei launches on October 2, 2025. If you pre-order the game digitally, you’ll be able to play it right away.
For those with physical pre-orders, it might take a little longer to get your hands on the game – but depending on your choice of retailer it will likely land on release date.
Can I play Ghost of Yotei on PS4 or PC?
Unfortunately if you’re sticking with Sony’s old console you won’t be able to play Ghost of Yotei, as the game is currently set to release as a PS5 exclusive. A PS4 port is extremely unlikely.
There’s a decent chance that the game will eventually make its way to PC, Ghost of Tsushima did after all, but this will most probably be a few years after the PS5 launch – if it happens at all…
Physical box art revealed
Last week, a PlayStation Blog post showed off the Ghost of Yotei box art for the first time (pictured above).
It shows Atsu kneeled in front of a mountain (likely Mount Yotei) surrounded by six sword planted in the ground – perhaps a reference to the six main antagonists you will slay in the game’s story?
It’s a really nice looking box overall in my opinion, and I do really like the contrast between the white snowy mountain and yellow of the leaves and Atsu’s outfit.
A small note on the image does state that this art is not final, so just bear in mind that the physical copy you receive may look slightly different to this.
Keen to snag the pre-order bonuses?
If you’re just tuning if with my live coverage and are wondering why you might want to pre-order Ghost of Yotei rather than wait until launch day, then I’ve got you covered.
If you pre-order any edition of the game, you will get the following pre-order bonuses:
- A unique in-game mask
- Seven PSN avatars
You can also see the bonuses for yourself in the image above.
While I think the in-game mask is a little underwhelming, I am a big fan of the avatars. These are available instantly if you pre-order via the PlayStation Store too, which is quite cool and lets you show your love for the series on your account in the build up to launch.
Those who pick up the physical versions of the game will get them as a voucher code on release day.
Catch up with the announcement trailer
I’ve just shared the most recent trailer, but if you want even more Ghost of Yotei video action then I would recommend going back to the announcement trailer from seven months ago.
It was our first look at the game, revealing the change of setting and showing us Atsu for the very first time. It’s a great little trailer so, even if you’ve seen it before, it’s well worth watching again if you have a spare few minutes.
That said, you might still want to try Ghost of Tsushima if you haven’t played it before. As the game is a few years old now, it’s readily available and frequently discounted.
I’d recommend picking up the PS5 Director’s Cut version, which packs in all of the DLC and the game’s online multiplayer mode plus a wealth of technical upgrades.
Check out some great deals on the game below.
Do you have to play Ghost of Tsushima first?
If you haven’t played Ghost of Tsushima before, then you might be wondering whether experience with that prior game is needed to enjoy Ghost of Yotei.
If that’s you, then you might be glad to hear that this is not the case. Ghost of Yotei is set more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima, so it’s not a sequel in the traditional sense. Rather, it seems to follow the same general themes and, of course, features a warrior known by the name ‘Ghost’.
Sony has also described the game as “a standalone experience” – which would indicate that no play time in Ghost of Tsushima is needed in order to enjoy it to the fullest.
Watch the latest trailer
PlayStation released a new trailer for Ghost of Yotei just over a week ago, which introduces you to the story and showcases some stunning in-engine cinematics.
You also get a few glimpses at the world, plus some combat and traversal. It’s the perfect thing if you want to get hyped for the game ahead of the pre-order date, so check it out below.
What’s the fuss all about?
Set in 1603, Ghost of Yotei is the standalone follow-up to the smash hit Ghost of Tsushima.
You play as a new warrior who adopts the Ghost moniker – Atsu – as she embarks on a journey of revenge in the picturesque setting rural Japan.
The story begins when her family is killed by a roaming band of outlaws, the infamous Yotei Six. Hunting them down one by one, Atsu forges relationships with unlikely allies and, eventually, develops a new sense of purpose.
Hello and welcome!
Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the beginning of my Ghost of Yotei pre-order coverage.
I’m going to be walking you through the entire build-up to the pre-order day which, if you need a quick reminder, is tomorrow!
Very few retailers have listing pages live quite yet but with pre-orders set to begin first in the UK, all eyes are on the likes of Amazon and Argos as we draw closer to the day.
I’ll also be keeping you abreast with the situation in the US, where GameStop already has a listing page up and ready. You can’t pre-order the game there yet, but that’s one page to bookmark ahead of time.
With that said, let’s start!
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