The release date for the much-anticipatedGhost of Yotei, the follow-up to the massive hitGhost of Tsushima, has been revealed, alongside a must-see new trailer and a lot of pre-order information.Ghost of Yotei’s release date has been rumoredfor a while now, but the leaks and rumors appear to have been incorrect. Luckily, we now have a concrete release date, a haunting new trailer, and all the various editions and pre-order bonuses revealed.
As posted onPlayStation Blog,Ghost of Yoteiwill be released on October 2, and pre-orders will go live on May 2. Pre-order any edition ofGhost of Yōteiyou’ll receive a unique in-game mask, as well as a set of seven PSN avatars featuring concept art of Atsu and each member of the Yōtei Six at launch. In addition to the Standard Edition, two more editions will also be available, the Digital Deluxe Edition and a Collector’s Edition. The game can also be wishlisted right now.
In the new trailer, more story details have also been confirmed. Protagonist Atsu willhunt down six members of an outlaw gang called the Yōtei Six: The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito, after they murdered her family and pinned her to a burning tree, leaving her for dead.
Ghost Of Yotei Is Releasing On June 27, 2025
Pre-Orders Will Begin On May 2
Despite a lot of summer release rumors that would’ve paralleled the release of the originalGhost of Tsushima,Ghost of Yoteiwill instead be releasing at the beginning of October. This willput it in the more traditional AAA game release window of fall. The Standard Edition of the game will be $69.99 USD, which may ease some anxieties regarding future game prices since thecontroversialMario Kart Worldpricewas revealed.
The Digital Deluxe Edition will be $79.99 USD andwill include a digital copy ofGhost of Yōtei,plus in-game bonusesincluding The Snake’s armor set, as well as an alternate dye for your starting armor. Purchasers will also receive a unique horse color and unique saddle dye, plus an in-game charm, gold sword kit, and an early unlock of Traveler’s Maps, which allow players to find statues throughout the world to upgrade your skills.
Finally, the Collector’s Edition will be available from PlayStation and select retailers, and it will include all the previously mentioned content and a lot more — thoughthe game itself will be a digital version, which may upset some people. Pricing will be announced at a later date. The Collector’s Edition will include the following items:
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Ghost of Yoteiwill fit right in with therest of both the surprising and highly anticipated games for 2025. Earlier this month, theindie titleBlue Princeshot to the top of Metacriticout of seemingly nowhere, and then, of course, the titan that isGTA 6is also expected to release this fall as well. Theremaster ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivionwas shadow droppedyesterday, as well, so there have been a lot of surprises so far in 2025, and many more to come, most likely.
With these new story details, a release date, and a lot of news about the game’s various editions, this slew of information may be enough to tideGhost of Yoteifans over until the game’s release in October. The wait for the sequel to one of the most beloved PS4 games is nearing its end.
