**Ghost of Yōtei: A New Adventure 300 Years After Ghost of Tsushima**

Sony dropped a big surprise during its latest State of Play event by announcing *Ghost of Yōtei*, a sequel that continues the journey started by *Ghost of Tsushima*. This time, however, the story will take place 300 years after the original game. Fans won’t see Jin Sakai or the island of Tsushima, but the new setting promises an exciting and fresh experience.

Unlike most sequels, which tend to pick up shortly after their predecessor, *Ghost of Yōtei* jumps three centuries forward. While this might seem like a huge leap in time, fans have every reason to believe this new game will be just as thrilling—if not better—than *Ghost of Tsushima*.

When *Ghost of Tsushima* launched on the PlayStation 4, no one knew what to expect. Sucker Punch, the studio behind the game, was previously known for their superhero-themed *Infamous* series, so jumping into a historical samurai adventure was a bold move. But it paid off. The game’s mix of action, exploration, and stunning visuals—drawing inspiration from classic samurai films—won over players worldwide.

With *Ghost of Yōtei*, Sucker Punch is following a similar path, using what worked well in *Ghost of Tsushima* and building upon it. If the trailers are anything to go by, the studio is giving fans exactly what they want: more epic samurai action in a beautifully detailed world.

While *Ghost of Tsushima* was impressive visually, you could tell it was held back by the limitations of the PlayStation 4. Some environments lacked complexity, and certain details couldn’t be fully realized. But with *Ghost of Yōtei* being developed specifically for PlayStation 5, those limitations are gone. Sucker Punch can now push the hardware to its limits, delivering a far more detailed and immersive world. In fact, with the PlayStation 5 Pro on the horizon, we can expect even more stunning visuals—potentially including full ray-tracing support.

But it’s not just about graphics. The scope of the new game is also bigger. Instead of Tsushima, players will explore the areas around Mount Yōtei, a beautiful and vast region that offers new landscapes and environments to discover.

Sony has been making efforts to bring its most popular titles to a wider audience by releasing them on PC after their PlayStation debuts. Although there’s no official word yet on whether *Ghost of Yōtei* will follow suit, there’s a good chance we’ll see a PC version a couple of years after its PS5 release, just like *God of War: Ragnarök* and *Ghost of Tsushima*.

This strategy has helped Sony reach more players than ever before, solidifying its exclusives as some of the most talked-about games in the market. With *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* facing lukewarm reception and growing interest in Japanese historical settings, *Ghost of Yōtei* is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games for history buffs and action-adventure fans alike when it releases in 2025.

In short, *Ghost of Yōtei* aims to be a bigger, better sequel that builds on everything players loved about *Ghost of Tsushima*, while taking full advantage of next-gen hardware. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese history or just love an epic open-world adventure, this game is definitely one to watch out for.