Ghost of Yōtei release date confirmed: Latest news on Tsushima 2

It’s set in a different part of Japan, too, over 300 years after the events of Tsushima. It’s time to explore Hokkaido as it was in 1603. This is a region full of "unexpected dangers".

Excited to jump back into the world of a Ghost? Read on to find out when the Ghost of Yōtei release date is, and discover everything else there is to know about the game.

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Ghost of Yōtei release date

The Ghost of Yōtei release date is Thursday 2nd October 2025, Sony has confirmed.

Since its initial announcement, the game has always been slated for this year. Here's hoping there won't be any delays.

With the GTA 6 release date still a mystery, it's nice to have this date confirmed so we have something to look forward to.

Can I pre-order Ghost of Yōtei?

No, you cannot pre-order Ghost of Yōtei yet.

Sony has confirmed that pre-orders will begin at 10am on Friday 2nd May.

As soon as the much-anticipated sequel is available to pre-order, it will be up on sites such as GAME and Amazon.

We’ll update this page when pre-orders go live.

Which consoles and platforms can play Ghost of Yōtei?

Ghost of Yōtei is playable on PS5 and is a console exclusive. This means it is not available on PS4 and, as of its reveal, not on PC either.

Ghost of Tsushima eventually launched on PC and now sits alongside many a PlayStation game on Steam and Epic Games Store. We’d be surprised if Yōtei doesn’t launch on PC at some point in the future, too.

For now, though, Ghost of Yōtei is a PS5 exclusive.

Ghost of Yōtei gameplay and story details

Ghost of Yōtei is a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, so you can expect similar gameplay to the original but with a few new bells and whistles.

The game will see new female protagonist, Ghost Atsu, taking centre stage. A press release from Sony has teased her story with some new details.

The official description says: "Sixteen years ago in the heart of Ezo (called Hokkaido in present day), a gang of outlaws known as the Yōtei Six took everything from Atsu.

"They killed her family and left her for dead, pinned to a burning ginkgo tree outside her home. But Atsu survived. She learned to fight, to kill, and to hunt, and after years away she has returned to her home with a list of six names: The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon, and Lord Saito.

"One by one, she’s hunting them down to avenge her family, armed with the same katana used to pin her to that burning tree all those years ago.

"But while Atsu’s story begins with vengeance, she’ll find there’s more to her journey than just revenge. As she explores Ezo, Atsu will meet unlikely allies and forge connections that help give her a new sense of purpose."

Is there a Ghost of Yōtei trailer?

Yes, there is a Ghost of Yōtei trailer! Check out the latest trailer below to see the game in action:

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