Top 5 Hidden Details in the Ghost of Yotei Trailer – The Sequel to Ghost of Tsushima

Sucker Punch Productions has finally revealed the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, titled Ghost of Yotei, during the PlayStation State of Play showcase in September 2024. Following the release of PlayStation’s 2020 masterpiece on PC in May 2024, the studio is now ready to present what fans have eagerly awaited for over four years.

Let’s explore everything you might have missed from the Ghost of Yotei trailer.

Key Highlights from the Ghost of Tsushima Sequel, Ghost of Yotei Trailer

The Legacy of the Ghost

Sucker Punch has confirmed that Jin Sakai will not reprise his role in the sequel. Instead, the storyline will center around Atsu, a female samurai warrior bent on avenging those who wronged her, thus embracing the mantle of the ghost.

The talented Erika Ishii, known for voicing Valkyrie in Apex Legends, will portray Atsu as she becomes the ghost of vengeance haunting Mount Yotei and Hokkaido. While it may be disappointing not to play as Lord Sakai, there’s a strong possibility that Sucker Punch will reference the islands of Tsushima in one of the Mythic Tales that Atsu encounters throughout her journey.

A New Hunting Ground

Ghost of Yotei will shift its setting away from the islands of Tsushima and Iki, placing it in the northern part of the Japanese Archipelago, modern-day Hokkaido.

While it remains uncertain whether Sucker Punch will revisit Tsushima and Iki Islands within any storyline, indications from the trailer suggest that this likelihood is low. Atsu’s quest for revenge will lead her through the beautiful landscapes of Hokkaido.

A Touch of Wild West

Sucker Punch is renowned for paying tribute to various cinematic styles in its games. In Ghost of Tsushima, the developers honored the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa by introducing Kurosawa Mode, allowing players to experience the game as if they were in one of his iconic films.

In Ghost of Yotei, the studio draws inspiration from classic Spaghetti Westerns, evident in the trailer’s music and visuals, including scenes of Atsu galloping through fields of wild horses.

New Weapons

In Ghost of Tsushima, Jin’s arsenal was fairly standard, offering primarily traditional weapons such as the Tachi, Wakizashi, long and short bows, along with tools like smoke bombs and explosives. This selection was appropriate for the late 1200s, a period influenced by the Mongol invasion.

Conversely, Ghost of Yotei is set nearly 300 years later, during the Warring States period. In this era, weaponry advancements are significant. Besides traditional katanas and bows, Sucker Punch has introduced various new weapons, including the Kusari-Fundo, dual swords, and matchlock rifles.

The Warring States

No other period in Japan’s history is as iconic as the Sengoku Jidai and the Bakkumatsu era. These historical epochs have inspired countless movies, shows, games, and anime. While Ghost of Tsushima explored the late 1200s during a failed Mongol invasion, Ghost of Yotei will immerse players in the Warring States or Sengoku Jidai period of the early 1600s.

This era captures the chaotic final days of the civil war and the rise of Tokugawa Ieyasu to power. Players will traverse the tumultuous landscape of Hokkaido while the rest of Japan is engulfed in turmoil due to Oda Nobunaga’s violent conquests.

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