Ghost of Yotei New Weapons, Watanabe Mode and All the Info Revealed at State of Play
Today, Sony hosted a State of Play dedicated to Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Tsushima that stars an entirely new protagonist.
If you haven’t been able to see the entire thing, or just want an overview of the new stuff that was shown in the 20-minute gameplay clip, you’ve come to the right place.
Ghost of Yotei State of Play for July 10 Info Overview
We’re treated to a great sample of the game’s evolved combat, and while it’s known that Atsu will be able to dual-weild katanas, there are a lot more weapons that can be used.
This isn’t the complete list, but here’s what’s shown as usable by players:
- Katana
- Dual Katana
- Kusarigama
- Odachi
- Spear
- Bow
- Rifle
There’s also a new “Watanabe Mode” that plays some awesome hip hop tracks as you explore the game’s world. This features new tracks from the director of Samurai Champloo, Shinichirō Watanabe.
Not enough info for you? Here’s a rundown of everything else revealed, organized by section (thanks, Shinobi!).
Story Details
- A gang of outlaws known as the Yotei Six killed Atsu’s family (protagonist) and left her for dead
- You can return to your childhood with the push of a button during the course of the game, giving more context to her loss
- 16 years later, she has learned to fight, hunt, kill, returns to Ezo (present day Hokkaido) for vengeance, where locals believe her to be an “Onryo” (ghost)
- The Yotei Six are The Snake, The Oni, The Kitsune, The Spider, The Dragon and Lord Saito
General Gameplay and Exploration
- Focuses on player freedom more than any Sucker Punch game
- Exploration: There is a card ‘clue system’ that invites you to different areas of the game
- You can interrogate enemies in the world, ask about Oni, Kitsune, etc, encountering different enemy types and learning new abilities from investigating these areas
- Atsu can hunt down her own bounties and confront unique enemies, make money as a mercenary
- Use slides as quick ways to traverse the environment
- Follow golden birds to find altars of reflection and gain new abilities, or buy a traveler’s map from the cartographer
- You can use a spyglass to find points of interest in the world
- Fields of flowers can give you a boost while on your horse
Weapons and Combat
- Each weapon is uniquely effective against specific enemies with upgrades to master
- Players can focus on their preferred playstyle like stealth, ranged or melee or combination of them
- You can lose your weapon during a fight, enemies can switch weapons mid-fight so you have to adapt (ex: dual swords are best against spears)
- Atsu is not a samurai or ninja but a lone wolf mercenary who will “use every advantage, every dirty trick to win a fight”
- Ranged weapons include bows and arrows, kunai, bombs and rifles
- You can also toss blinding powder at enemies to give yourself an edge
- You will meet several allies during the game, including a “mysterious wolf” that also helps you in battle
Customization and Misc.
- Set up camp out in the world where you can play different songs, cook to ready for a fight, and you can invite important characters from your allies that check on you and offer upgrades and unique items instead of you having to go to them
- Customization: Upgrade armors, gear, charms, different skins/color/designs on weapons and armor
- Composer Toma Otowa crafted the musical score to combine eastern instrumentation with western flavors, a collaboration of a multitude of artists
- Full Japanese voice over and lip sync available with subtitles
- Kurosawa mode returns to emulate classic black and white films with film grain, audio filter and increased wind physics
- A new “Miike Mode” has been added, partnering with Takashi Miike, director of 13 Assassins, which brings the camera closer during combat with increased mud and blood splatter blood
There’s also new PS5 bundles themed around Ghost of Yotei and it looks classy.
Ghost of Yotei Limited Edition PS5 Bundles and Accessories
Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and Accessories
- PS5 Console – Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition Bundle
- Available globally at select retailers and direct.playstation.com*
- PlayStation 5 (model group – slim) Console Covers – Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition
- Available at direct.playstation.com* and select retailers outside of these regions
- PlayStation 5 Pro Console Covers – Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition
- Available at direct.playstation.com* and select retailers outside of these regions
- DualSense Wireless Controller – Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition
- Available globally at select retailers and direct.playstation.com*
Ghost of Yōtei Black Limited Edition PS5 Console Bundle and DualSense Wireless Controller
- PS5 Console – Ghost of Yōtei Black Limited Edition Bundle
- Available exclusively at direct.playstation.com*.
- DualSense Wireless Controller – Ghost of Yōtei Black Limited Edition
- Available at direct.playstation.com*. Also available at select retailers in Japan.
The Ghost of Yotei will be available on the PS5 this October 2, and you can explore the different editions and their contents.
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