GHOST OF YETEI PRE -AUDIT

Ghost of yoteiThe game, which was announced at the PlayStation State of Play event held in September 2024, was shown as the big closing launch of the event and the first promotional trailer was shown. The trailer shown has created great excitement by offering the first clues about the open world experience and the story of the new hero Atsu.

Ghost of Ytei, a action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch and is the continuation of Ghost of Tsushima, will be released in 2025. Sony, Ghost of Yootei will only be released on the PS5 and designed to take advantage of the new generation technology, so that it will not be available on previous generation consoles such as PS4. Although the PC version has not been announced, a PC version is possible as in Tsushima.

GHOST OF YETEI PRE -AUDIT

The game is about a story that passed during the EDO of Japan (1603) and 300 years after Jin Sakai’s events. By taking on the role of a hero named Atsu, we will be thrown into a mysterious adventure around Yootei Mountain in Hokkaido, Japan.

The Ghost of Yotei aims to attract actors into a deep and meaningful story by processing the themes of identity, survival and hunting. Atsu’s story is about the birth of a new legend wearing a “Ghost Mask” and invites us to a dangerous and mysterious journey in the north of Japan. We can also say that the production will meet us by preserving new mechanics and gameplay improvements by preserving the spirit of Ghost of Tsushima with its single -player, narrative -oriented system.

What did the Ghost of Yotei trailer show us?

Ghost of Yootei’s trailer shown at the PlayStation State of Play event in September 2024 presented its first clues. The trailer arouses curiosity by introducing the story of the new hero named Atsu and the mysterious atmosphere in the north of Japan. The visual aesthetics of this adventure around Ytei Mountain attracts attention with large grass areas and snowy landscapes.

The trailer also processes the theme of “people who come to the north of Japan to get lost” and offers clues about the dark and mysterious aspect of the story. In addition, the dangerous and fascinating atmosphere of the world of the game, cinematic transitions and impressive visuals show why it is not possible to come to the old generation consoles.

Gameplay Mechanics

Ghost of Ytei’s gameplay mechanics protect familiar elements from Ghost of Tsushima, while new mechanics and gameplay improvements are enriched. Atsu, the main character of the game, offers a more agile and privacy -oriented gameplay compared to the previous hero Jin Sakai. The use of double swords and firearms add a new dimension to Atsu’s fighting style.

The fighting system and weapons have been one of the most remarkable innovations of Ghost of Yootei. The use of double swords offers a more aggressive fighting style with rapid attacks and fluent combinations, as seen in the trailer. In addition, in accordance with the historical texture of the EDO period, there are firearms in the game. Atsu’s ability to use weapons allows to enter distant conflicts with enemies. The sword fighting, again, one of the basic mechanics of the game and the Ghost of Tsushima, such as situations and various attacks that vary according to situations return.

Ghost of Yotei offers strategic gameplay options to players with privacy mechanics. The theme of hunting shows that confidentiality elements will play an important role in the game. Classical privacy mechanics such as attacking from shadows, monitoring enemies from high points and silent executions will be included in the game. Ghost mask, psychological war capabilities seem to give the game a new strategic dimension. In this way, we will be able to make tactical moves such as intimidating enemies and distracting their attention.

The game offers a wide open world experience around Yootei Mountain, north of Japan. Large grass areas and snowy landscapes encourage us to explore, while environmental secrecy elements allow players to move strategically. Details such as abdominal traces or movement of grass can be used to deceive enemies. In addition, unexpected dangers and various types of enemy will be encountered in the wild nature of Hokkaido, which will necessarily have to be alert.

Bucker Punch aims to further improve the series by adding new mechanics, gameplay improvements and new weapons to Ghost of Yootei. Dynamic weather and environmental interactions directly affect the player’s strategies, add more depth to gameplay. The company also aimed to provide a more cinematic experience in fast and fluent animations and fights. The excellent fighting system in the Ghost of Tsushima seems to be further diversified with the use of double swords, firearms and improved privacy mechanics in Ghost of Yotei.

Enemies

Ghost of Ytei’s enemies are designed to strengthen the dark and mysterious atmosphere of the game. The story emphasizes that Atsu hunted in the north of Japan and at the same time every Ronin is after him. For this reason, a dynamic is established in the game where enemies will play the role of both hunters and hunting. The enemies that Atsu will face during his journey have been diversified to pose both physical and psychological threats.

One of the main enemy groups of the game is the Ronins who are not connected to the organized Samurai clans and act on their own. These ronins, who opposed social hierarchies during the EDO period and act with their own rules, will be challenging rivals in Atsu’s journey. As mentioned in the trailer, the phrase “Every ronin here is in your pursuit” shows that Atsu is constantly being followed and will encounter enemies waiting in ambush. These enemies will try to corner Atsu with both their individual abilities and group tactics.

Since the game has committed the struggle of samurai to survive in a peaceful period, Samurai will be able to appear as both friends and enemies. However, the legendary of Atsu by wearing a “Ghost Mask” may cause some samurai to see him as a feared enemy.

Ytei Mountain and its surroundings offer an open world full of unexpected dangers. In the wild nature of Hokkaido, it will be necessary to fight not only Ronins and Samurai, but also with nature itself. We will also encounter predators and mysterious supernatural beings while trying to survive between snowy landscapes and tough weather conditions. These dangers can be as dangerous as Atsu’s enemies, and will require players to carefully observe the environment and move strategically.

Atsu’s story is moving on the thin line between hunter and hunting. Enemies will force not only with their physical powers, but also with their psychological effects. For this reason, our enemies will offer an in -depth and meaningful enemy design not only as obstacles to fight, but also as strong story elements that affect the development of our character.

General Comment: Is Ghost of Yotei worth waiting for?

Ghost of Yotei, I think it looks like a game really worth waiting. Especially when you consider the success of Ghost of Tsushima, there is a high expectation that this sequel will move the bar even further. The game, which center the story of Atsu, a new hero, and his quest for identity, has already attracted attention with its mysterious atmosphere in the north of Japan. The dark and mystical atmosphere given by the trailers points to a world that is really waiting to be discovered.

Obviously, the use of double swords and more aggressive fighting mechanics became one of the most excited things. Considering the fighting system of Ghost of Tsushima, I’m guessing that these new mechanics will make the gameplay more fluent and strategic. In addition, with the Ghost mask, the elements of intimidation of enemies and psychological war add an interesting depth that goes beyond classical action games. The game seems to offer a different perspective not only to shake the sword, but to try to defeat its enemies psychologically.

Ghost of Yotei’s single -player, narrative -oriented structure is a feature that attracts story lovers like me. If he can offer a deep character development and an impressive story, it can affect us not only with action, but also with emotional ties. Obviously, I expect this game to offer not only action -packed fights, but also emotionally touching scenes.

As a result, Ghost of Yootei is definitely worth waiting for and buying when it comes out. It’s exciting to think about what Sucker Punch can do in this game. I feel that this mysterious adventure, especially in the north of Japan, will offer an unforgettable experience with its atmosphere, story and innovative gameplay mechanics. Personally, I can’t wait to play this game and discover the story of Atsu.