Summary
- Sony confirms Ghost of Yotei State of Play for July 2025
- The showcase will feature extended gameplay, exploration, and combat
- Ghost of Yotei releases on PS5 on October 2, 2025
Dedicated Ghost of Yotei State of Play in July 2025
Sony has officially confirmed a special Ghost of Yotei State of Play will be held in July 2025.
This announcement came in a rather unexpected way—during the closing of another State of Play showcase. Instead of revealing full gameplay immediately, Sony teased a deeper dive coming next month, giving fans a glimpse of what’s ahead.
Interestingly, Sony chose to delay this deep dive to avoid clashing with the buzz surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. With over 2.2 million pre-orders in Japan alone, Sony didn’t want Ghost of Yotei to be overshadowed. By waiting a month, Sony aims to give this major first-party exclusive the spotlight it deserves without competing distractions.
Atsu and the Mysterious Wolf Teaser
The brief teaser shown at the end of the latest State of Play featured Atsu, the new protagonist, sitting near a campfire. She quietly speaks the words, “Are you still here?”—but instead of a person, the camera reveals she’s addressing a wolf. This mysterious exchange hints at deep storytelling and a strong emotional connection in the game.
What to Expect From the Upcoming Showcase
The upcoming event will focus entirely on Ghost of Yotei, the highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, developed by Sucker Punch.
According to Sony, the presentation will highlight new and evolved gameplay features like exploration, combat mechanics, and a fresh open-world setting. The full game is set to launch on October 2, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Sucker Punch has revealed that Ghost of Yotei is the studio’s first game built entirely for the PS5. Players can expect huge visual upgrades, more realistic environmental effects, dynamic weather, and long-distance sightlines. The setting, based around Mount Yotei, takes place 300 years after Jin Sakai’s adventure, and promises a more immersive world, fresh storylines, and possibly even new weapons.
