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Ghost of Yōtei, One Year Later, and the Sony Slate That Followed
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Ghost of Yōtei, One Year Later, and the Sony Slate That Followed

Sucker Punch's samurai sequel became Sony's big hit. What it delivered, what it added in 2026, and how the rest of PlayStation's line-up fared.

MAN TARGET EditorsOctober 27, 2026 3 min read

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A year after release, Ghost of Yōtei looks like what Sony needed: a single-player epic that sold, reviewed well and kept growing. Here is the record, and the first-party slate around it.

Ghost of Yōtei: the facts

  • Release: 2 October 2025, PS5 exclusive, from Sucker Punch Productions.
  • Story: Atsu, a mercenary in 1603, hunts the Yōtei Six across Ezo, today's Hokkaido, in the shadow of Mount Yōtei.
  • Reviews: an 87 on OpenCritic, with 94% of critics recommending it.
  • Sales: 3.3 million copies in its first month, according to Sony. Sony later said it was selling ahead of Ghost of Tsushima at the same point.
  • Legends: a free four-player online co-op mode added on 10 March 2026 (PS Plus required online).
  • Complete Edition: launched 1 October 2026 with the Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion and Most Wanted, a roguelike survival mode; existing owners can upgrade for $14.99.
A controller on a dark wooden table under a warm lamp, in a quiet room.
A controller on a dark wooden table under a warm lamp, in a quiet room.

The PC question

There is no PC version of Ghost of Yōtei, and Sony has not announced one. Several outlets have reported that Sony stepped back from PC ports of its single-player games, citing Yōtei and Saros, but Sony has not confirmed that publicly. Treat it as a report, not a policy, and plan to play on PS5. The gap stands out because Ghost of Tsushima did reach PC, in 2024.

Sony's 2026 lesson: the solo epics carried the year, the live-service bets did not.

The rest of the slate

  • Marathon (Bungie, 5 March 2026; PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC): a $40 extraction shooter whose earnings did not reach expectations, Sony's CFO said in May.
  • Saros (Housemarque, 30 April 2026; PS5): a sci-fi action game with an 87 on OpenCritic, one of the year's best-reviewed exclusives.
  • Marvel's Wolverine (Insomniac, 15 September 2026; PS5): the year's most anticipated exclusive, to more mixed reviews than Insomniac's Spider-Man games.
  • God of War Laufey (Santa Monica Studio, 16 February 2027; PS5): Faye takes the lead, with Kratos confirmed for the following game.
  • Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet (Naughty Dog): announced, with no release date.

The short version: if you own a PS5 and missed Ghost of Yōtei, the Complete Edition is the one to buy, and it is the best showcase of what the console does well. Add Saros if you like intensity, and keep 16 February 2027 free for God of War. New to the series? Yōtei tells a standalone story with a new hero, so you can start here and go back to Tsushima later without missing anything.

Key takeaways

  • Ghost of Yōtei launched 2 October 2025 on PS5 and sold 3.3 million copies in its first month, per Sony.
  • It holds an 87 on OpenCritic.
  • The Complete Edition, with Echoes of Sekigahara and Most Wanted, arrived 1 October 2026.
  • No PC version has been announced; God of War Laufey is dated 16 February 2027.
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FAQ

Is Ghost of Yōtei coming to PC?

Not announced. Sony has not confirmed a PC version; reports suggest it may not get one, but that is unconfirmed.

What is in the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition?

The base game, Legends co-op, the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion and the Most Wanted survival mode. It launched 1 October 2026.

How many copies has Ghost of Yōtei sold?

Sony reported 3.3 million copies in the first month after its 2 October 2025 launch.

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