Players cant wait to see whats in store inGhost of Yotei, which promises to be bigger and better.
What is Ghost of Tsushima?
Ghost of Tsushimais an action-adventure game from developer Sucker Punch Productions and publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Interestingly, while the game is mostly fiction, it is based on true events.
What is Ghost of Yotei?
Ghost of Yoteiis the sequel toGhost of Tsushima.
It is currently under development by Sucker Punch Productions and is scheduled to launch in 2025.
Notably,Ghost of Yoteiretains the core concept of playing as a wandering warrior in Feudal Japan.
As such, you have the freedom to explore the vast and beautiful open world at your own pace.
However,Ghost of Yoteialso features several notable and exciting changes.
Most notably, the story is set 300 years after the events inGhost of Tsushima.
It also features gameplay improvements tailored for PlayStation 5, including better, more realistic visuals.
Instead, the story inGhost of Yoteiis set 300 years after the events in the first game.
Notably, the story inGhost of Tsushimais based on real events in Japans history.
The year is 1274, during the first invasion of Japan by the fierce Mongol Empire.
Luckily, you are one of the last remaining Samurai.
You must overcome defeat and fight back to rescue your nation and expel the invaders.
Your Samurai code requires you to fight honorably.
However, you quickly realize that fighting with honor puts you at a disadvantage against the Mongols.
As such, you must learn and master new ways to fight, including the way of the Ghost.
This mostly entails using stealth tactics and morally questionable weapons.
The story inGhost of Yoteiunfolds more than 300 years later, in the year 1603.
The story revolves around Atsu, a female warrior who adopts the personality of the Ghost.
Interestingly, Atsu wears a mask to cover her face to maintain her Ghost persona.
Unfortunately, the developers didnt share more information about the games story during its official launch.
Character
The protagonist inGhost of Tsushimais Jin Sakai, a male Samurai warrior.
Interestingly, the characters last name is a tribute to Stan Sakai, the creator of Usagi Yojimbo.
In contrast, the protagonist inGhost of Yoteiis Atsu, a female Samurai warrior.
While this seems improbable, female warriors in Japan date back as early as 1108.
Interestingly, this is another accurate historical context on which the new Ghost game is based.
Gameplay
BothGhost of TsushimaandGhost of Yoteiare action-adventure games.
As such, most of their gameplay aspects involve exploring their open worlds and fighting enemies as you go.
Adventure is an integral aspect of both games gameplay.Ghost of Tsushimaboasts a vast and beautiful open world.
it’s possible for you to go anywhere you want on foot or horseback.
Ghost of Yoteipromisesa bigger open world and better visuals for a more enjoyable adventure.
The open world will feature diverse landscapes, from snowy tundra to sprawling grasslands.
Interestingly, the game will feature large sightlines to enable players to take in more of the worlds beauty.
Besides swords, players can also use various other weapons, such as a blowgun.
Notably, the action is strategic, as Jin applies diverse fighting stances based on enemy punch in.
As with everything else,Ghost of Yoteipromises a better combat system and more epic action.
Notably, it will feature new mechanics to leverage the advanced PS5 hardware, meaning better and smoother movements.
Moreover, it will feature new weapons.
Interestingly, the games trailer showcases Atsu dual-wielding a katana, an ability not available inGhost of Tsushima.
Its sequel,Ghost of Yotei, promises to be better in many ways.
It will feature sharper visuals, new and improved features, and gameplay mechanics.
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