Summary

  • Ghost of Yotei was revealed in PlayStation's latest State of Play showcase, and seems to have caused a surge of people to check out its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima.
  • Ghost of Tsushima player numbers apparently saw a 53 percent boost during the week after Yotei's reveal, which is higher than newly released games like The Plucky Squire.
  • It's likely that the boost is a mixture of new and returning players, but it seems pretty clear that there's a big appetite for another entry in the Ghost series.

Ghost of Yotei was revealed last month, which saved PlayStation's most recent State of Play from becoming yet another snooze fest. In the game's trailer, we saw that it will take place several hundred years after Ghost of Tsushima, it will feature a female protagonist this time around, and Sucker Punch explained afterward exactly why the series is starting fresh.

Despite the fact that Ghost of Yotei will have very little to do with Ghost of Tsushima, what with Jin Sakai being long dead and buried, people have seemingly been playing the game in droves ahead of the game's launch next year.

Ghost Of Yotei Reveal Causes Massive Ghost Of Tsushima Player Boost

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According to outlet TrueTrophies, which claims to track the weekly player numbers of every popular PS4 and PS5 game on the platforms, Ghost of Tsushima saw a whopping 53 percent player boost during the week after Ghost of Yotei was officially revealed, as the game rose from #35 in the charts to #26. That's just 17.9 percent less than The Last of Us Part 1, which was recently released on PlayStation Plus Extra.

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Unfortunately, we have no idea whether this massive boost is players simply returning, or newcomers to the series entirely. It's possible that Ghost of Yotei's reveal could have bumped Ghost of Tsushima up the backlogs of several people that were planning to get around to the game eventually, or it could be that the announcement inspired people to give the game a replay. It's most likely a mixture of both.

Still, that's a great sign that players are hungry for another entry in the Ghost series, and now all we have to do is wait for Sucker Punch to actually drop the date. I guess there are worse ways to spend the wait than play through Jin Sakai's story a second or third time.

4.0/5 Ghost of Yotei Like Follow Followed Action Adventure Open-World Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 94% Released October 2, 2025 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Sucker Punch Publisher(s) Sony Interactive Entertainment 5 Images Close
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Set 300 years after the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is a standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu. Thirsty for revenge, she travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan, hunting those who killed her family many years earlier.

Sixteen years after her family’s death, Atsu's quest across Ezo brings her to unexplored lands in search of a gang of six outlaws, but she finds much more than vengeance.

Throughout her journey, Atsu will discover unlikely allies, and greater bonds than she could have imagined.

DYNAMIC COMBAT
Engage in melee and ranged combat while building an exciting arsenal of weapons. Train with masters to learn how to use new gear, hone your skills, and forge your own playstyle.

AN UNCONVENTIONAL STORY
Go beyond the bloodshed to discover a story of healing as you journey with Atsu to forge a hopeful new future. On the way, meet a diverse cast of characters, each with their own talents and motivations. 

THE EDGE OF JAPAN
Take in the perilous, picturesque lands around Mount Yōtei – from wildflower fields to snow-capped ridges and beyond. Travel on foot or horseback, and discover a range of optional activities to enhance your abilities

Genre(s) Action, Adventure, Open-World Powered by Expand Collapse