Muse Miličević

I'd argue it feels twice as big because of the verticality. In Tsushima, you could see across vast distances. In Yotei, your view is often blocked by geography, creating a sense of mystery and discovery around every corner. You're constantly finding new caves, hidden paths up cliffs, and villages tucked away in valleys you couldn't see from a distance. It's a much more rewarding world to explore slowly, on foot, rather than just galloping through on your horse.

Ghost of Yotei expands on the side activities in some really cool ways! Here are some of the new highlights: Kami Shrines: These are beautiful, puzzle-like shrines dedicated to local spirits (kami). You don't just climb them; you often have to solve environmental puzzles using your tools, like redirecting water flows or manipulating wind chimes to open the path. Emishi Folktales: In the northern Ezo-fu region, you'll help the Emishi people with quests rooted in their culture. These often involve hunting specific legendary animals or appeasing nature spirits, and they reward you with unique charms and crafting patterns. Haunted Caves: These are super atmospheric, story-driven side dungeons. They're not just combat gauntlets; they have light horror elements and environmental storytelling that reveals dark secrets about the island's past. Sake Brewing Minigame: You can collect rare ingredients to brew different types of sake. Each type, when consumed at a hot spring, unlocks a unique, dream-like memory sequence that fleshes out the protagonist's backstory.It feels like there's a meaningful reward and a little story behind every activity, which makes exploring so much more satisfying than just ticking off boxes. The Game Informer side content preview goes into great detail on the Kami Shrines.

Think of it as a companion piece rather than a sequel. References exist, but you don’t need prior knowledge of Tsushima to enjoy it fully.

They’re challenging but fair. The game scales enemy AI smartly—you’ll need to read attack patterns and counter effectively. Boss fights often have multiple phases with environmental hazards like snowstorms or avalanches adding layers of difficulty.

Yes! Sucker Punch has officially confirmed that a Legends-style cooperative multiplayer mode is in development for Ghost of Yotei. It's not available at launch; they've said it will be released as a free post-launch update, similar to how the original Legends mode was added to Ghost of Tsushima. They haven't given a specific date yet, but they've promised it will build upon the foundation of the original with new classes, missions, and mechanics that take advantage of Yotei's new spirit-based combat system.