Ghost of Yotei may be very a lot a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, however the two tales have virtually no tangible connection to 1 one other. Sucker Punch Productions’ newest is about in Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido), a whole bunch of miles from the eponymous island of its predecessor, and 329 years later. Atsu’s gorgeous and bloody journey is steeped within the area’s myths, nonetheless, and the Ghost left fairly a legacy. Late in Ghost of Yotei, you may be taught of Jin Sakai’s destiny.
[Warning: Major spoilers for Ghost of Yotei.]
Ghost of Tsushima tells an alternate, fictitious historical past of the primary Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274. It largely revolves round Jin eschewing his samurai traditions to grow to be a shinobi, forgoing the honorable fight that the samurai class adheres to, adopting assassination, subterfuge, and terror out of necessity in defending his residence. Jin turns into often called the Ghost, placing concern into the Mongol invaders. Over three centuries later, Atsu fosters an analogous persona because the Onryō, however the Ghost of Tsushima hasn’t been solely forgotten.
The Ghost Of Tsushima’s Legend Survived Over Three Centuries
The First Shinobi
Ghost of Yotei takes place in 1603, the primary 12 months of the Tokugawa Shogunate. A part of Atsu’s backstory is her participation within the Battle of Sekigahara three years earlier, which resulted within the Tokugawa clan gaining predominant management of the Japanese islands. Ezo, nonetheless, remains to be comparatively lawless in Ghost of Yotei‘s depiction. Beneath the Shogun’s orders, clan Matsumae (an actual clan that helped pacify Ezo for the Shogunate) is trying to interrupt the affect of the Yotei Six (a fictional band of de facto rulers).
Whereas hunting the Kitsune in Teshio Ridge, you may really discover a passing point out of the occasions of Ghost of Tsushima. Dojun, the particular person presently assuming the Kitsune identification, wrote a letter to Lord Saito about “the primary shinobi” utilizing wolfsbane to rebuff a Mongol invasion, however by no means despatched it. Right here is the complete transcript of the letter:
“My Lord,
I promise your persistence might be rewarded. Centuries in the past, a Mongol invasion was stopped on Tsushima island. The Shogun would have you ever consider the samurai have been accountable, however we all know how they lie. It was the work of a single man – the primary shinobi – and his use of wolfsbane.
Quickly, this energy might be yours. I merely want extra time.
Ever your trustworthy servant, Dojun”
The Kitsune is Saito’s spymaster and chief of the 9 Tails, a shinobi outfit that follows within the custom of the Ghost – though none are almost as competent as Jin. The notice refers to a particular incident in Ghost of Tsushima, when Jin was trying to seize the Mongol-controlled Citadel Shimura, his uncle’s seat. Moderately than lose samurai lives by storming the fort, Jin sneaks in and poisons the Mongols, an act that horrifies his ever-honorable uncle. Jin’s affect on Ezo is not solely so distant, although.
Jin Sakai Fled Tsushima & Died In Ezo
The Storm Blade
Later in Ghost of Yotei, while you’ve tracked the Saito brothers to Oshima Coast, Atsu catches wind of a legendary katana referred to as the Storm Blade. Investigating the parable will lead you to the southwesternmost nook of Ghost of Yotei‘s map. To anybody who’s performed Ghost of Tsushima, will probably be instantly apparent what you are uncovering. The image of clan Sakai, two mountains inside a hoop, might be seen all around the ravine you traverse whereas trying to find the Storm Blade.
You even discover Jin’s last haiku:
Outdated associates, by no means forgotten.
Ultimately, Atsu comes throughout a location referred to as the Dwelling of the First Shinobi. With Dojun’s letter in thoughts, it is past a doubt that Atsu discovers the derelict residence of Jin Sakai, deserted for roughly 300 years. Behind the home, overlooking the ocean and beneath a tree bent by the wind, is a grave bearing the Sakai image. It is referred to as the Grave of the Warrior of Storm.
Atsu finds Jin’s katana, granting you a brand new weapon equipment, and learns the Dance of Wrath, a method mastered by Jin in Ghost of Tsushima which, in Ghost of Yotei, is a stronger model of Atsu’s disarming Onyrō’s Strike. Claiming the Storm Blade, Atsu returns to Ugestsu the Storyteller, whose reminiscence is jogged by the relic.
Legend has it, a samurai forsook his code to defend his residence, however was ostracized for his actions. Regardless of being a hero to many, he was not welcome below restored samurai rule, and was ultimately compelled to go away. In keeping with the story, the shinobi left his residence island and ultimately settled in Ezo, the place he spent his last days.
Jin’s story, and why he is posthumously referred to as the Warrior of the Storm, is partly a personification of the actual first Mongol invasion of Japan, which was rebuffed by a violent storm that supposedly sunk a whole bunch of Mongol ships after solely a day of combating. Within the fictional historical past of Sucker Punch’s Ghost video games, Jin turns into an essential determine, even when his identify is misplaced to time.
Yotei touches on a lot of Tsushima‘s themes, together with the autocratic tendencies of the samurai class, even when the Matsumae are depicted as a a lot better different to the Yotei Six. Jin’s work clearly wasn’t finished by the point he settled in Ezo, as evidenced by his home being crammed with rotting weapons and armor. The Ghost of Tsushima’s legacy has an immense influence on Ghost of Yotei, though the sequel’s precise occasions are nicely faraway from its predecessor’s and Jin isn’t talked about by identify.
- Launched
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October 2, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
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Sucker Punch
- Writer(s)
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Sony Interactive Leisure
- Multiplayer
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On-line Co-Op
