What is Ghost of Yotei?
Set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei moves the action to Ezo — the northern frontier we now call Hokkaido — where Mount Yōtei rises over land that no shogun’s law reaches. In 1603, you step into the role of Atsu, a traveler crossing sprawling grasslands and snowy tundras full of hidden dangers. It’s a PlayStation 5 open-world action RPG from Sucker Punch Productions that trades Tsushima’s ordered coastline for a wilder, colder wilderness.
Getting started
Ghost of Yotei is an RPG adventure built on exploration, survival, and self-directed progress. In your first few hours, focus on learning to read the world instead of sprinting the main quest: the opening story beats act as your tutorial and hand you the core tools, so follow them until you feel comfortable, then let curiosity take over.
Keep three habits from the start:
- Alternate between biomes. Grasslands give you long sightlines; snowy tundras hide both threats and rewards. Moving through both teaches you how the frontier works.
- Check your gear and supplies regularly. This is a journey, not a sprint — keeping yourself stocked matters more than hoarding.
- Never assume a path is safe. The area around Mount Yōtei is outside Japan’s rule, and unexpected dangers are part of the deal.
Tips for beginners
- Read the terrain before you commit. Stop on high ground, scan the grassland and ridge lines, then move. Snow and shadows hide enemies — and hide you from them too.
- Upgrade as you go, don’t hoard. Better equipment early makes every later fight more forgiving.
- Let side paths be your teacher. Detours in the frontier lead to supplies and knowledge that make the main journey far easier.
- Respect the cold. Tundra weather isn’t just atmosphere; treat it as a real factor in how you move, fight, and plan.
- Go at your own pace. Atsu’s 1603 journey is the spine of the story, but nothing forces you to grind through a region that’s too tough — retreat, regroup, come back stronger.
- Experiment with your playstyle. As an RPG, Ghost of Yotei rewards trying different approaches over locking into one rigid build.
- Use Mount Yōtei as your compass. The peak dominates the horizon, so let landmarks keep you oriented when you wander off the beaten track.
Is it worth playing?
Yes — especially if you like open-world action RPGs. Ghost of Yotei is a PlayStation 5 exclusive from a studio with a strong track record, set in a striking frontier with real atmosphere, and it arrives with a solid critical score of 85.7. If a cold, beautiful, dangerous world that lets you set your own pace sounds appealing, this is an easy recommendation.