Predicting Ghost of Yotei’s Release Date

Until its announcement last year, Ghost of Yotei was one of the most highly anticipated games in recent memory, though many fans likely expected it to be more of a direct sequel to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima than it seems to be. Rather than continuing the story of Jin Sakai from its predecessor, Ghost of Yotei is introducing a brand-new protagonist in Atsu, whose homeland was destroyed and family killed, making her tale one of what Sucker Punch has referred to as “underdog vengeance.”

Despite the unexpected direction Sucker Punch has chosen to take the franchise with Ghost of Yotei, it is still a long-awaited game that is likely to make a big splash once it launches. Currently, it has only been confirmed that Ghost of Yotei will launch in 2025, and apart from a somewhat minor update to its story on the game’s official website, the last time anything was revealed about it was in September 2024 via its announcement trailer. Nevertheless, Ghost of Yotei still seems to be on track for launch this year, and its release could actually come sooner than one might think.

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When Ghost of Yotei Might Launch

Ghost of Yotei May Launch in Summer 2025

Historically, summer release dates haven’t been preferable for major games, as people are generally distracted during summer with vacations and irregular schedules, and the latter half of the year has proven to be more profitable due to the holidays. However, more developers have been opting for summer release dates in the last five years or so, with Ghost of Yotei‘s predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, being one of those. Some of this may be due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to adjust their schedules long-term and commit more time to gaming, but it has also simply been viewed as an opportunity to stand out during a season when there is little competition.

In light of that, Ghost of Yotei may launch this summer — specifically, in July. Even rumors about Ghost of Yotei‘s release date suggest it could launch in July 2025, which would make sense given Ghost of Tsushima launched in July 2020. It would also allow it to capitalize on the hype surrounding Death Stranding 2‘s release, which is currently slated for June 26, 2025. Finally, it would be sooner than fans might expect, and therefore a nice surprise. All in all, it seems more likely than not that Ghost of Yotei will launch in July of this year, perhaps even August.

If Any Later, Ghost of Yotei Will Likely Launch in Fall 2025

If Ghost of Yotei does choose to launch later than Summer 2025, it could target a Fall 2025 release window instead. While a Summer 2025 release window might suit it better, the biggest game it currently has to compete with this fall is Borderlands 4, and since the two games are starkly different from one another, one might say they aren’t competitors at all. Ghost of Yotei may prefer to stake its claim on Fall 2025 before many other games do, and it certainly wouldn’t hurt its reputation to do so.

Regardless of when Ghost of Yotei launches, its release timing will still be indicative of how Sucker Punch plans to navigate the market with its unexpected Ghost entry. A summer launch would give Ghost of Yotei room to breathe and capitalize on a much quieter window, while a fall release might let lead the charge during this year’s holiday season. Either way, the anticipation surrounding Ghost of Yotei is only likely to grow as more details are disclosed, and whether it’s July or October, it already feels like one of 2025’s biggest releases is just around the corner.

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2025

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Sony Interactive Entertainment