The latest PlayStation State of Play just wrapped up, and to be honest, most of the event was pretty underwhelming—right up until the end. That’s when everything changed, and Sony delivered a mic drop moment. (Cue action-packed scenes from the Ghost trailer.)

At the close of the event, they dropped the bombshell we didn’t see coming: Ghost of Yotei! Yes, you read that right, a sequel to the legendary Ghost of Tsushima. (More epic trailer scenes, because we can’t get enough.)

Ghost of Yotei: What We Know So Far

This time, we’re headed north, to the breathtaking region surrounding Mt. Yotei in Northern Japan. Set nearly 400 years after the events of the original game, this isn’t just a continuation of Jin’s story. In fact, Jin Sakai won’t be making a return—after all, it’s been centuries since the events of Tsushima.

But don’t worry, the new protagonist looks just as badass—maybe even more so. From the trailer, it seems like she’s got some wolves by her side, which is just chef’s kiss for fans of animal companions in games. Whether they’ll serve as combat partners or play some other role in the story remains to be seen, but we’re already all in for the ride.

Combat and Visuals

The combat, based on the snippets we saw, looks intense and brutal—just the way we like it. We’re talking about new weapons, sleek moves, and an overall level of fluidity that builds on what made the original Ghost of Tsushima such a standout. And let’s not forget the scenery—the landscapes around Mt. Yotei look absolutely stunning, continuing the trend of breathtaking environments that made the original game a visual masterpiece.

No surprises there, since Ghost of Yotei is the follow-up to one of the best PlayStation games of all time. Oh, and did I mention? It’s PS5 Pro enhanced, making it the second reason after GTA 6 to start thinking about upgrading to the Pro.

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