{"id":14460,"date":"2025-07-10T23:15:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T23:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T23:15:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T23:15:55","slug":"its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns\/","title":{"rendered":"#&#8217;It&#8217;s Not About Checking Off a Map, It&#8217;s About Engaging with What Excites You&#8217;: Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" 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id=\"%E2%80%98Its_Not_About_Checking_Off_a_Map_Its_About_Engaging_with_What_Excites_You_Ghost_of_Yotei_PS5_Gameplay_Stuns\"><\/span>&#8216;It&#8217;s Not About Checking Off a Map, It&#8217;s About Engaging with What Excites You&#8217;: Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"body body-text article-text\">\n<section class=\"text\">\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"'It's Not About Checking Off a Map, It's About Engaging with What Excites You': Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns 1\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/7c782831bea9a\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-1.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/7c782831bea9a\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-1.450x.jpg 450w, https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/7c782831bea9a\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-1.900x.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 450px, (min-width: 800px)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/7c782831bea9a\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-1.900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"'It's Not About Checking Off a Map, It's About Engaging with What Excites You': Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns 1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Sucker Punch has <em>finally<\/em> pulled back the curtain on Ghost of Yotei, the next tentpole PS5 exclusive launching later this year, on 2nd October.<\/p>\n<p>This presentation was the deep dive we\u2019ve all been waiting for, delving into the key facets of the forthcoming follow-up: exploration, combat, and personalisation.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"_Vgol79h8xk\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Vgol79h8xk?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ghost of Y\u014dtei PS5 Gameplay Deep Dive | State of Play\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Vgol79h8xk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><figcaption>\n<p class=\"youtube-watch\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Watch This Video on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_Vgol79h8xk\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on <strong><span class=\"icon icon-youtube-play\"><\/span> YouTube<\/strong> <span class=\"icon icon-link-external\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"youtube-sub\">Subscribe to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/pushsquare?sub_confirmation=1\">Push Square<\/a> on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sub-button external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/pushsquare?sub_confirmation=1\"><span class=\"subs-label\">YouTube<\/span><span class=\"subs\">158k<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>For us, the big takeaway here is that the sequel has been designed with a player-first philosophy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"for-mobile\">\n<figure class=\"youtube with-primis\" data-videoid=\"x5SKEYYHsuc\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x5SKEYYHsuc?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"yt-2\" class=\"external youtube-thumbnail\" title=\"Play\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x5SKEYYHsuc\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/x5SKEYYHsuc\/mqdefault.jpg 800w, https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/x5SKEYYHsuc\/maxresdefault.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/x5SKEYYHsuc\/maxresdefault.jpg\" width=\"890\" height=\"501\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"YouTube Video\"><\/a><figcaption>\n<p class=\"youtube-watch\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Watch This Video on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x5SKEYYHsuc\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on <strong><span class=\"icon icon-youtube-play\"><\/span> YouTube<\/strong> <span class=\"icon icon-link-external\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"youtube-sub\">Subscribe to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/pushsquare?sub_confirmation=1\">Push Square<\/a> on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sub-button external\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/pushsquare?sub_confirmation=1\"><span class=\"subs-label\">YouTube<\/span><span class=\"subs\">158k<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe world of Yotei is vast,\u201d creative director Nate Fox noted during the demo. \u201cBut it\u2019s not about checking everything off. It\u2019s about engaging with what excites you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A new clue system will allow you to get to the content you want much quicker.<\/p>\n<p>As you defeat enemies, you\u2019ll be able to interrogate them to unlock clues, in the form of playing cards. As you assemble enough of these, they\u2019ll turn into leads, which will help guide you around the map.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"'It's Not About Checking Off a Map, It's About Engaging with What Excites You': Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns 2\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/ca88385d7498f\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-2.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/ca88385d7498f\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-2.450x.jpg 450w, https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/ca88385d7498f\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-2.900x.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 450px, (min-width: 800px)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/ca88385d7498f\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-2.900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"'It's Not About Checking Off a Map, It's About Engaging with What Excites You': Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns 2\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Sucker Punch says it doesn\u2019t want you to rush, but instead wants you to explore at your own pace. It noted that sometimes the best thing to do is simply wander around the world and explore the things that grab your attention.<\/p>\n<p>This sense of freedom will expand to the combat system, where you\u2019ll have dozens of different weapons to master. Some will be advantageous against different types of enemies, but it\u2019s ultimately down to you how you want to approach each skirmish and play.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the type of equipment you assign to heroine Atsu will further tailor your play. And, of course, you\u2019ll be free to unlock various different types of armour and cosmetics to further customise your look.<\/p>\n<p>As a lone wolf, Atsu will sleep under the stars, but she will form bonds with other characters.<\/p>\n<p>However, each time you set up camp, those allies \u2013 known as the Wolf Pack \u2013 will come to you, meaning you won\u2019t need to keep travelling backwards and forwards to different merchants. This, according to Sucker Punch, will allow you to continue on your adventure wherever you are.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"scanlines\" title=\"'It's Not About Checking Off a Map, It's About Engaging with What Excites You': Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns 3\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/29779e58ccf89\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-3.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/29779e58ccf89\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-3.450x.jpg 450w, https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/29779e58ccf89\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-3.900x.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 450px, (min-width: 800px)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/29779e58ccf89\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns-3.900x.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"'It's Not About Checking Off a Map, It's About Engaging with What Excites You': Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns 3\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"insert-label centered insert lazyload for-mobile insert-extended lazyload\">\n<div id=\"PS_MPU_X_A687049394E7DE\" style=\"min-width:300px; min-height:250px\" data-dfp-id=\"pushsquare\/mobile_web_display\/article\" data-dfp-sizes=\"300x250,300x600\" data-dfp-targeting=\"pos=1,gto=false,experiment=nl-article-mobile-2\" class=\"lazyload\" data-prebid-config=\"Lazy_Load_HP_MPU\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If all of that\u2019s not enough, you\u2019ll be able to play through the single player campaign in Japanese with full lipsync and subtitles if you like. And there\u2019ll be various different modes inspired by a number of legendary Japanese directors.<\/p>\n<p>You can get the full lowdown in the video embedded above, but we\u2019ve compiled some additional recommended reading for you below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Are You Sold on Ghost of Yotei?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Two Jaw-Dropping Limited Edition Ghost of Yotei PS5 Consoles Announced<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ghost of Yotei Confirms Japanese Dub at Launch, Complete with Full Lip-Syncing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ghost of Yotei Goes Above and Beyond with New Director Modes, Even Has Lo-Fi Beats<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How\u2019s your hype holding out for Ghost of Yotei right now? Are you ready to play this game on 2nd October? Let us know in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"text source\">[source <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\" title=\"External Link: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_Vgol79h8xk\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_Vgol79h8xk\">youtube.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:pushsquare.com\/ssl\/ps5\/related-info\/dc4eedd698b3d6b4d8c525879f6262e2 @ 1752188164 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"see-also\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Related Games<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"first\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\" first last\"><strong>Ghost of Yotei<\/strong> (PS5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>See Also<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"first\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\" first last\">The Best PS5 Games (2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/game\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Game<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/news\/2025\/07\/its-not-about-checking-off-a-map-its-about-engaging-with-what-excites-you-ghost-of-yotei-ps5-gameplay-stuns\" target=\"_blank\" >Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8216;It&#8217;s Not About Checking Off a Map, It&#8217;s About Engaging with What Excites You&#8217;: Ghost of Yotei PS5 Gameplay Stuns Sucker Punch has finally pulled back the curtain on Ghost of Yotei, the next tentpole PS5 exclusive launching later this year, on 2nd October. 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