Ghost of Yōtei launches on PS5 with Atsu in 1603 on Ezo

Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment released Ghost of Yōtei on PlayStation 5 on October 2, with the game going live at local midnight in most regions and earlier in parts of the United States. The standalone sequel, set in 1603 on the island of Ezo, follows a new protagonist, Atsu, as she pursues the six leaders who murdered her family in a revenge-driven open world built around melee combat and exploration.

Sony confirmed the global timing for the launch. For most players the game becomes playable at midnight local time on October 2. In the United States the release is tied to Eastern Time, meaning it unlocks at 12:00 a.m. ET and therefore at 9:00 p.m. PT, 10:00 p.m. MT and 11:00 p.m. CT on October 1. Preloading has been enabled on the PlayStation Store ahead of launch, with the full download weighing in at roughly 80 to 90 gigabytes for many users. Players are advised to expect staggered access and the possibility of early spoilers in regions that reach midnight first.

A substantial day one update, version 1.006, is required at launch and Sony described it as an essential download. The patch addresses performance and stability, fixes issues with ray...