Ghost of Yotei launches Oct 2 on PS5, 85 GB size, preload Sept 25

Sucker Punch Productions and Sony are preparing to release Ghost of Yotei, the standalone followup to 2020 hit Ghost of Tsushima, on October 2 for PlayStation 5, and this week the publisher showcased more of the game’s combat while details about its size and preload timing surfaced. A new gameplay video on the official PlayStation YouTube channel highlights how the game’s heavy odachi greatsword handles in the hands of protagonist Atsu, while backend listings on PlayStation’s network indicate the title will occupy roughly 85.1 gigabytes and may be available to preload starting September 25.

The odachi sequence in the video shows Atsu charging into a small band of enemies from horseback, leaping off her mount to strike and following with arcing and overhead slashes that appear to one hit weaker foes. The clip also demonstrates three distinct short combos, a charged spinning strike that can down opponents in a single blow, and a quick pommel nudge for pacing, underscoring the weapon’s tradeoff between slower swings and high stopping power. Sucker Punch has previously revealed other melee options such as single and dual-form katanas, the yari spear and the kusarigama, along with...