Ghost of Yoteiis sitting on the horizon, as the anticipated successor toGhost of Tsushimais one of the many titles set to make 2025 a busy year for gaming. The finer details ofGhost of Yoteiand its story remain secretive at the moment, but developer Sucker Punch is bound to share more news this year.
With a brand-new protagonist and a time jump 300 years ahead ofGhost of Tsushima,Ghost of Yoteipromises major changes for the series. Many were expecting a direct sequel toGhost of Tsushima, but expanding the franchise with standalone stories set throughout Japan’s history may actually be a stronger approach that ensures the series' longevity.Ghost of Yoteimay be taking the story in a new direction, but based on the game’s first trailer, the importance of animals is bound to continue entertaining players.
Ghost of Yotei’s Embrace of Its Successor’s Animal Content is a Good Sign
A Fan-Favorite Feature in Ghost of Tsushima Returns
Animals played an important role inGhost of Tsushima’s setting. From butterflies to deer, each animal included inGhost of Tsushimahelped bring its environment to life in a special way. Whether one is welcomed by crabs when bowing at a beach shrine or a run-in with a pack of wild boar requires quick-thinking defense, each animal is made an essential part of the game’s ecosystem. The titular island would feel barren without the diverse number of animals showcased throughout the story, and it’s exciting thatGhost of Yoteiappears to be making this a tradition.
Specific animals inGhost of Tsushimaare able to be hunted, while others can’t be harmed. Although unconfirmed, it’s likely thatGhost of Yoteiwill also feature hunting.
Ghost of Yotei’s Teased Animals Hold Promise
Since the first trailer merely teased the game, there is understandably not enough time to showcase every single animal that is set to berepresented inGhost of Yotei, but the sneak peek was a good start. The main animal the trailer focuses on is a wolf. Its role in the story is mysterious, but it seems likely that the wolf may play a companion role, at least in some capacity.
Another exciting animal featured in the firstGhost of Yoteitrailer is a herd of horses. Wild horses gracefully galloping across a sprawling green field asthe titular Mount Yoteisits in the distance is one of the more breathtaking scenes from the brief trailer. Between the wolf and wild horses, there are bound to be even more animals waiting to breathe extra life into the new setting.
Everything Confirmed About Ghost of Yotei, So Far
Right now, there is no hint from Sucker Punch about when more news about the sequel will be revealed.Ghost of Yotei’s exciting new settingopens the door for new animals that aren’t native to Tsushima Island to be introduced. While it’s bittersweet to leave Jin’s story behind, Atsu’s journey promises another emotional and striking narrative to be explored.
AGhost of Tsushimamovie is currently in development. It’s set to be led byJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski.
With 2025 being so stacked with releases, Sucker Punch is caught in a tough situation when setting an official launch target in stone.GTA 6’s impending arrivalin the fall leaves a lot of publishers and developers with the tough decision of either releasing beforehand to get ahead of Rockstar or to risk releasing afterward. Only time will tell, but whateverGhost of Yoteihas in store, it’s reassuring to know that Sucker Punch has held onto the importance of including animals for players to enjoy.
