Sucker Punch’sGhost of Yoteiis primed to be a worthy follow-up to 2020’sGhost of Tsushima, one of the most surprisingly fantastic games of that year. Still,not much is known aboutGhost of Yoteiat this time, other than that it takes place a few centuries afterTsushima, in the region of Hokkaido, Japan.
This state of affairs will presumably change over the course of 2025, as Sucker Punch and Sony ramp up marketing for theTsushimasequel. The particulars ofGhost of Yotei’s story and gameplay are eagerly anticipated by fans, and trailers, gameplay previews, and press releases will no doubt cover these elements. But in the modern age, there are other ways to promote a game, and consideringGhost of Tsushima’s legacy, there might be one fitting, unconventional avenue for Sucker Punch to explore.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Remains Criminally Underrated
Available free of charge for those who own the base game,Ghost of Tsushima: Legendswas the most welcome of surpriseswhen it launched back in 2020. The multiplayer mode took the basics of the core single-player experience—simple but satisfying combat, character customization, and large-scale fights—and reframed them in a strong, impactful cooperative formula. It may not have reinvented the wheel, nor did it shoot to the top of the multiplayer game charts, but it managed to carve out a solid foothold for itself, becoming something of a cult classic.
For those who don’t ownGhost of Tsushima,Ghost of Tsushima: Legendscan be purchased separately for $19.99 USD.
Mythology and hard-hitting action mingle inGhost of Tsushima: Legends, allowing players to develop distinct classes and engage with theTsushimadesign staples in a radically new, supernatural context. Having said that, perhaps its greatest shortcoming is sheer brevity:Legendslacks the depth and variety of content that helps other contemporary multiplayer games retain their relevance over the long-term. But if Sucker Punch were to remedy this content drought in 2025, it could satisfy thelong-dedicatedLegendsplayerbase. If the developer is willing, it could also prop upGhost of Yoteiin the process.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Could Be the Perfect Venue for Ghost of Yotei Promotion
There’s also the benefit of garnering good will with gaming audiences—a resource that is invaluable in the modern era. Naturally, players are already considerably excited aboutGhost of Yotei, but endearing these consumers to theGhost of Tsushimauniverse once again certainly couldn’t hurt. UpdatingLegendswould also help generate hype for the sequel because it would reinvigorate an existing fanbase, possibly leading to aresurgence ofGhost of Tsushima’s popularityahead ofYotei.
At the end of the day, Sucker Punch probably doesn’t need too much help with promotingGhost of Yotei; it’s already well on its way to being one of the biggest releases of the year. But ingenuity and TLC paid to theGhost of Tsushima: Legendscommunityare solid goals to strive for in their own right. Clever cross-promotion would simply be an added benefit.
Ghost of Yotei
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Discover a bold, new story of a warrior in Japan who is on a mission of vengeance all her own.Set 300 years after the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu. Thirsty for revenge, she travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan, hunting those who killed her family many years earlier.
