Ghost of Yoteipromises a completely different story than its beloved predecessor,Ghost of Tsushima. From a new protagonist with Atsu to a completely different era and location,Ghost of Yoteiis primed to be a bold and exciting leap forward for developer Sucker Punch. With a time jump of 300 years,Ghost of Yoteiis teasing an offering of different weapons compared toGhost of Tsushima.
One of the most exciting reveals inGhost of Yotei’s announcement trailer is the confirmation of matchlock guns. The prospect of using firearms in tandem with blades is thrilling, but that isn’t the only major combat change. It has also been revealed that Atsu will be able to dual-wield swords, which was a feature that manyGhost of Tsushimaplayers longed for. While some may have wanted to dual-wield as Jin Sakai,Atsu is shaping up to be a fascinating characterwho contrasts Jin in a variety of compelling ways. This is a big enough difference on its own, but it also implies a change in howGhost of Yoteiutilizes stealth mechanics.
Ghost of Yotei’s Dual-Wielding Could Signal a Completely Different Approach to Stealth
Atsu Seems More Aggressive Than Jin
So far, much ofGhost of Yoteiremains hidden in the shadows, but it has been confirmed that Atsu’s journey is fueled more by revenge and anger than honor and protecting the people of Tsushima from the invading Mongols. It’s unclearhowGhost of YoteiandGhost of Tsushimawill be connected, if at all, but the differences are blatant. Atsu’s more aggressive nature will likely be brought to even greater heights with the help of two swords at one’s disposal. However, with two katanas available to use, it raises questions about whether Atsu will also have a tanto in her arsenal or not.
Because of the drastic timeline change, it’s possible thatGhost of Yoteicould still have more weapons to reveal. As of now, though, it looks like Atsu does not have a tanto. InGhost of Tsushima, Jin uses the small dagger for stealth kills, and if it is missing from Atsu’s arsenal, then this has huge gameplay implications. Either this meansGhost of Yoteimay not prioritize stealth, or it will approach stealth in an undisclosed way that differs fromGhost of Tsushima. With so much stealth featured in the latter, it would be shocking if there is very little stealth involved in its successor.
Ghost of Yoteiis set in the year 1603, the beginning of the Edo period.
Atsu’s Confirmed Weapons So Far
Her small arsenal doesn’t really imply stealth-based combat. The addition of a kusarigama is another exciting development, and while it is a close to mid-range weapon, it may not be the most effective way of killing someone stealthily. Of course,Atsu could be far less concerned about stealth than Jin, since she is on a path of vengeance. The kusarigama could simply be a necessity, as she possibly knows she will have to deal with instances of sneak attacks. However, doing so with a kusarigama would be a wild choice.
Ghost of Yotei Promises a Thoughtful Departure From Its Predecessor
BeforeGhost of Yoteiwas officially announced, many theories about the sequel expected it to revolve around the second Mongol invasion. Instead,Sucker Punch completely subverted expectations, and it could be risky enough of a change to bring something stellar to life.
The Edo period was defined by a strict social structure, implying Atsu is shaking things up.
It sometimes feels rare for developers to take such bold leaps into different territory, and that’swhat makesGhost of Yoteiso exciting. From early footage, it seems like a fresh and unique story that still holds true to the basics of its predecessor. As more information is revealed, it will be fascinating to see howGhost of Yoteiapproaches stealth.
