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Acclaimed PlayStation 5 Action Game Adds a Crossover Hero in New Mode
Ghost of Tsushima's protagonist, Jin Sakai, has been added as a playable character to the PlayStation 5 action game Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted. This crossover hero will be available in the new single-player combat mode, retaining his signature combat skills and four stances. The new mode is included in the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition.
Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara Trailer Showcases Old Conflicts, New Foes and Killer Abilities
A new trailer for Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara showcases the upcoming story expansion, featuring a reunion between Atsu and her former comrade Nagato during the Battle of Sekigahara. The expansion, launching October 1st, introduces new enemies, a two-handed axe weapon, and new abilities for Atsu, alongside a free roguelike survivor mode called Most Wanted.
Ghost of Yōtei’s Most Wanted Mode Features the Return of Jin Sakai
Sucker Punch Productions has released a new trailer for Ghost of Yōtei, detailing the upcoming free 'Most Wanted' mode and the paid 'Echoes of Sekigahara' expansion. The 'Most Wanted' mode introduces new playable characters, including the return of Jin Sakai, and offers a rogue-like survival experience. Both content updates will be available on October 1st exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Best Open-World RPGs Like The Witcher 3 in 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This guide recommends open-world RPGs for players who enjoyed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, highlighting games with similar elements like memorable characters, engaging side quests, and meaningful choices. Titles such as Cyberpunk 2077, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and Elden Ring are discussed for their strengths in world-building, exploration, and atmosphere.
Acclaimed PlayStation 5 Exclusive Gets Major Story Expansion, Release Date Set
Sucker Punch Productions announced that the PlayStation 5 exclusive Ghost of Yōtei will receive a story expansion titled Echoes of Sekigahara and a new survival mode called Most Wanted on October 1, 2026. The Complete Edition will be priced at $69.99, with an upgrade option for existing owners at $14.99.
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Announced With New Content, Price, & PS5 Release Date
Sucker Punch Productions has announced the Ghost of Tsushima Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, launching October 1, 2026. This edition includes the base game, the multiplayer mode Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, a new narrative expansion titled Echoes of Sekigahara, and a new single-player combat survival mode called Most Wanted. An upgrade option and pre-order bonuses are also available.
Sony announces new Ghost of Yotei expansion and Complete Edition, but the upgrade cost is a slap in the face for day-one…
Sony has announced Ghost of Yotei: The Complete Edition, launching October 1, 2026, which includes the new Echoes of Sekigahara expansion and a roguelike survival mode called Most Wanted. Existing owners will need to pay $14.99 to upgrade their copies, a price point criticized as unfair, especially for digital deluxe edition owners. A free patch will also add quality-of-life features and a Beauty of Yotei mode for all players.
Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition is coming to PS5 later this year, with new story additions, a new roguelike survival mode, and more
Sony and PlayStation have announced Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition for PlayStation 5, launching October 1, 2026. This definitive version includes all original content, new story additions titled Echoes of Sekigahara, a new roguelike survival mode called Most Wanted, and other enhancements. An upgrade option will be available for existing owners.
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition and Echoes of Sekigahara Expansion Announced for October 1st
Sucker Punch Productions announced the Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara expansion and the Complete Edition, both launching October 1st. The expansion introduces a new story focusing on Atsu's past, new characters, weapons, and armor, alongside a new 'Most Wanted' survival mode. The Complete Edition will bundle all content for $69.99, with an upgrade available for existing owners.
How a Ghost of Yotei developer spent years making his own hit Steam game under the eye of Sony at Sucker Punch:…
Jean Nguyen, an animator at Sony's Sucker Punch studio, successfully developed and released his own Steam game, Dinoblade, with the company's support. The dinosaur action RPG has sold over 83,000 copies in its first week, achieving a 90% positive user review score. Nguyen highlights the creative freedom and learning opportunities gained from working on his independent project alongside his AAA role.
Dinoblade Review – Extinction Event
Dinoblade is an action RPG that retains the charm of its demo with a ridiculous premise, gorgeous animations, and a Souls-inspired combat system. While the core gameplay loop of light/heavy attacks, dodging, and parrying is solid, the game suffers from a lack of visual polish and a simplistic narrative. Despite these shortcomings, the fluid animations, engaging boss fights, and fun combat make Dinoblade an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of fast-paced Soulslike-inspired games.
An animator at Ghost of Yotei studio Sucker Punch just released his own action RPG on Steam, and he can't believe its success: "36,000 COPIES SOLD IN 24 HOURS"
Dinoblade, an action RPG developed by Jean Nguyen of Team Spino and a senior gameplay animator at Sucker Punch Productions, has achieved significant success on Steam, selling 36,000 copies within its first 24 hours. The game, which allows players to control a Spinosaurus wielding a greatsword in a prehistoric world, also garnered over 600,000 wishlists prior to launch and maintains a 'Very Positive' rating.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive and Kepler Interactive was awarded Best Game at the Develop:Star Awards 2026, alongside wins for Best Narrative and Best Audio. Other notable winners included Frontier Developments for Best Studio and Sony Interactive Entertainment for Publishing Star.
Dinoblade – Everything You Need to Know
Dinoblade is a prehistoric action-RPG developed by solo creator Jean Nguyen, featuring dinosaurs wielding large swords. The game blends Soulslike combat with light RPG progression and exploration, and its demo has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam. Currently slated for a July 23rd release on PC, Dinoblade focuses on fluid combat, readable animations, and a compelling narrative about preventing extinction.
Popular 2011 PlayStation 3 Action Game Losing Online Support
Sony announced that the PlayStation 3 exclusive action-adventure game Infamous 2 will lose its online support, including its user-generated content feature, on August 31, 2026. This shutdown will also affect certain trophies related to the UGC content. The base campaign of Infamous 2 will remain playable.
PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yotei Triggers Tourism Push in Hokkaido, Japan, With Plans for Curated Tours of Locations Featured in the Game
The PlayStation 5 exclusive game Ghost of Yotei is inspiring tourism initiatives in Hokkaido, Japan, with towns near Mount Yotei planning curated tours of in-game locations. These efforts aim to attract visitors to the region outside of the ski season, including collaborations with local craftspeople for official merchandise.
Control Resonant Might Finally Scratch That inFamous Itch
This article discusses how Remedy Entertainment's upcoming game, Control Resonant, might satisfy the desire for a power fantasy similar to Sucker Punch Productions' inFAMOUS series, particularly inFAMOUS Second Son. While not a direct replacement, Control Resonant's focus on superpowers, traversal, and combat in a modern city setting on the PlayStation 5 offers a comparable experience, albeit with a more supernatural and bizarre tone.
When it comes to RPG design, Fallout: New Vegas lead Josh Sawyer says Ghost of Tsushima and Yotei have "some of the…
Fallout: New Vegas lead designer Josh Sawyer praised Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment for their armor design in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei. Sawyer highlighted how artistic freedom and streamlined stat bonuses contribute to effective and visually appealing armor sets in RPGs.
8 Open World Games to Finish Before GTA 6 Drops | TAG
This guide helps busy adults prioritize their open-world game backlogs before the release of Grand Theft Auto 6. It suggests finishing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Cyberpunk 2077 first, followed by Elden Ring if time permits, and offers triage rules for deciding which games to complete or abandon based on playtime and completion percentage.
Vampire Survivors has a free content expansion, plus a Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC in Summer 2026
Developer poncle has released a free content update for Vampire Survivors, version 1.15, which includes major quality-of-life improvements, new content like stages and characters, and various tweaks. Additionally, the 'Legacy of the Bloodmoon' DLC was announced for Summer 2026, serving as an expansion to 'Legacy of the Moonspell'. poncle also revealed plans for a new studio in Japan headed by Sawaki Takeyasu and a lineup of 'Survivaton' games.
