Ghost of Yotei
News, coverage and analysis tracking Ghost of Yotei across the outlets.
Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons AwardsCronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.
Ghost of Yotei Fans Upset as Multiplayer Content Support EndsSucker Punch Productions announced that the multiplayer content for Ghost of Yotei, specifically the Legends co-op mode, will not receive further major updates after only a month of support. This decision has led to significant disappointment among players who were expecting more content for the mode.
Sony Allegedly “Exploring” the Revival of “Older, Unused IPs”, Says InsiderSony is reportedly exploring the possibility of reviving older, unused intellectual properties. While no active development has been confirmed, the company is considering bringing back franchises like Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, and inFamous. This comes as other studios like Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch Productions are focused on their current projects.- Ghost of Yotei Legends Received Its Final Major Update in April, Dev ConfirmsSucker Punch Productions has confirmed that the multiplayer mode for Ghost of Yotei, titled Legends, has received its final major update. No further significant updates are planned for the mode.
Saros is selling worse than Returnal, analyst estimates, as it competes with hits like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil…Analyst Rhys Elliott estimates that Housemarque's new roguelike, Saros, has sold over 300,000 copies in its first two weeks, generating over $22 million. This performance is considered weaker than its predecessor, Returnal, due to a crowded market of recent blockbuster releases. Elliott suggests Saros may struggle to break even against its reported budget exceeding $76 million.
Gamers Still Pick Consoles for Exclusives, New Data FindsNew data from Circana indicates that exclusive games remain the primary reason for consumers choosing a specific console, with 41% of US players citing them as their main decision factor. While this figure has slightly decreased from the previous year, it still outweighs factors like friends and family owning a particular platform. Sony appears to be re-evaluating its strategy of porting major PlayStation 5 exclusives to PC, focusing more on hardware-driving titles and upcoming exclusives like Marvel's Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6.
Games Inbox: Will Marvel’s Wolverine be as good as Spider-Man 2?Readers discuss the potential of Marvel's Wolverine compared to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, with concerns about its movement and gore. Other topics include the future of digital game distribution, the perceived audience for Steam Machines, and the implications of Nintendo's movie ventures. There's also commentary on game difficulty modifiers, the impact of Grand Theft Auto 6, and PlayStation's digital rights management.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 630Several Push Square staff members share their gaming plans for the weekend, with titles like Little Nightmares, Metro Awakening, Ghost of Yotei, Invincible VS, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero being played. The discussion also touches on hardware upgrades like a 2TB M.2 SSD for the PlayStation 5.
Meet The Dungeon Master Controlling Ghost Of Yotei’s Lawless JapanSucker Punch Productions is evolving its open-world design philosophy for Ghost of Yotei, moving towards a more system-driven approach with an "event deck" acting as a hidden "dungeon master." This system dynamically guides player exploration and encounters, aiming to balance player freedom with structured content delivery. Developers Samuel Holley, Nate Fox, Jason Connell, and Ariadna Martinez discussed how this layered design ensures a compelling experience, with significant effort placed on side content to enrich the player's journey through the game's version of Hokkaido.
Former PlayStation head isn't sure how Sony can recoup those big budgets without first-party games coming to PCFormer PlayStation Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida expressed uncertainty about Sony's strategy for recouping massive game development budgets without releasing first-party titles on PC. He noted that while releasing games on PC after a delay helped recoup investments during the PlayStation 5 generation, he hasn't seen proof of a strategy change for the current generation.- Save On Limited Edition PS5 Consoles, Game, And More – The Best PS5 Deals Of The Week (May 15, 2026)This week's PlayStation 5 deals include discounts on various games like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Octopath Traveler 0, and Diablo 4. Limited edition PS5 bundles, such as the Ghost of Yotei Gold Limited Edition, are available for $600. Accessory deals include refurbished DualSense controllers and gaming headsets from Razer and Sony.
Gamescom Dev 2026 announces first speakers and sessionsGamescom Dev has announced the initial speakers and sessions for its upcoming conference in August, featuring over 50 confirmed speakers from prominent studios like Sucker Punch Productions, Compulsion Games, and Riot Games. The event, formerly known as Devcom Developer Conference, will host around 220 sessions and has seen a record number of exhibitor registrations.
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms redundanciesBehaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has confirmed a new round of redundancies due to a decline in demand for mobile and casual external development projects. The company stated that these decisions are difficult and expressed gratitude for the contributions of the affected employees. The article also reports on a significant increase in US consumer spending on video games in March 2026, driven by strong hardware sales, particularly for the Nintendo Switch 2.
US hardware sales rose 69% in March 2026 following strong Switch 2 performance | US Monthly ChartsTotal US consumer spending on video games increased by 12% to $5.3 billion in March 2026, driven by a 69% surge in hardware sales to $500 million, largely due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance. The Switch 2 led unit and dollar sales, surpassing the original Switch's performance. Console content spending also grew significantly, boosted by digital premium downloads and new releases.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for March 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia lands in the top 5Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for March 2026, with MLB The Show 26 leading the list. Pokemon Pokopia debuted at number 5, despite Nintendo not reporting digital sales for the game-key card title. Monster Hunter Stories 3 also made its debut on the chart at number 7.
Games Inbox: Will there ever be a Last Of Us Part 3?Readers discuss the inevitability of The Last of Us Part 3, considering the franchise's brand power and Sony's likely desire for more sequels. Other topics include hopes for a Zelda movie, the appeal of quirky Japanese game company decisions, and debates on optimal performance modes for current-generation consoles.
Ghost of Yotei star says Sucker Punch is "bold" to "leave behind safety and comfort" to tell new stories with fresh characters, but the actor doesn't know "what might come next"Erika Ishii, the voice actor for Atsu in Ghost of Yotei, describes Sucker Punch Productions as "bold" for venturing into new stories and characters with each installment of their anthology series. While sad to leave her character behind, Ishii expressed confidence in Sucker Punch's ability to deliver another hit, referencing their past successes with the Ghost series, Infamous, and Sly Cooper.- BAFTA: Clair Obscur och Dispatch vinner lika många priserClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch were the biggest winners at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025, each taking home three awards. Clair Obscur was named Game of the Year, also winning for best debut and best lead performance for Jennifer English. Dispatch received awards for best animation, sound, and supporting performance for Jeffrey Wright. Arc Raiders was recognized for its multiplayer component.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead at BAFTA Awards 2026Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch each won three awards at the BAFTA Awards 2026. Clair Obscur secured Best Game, Debut Game, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English, while Dispatch won for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, received a BAFTA Fellowship.
Pragmata Is Exactly Why AAA Games Don’t Need To Drag OnThe game Pragmata, developed by Capcom, demonstrates that AAA titles do not need excessive length to be enjoyable, with some reviewers completing it in as little as eight hours. Despite its shorter runtime, the game focuses on quality gameplay, story, and presentation, offering an innovative third-person shooter experience at a $60 price point, even on the Nintendo Switch 2.