Ghost of Yotei
News, coverage and analysis tracking Ghost of Yotei across the outlets.
Ghost of Yōtei's Hell Mode boss battle difficulty is now liveSucker Punch Productions has released Patch 1.601 for Ghost of Yōtei, introducing the challenging "Hell Mode" for boss battles and new class cosmetics. The update also includes Raid matchmaking, a "Gear Retirement" feature, and various performance and stability fixes.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch triumph at the BAFTA game awardsThe 22nd annual BAFTA Game Awards honored outstanding creative achievements, with Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Adhoc Studios' Dispatch taking home multiple awards, including Best Game for Clair Obscur. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen received an Academy Fellowship for his contributions to mobile gaming. The ceremony also faced controversy regarding the last-minute removal of a trailer for the game The Quiet Things.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes Best Game award at 2026 BAFTA Games Awards but shares spotlight with Dispatch with 3 wins eachClair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, with Sandfall Interactive also securing wins for Debut Game and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Dispatch tied for the most wins with three awards, including Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffery Wright, and also received nominations in multiple categories.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at the BAFTAs, but this time some other games got to win awards, tooClair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Best Game award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, though it secured only three wins out of ten nominations. Other notable winners included Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for Best Narrative. This year's awards saw a more distributed set of wins compared to Clair Obscur's previous dominant performances at other ceremonies.
Save on Games and Gear: Mario to Elden Ring Deals Are H... | TAGBest Buy's Ultimate Upgrade Event features discounts on games like Super Mario Galaxy and Monster Hunter Wilds, along with gaming hardware and trading cards. A new Call of Duty movie is slated for a 2028 release, penned by Taylor Sheridan, while a review of the budget-friendly AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB graphics card highlights its performance limitations. Additionally, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani used Mario Kart to explain a new tax on the super-rich, and actor Charlie Cox finally played Expedition 33.
No prizes for guessing what won Best Game at Bafta 2026 Games AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the dominant winner at the Bafta 2026 Games Awards, securing Best Game, Debut Game for Sandfall Interactive, and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. The Telltale Games style adventure Dispatch also received three awards for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen was controversially awarded the BAFTA Fellowship.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 winnersThe BAFTA Games Awards 2026 celebrated top titles, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Best Game. Blue Prince received the Game Design award, No Man's Sky won Best Evolving Game, and South of Midnight took home the New IP award. Other notable winners included Dispatch for Animation and Audio Achievement, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for Artistic Achievement.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Winners: Full Results and Biggest Moments | Invision Game CommunityThe BAFTA Games Awards 2026 celebrated a diverse range of titles, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 winning Best Game and Debut Game. Dispatch also received multiple awards for Animation and Audio Achievement. The ceremony recognized excellence across various categories, including music, technical and artistic achievements, and performance, with Ilkka Paananen receiving the Fellowship Award.
Ghost of Yotei Atsu actor says the game's wolf-petting scene was actually Sucker Punch's "director of cinematics, that was on all fours, getting his head patted by me"Erika Ishii, the actor who plays protagonist Atsu in Ghost of Yotei, revealed that the game's wolf-petting scene involved Sucker Punch's director of cinematics, Nate Fox, acting as the wolf. Ishii shared that she has a video of Fox on his hands and knees being petted by her during motion capture sessions. This behind-the-scenes detail offers a humorous insight into the motion capture process for the game.
PC gaming is growing, but it isn't because of Dota 2 and FortnitePC gaming is projected to surpass console revenue by 2028, driven by a growing diversity of titles beyond the top 20. While major titles like Dota 2 and World of Warcraft remain significant, a larger portion of revenue is now generated by a long tail of indie and double-A games, particularly RPGs and adventure titles. This trend indicates a shift in player spending and engagement towards a broader range of games on PC.- PlayStation’s Ghost of Yotei PS5 Bundle Is Now a Considerably Better Deal Following Price HikesSony's PlayStation 5 console is now a better value with the Ghost of Yotei bundle, following recent price increases on hardware. This bundle offers a more appealing deal for gamers seeking cost-effectiveness.
Saros Gets New PS5 Pro Trailer And DetailsNew details for the action game Saros have been revealed, focusing on its PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements including updated PSSR upscaling, increased base render resolution, and evolved 3D Audio. The game will also feature advanced weaponry with adaptive triggers and immersive haptic feedback from the DualSense controller. Saros is set to launch on April 30 for PlayStation 5, with a Digital Deluxe Edition offering 48-hour early access.
Saros: PS5 and PS5 Pro features detailedHousemarque has detailed the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements for their upcoming game, Saros, launching April 30, 2026. The PS5 Pro version will feature an increased base render resolution and upgraded PSSR support for a sharper image at 60 fps, alongside other graphical improvements. The game will also leverage the DualSense controller's adaptive triggers and haptic feedback for an immersive experience.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.- Ghost of Yotei’s Soundtrack Is Releasing on Vinyl, Here’s Where To Preorder ItThe soundtrack for the game Ghost of Yotei is being released on vinyl. Preorders are now available ahead of the June 12 release date.
I’ve finally played the five best games of 2025 - Reader's FeatureA reader shares their top five games from 2025, despite the year being over. While games like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws were honorable mentions, Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Sword of the Sea made the final list. The reader also discusses games they did not enjoy, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metroid Prime 4.
Ghost of Yotei's Brutal Raid Will Have No Matchmaking at Launch, So Bring FriendsSucker Punch has confirmed that the endgame Raid for Ghost of Yotei will not feature matchmaking at launch on April 10th, requiring players to form a four-person squad. The studio plans to implement matchmaking a few weeks after the initial release and suggests using the game's Discord server to find other players.- The Best PS5 Games In 2026This article rounds up the best PlayStation 5 games available, covering a wide range of genres and styles from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. It highlights recent favorites and modern classics, aiming to help players discover must-play titles for the console. The list includes critically acclaimed games like Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, among many others.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
Remember Those PC Icons on PS5? Sony Removed ThemSony has removed unused icons from the PlayStation 5's operating system that previously hinted at PC compatibility, suggesting a shift away from its PC port strategy. This follows reports of cancelled PC versions of games like Ghost of Yotei and Saros, and edits to studio websites removing PC references.