Summary
As noted in the PlayStation Blog post covering it,Ghost of Yoteiis Sucker Punch’s first game to be built from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 console. What this ultimately allows the developer to do is to make a game that is even more visually captivating thanGhost of Tsushima, which is already an impressive graphical feat and was developed for the PlayStation 4, no less. The PlayStation Blog post goes on to mention thatGhost of Yoteifeatures “massive sightlines” that allow players to see far into the distance without compromising the game’s performance, as well as new skies that showcase twinkling stars and vibrant auroras and enhanced movement in the game’s vegetation as the wind blows through.
Needless to say,Ghost of Yoteiis set up to be a feast for the eyes on the powerful PlayStation 5 console, likely evenrivalingRed Dead Redemption 2in terms of visualsand realism. However, whileGhost of Yotei’s reveal certainly showcased its photo-realistic visuals, it simultaneously leaves one major question about the game’s future — specifically, whetherGhost of Yoteiwill offer PlayStation 5 Pro enhanced graphics at launch or simply receive a PlayStation 5 Pro enhancement update shortly after its release.
Ghost of Yotei Likely Has a Future With the PS5 Pro
Ghost of Yotei Could Be PS5 Pro Enhanced at Launch
Given the visuals already shown off inGhost of Yotei’s announcement trailer, it would make sense for the game to be enhanced for the PlayStation 5 Pro at launch. It has, of course, been confirmed thatGhost of Yoteiwas built specifically for the PlayStation 5, meaning its fate might be sealed to exclusively take advantage of the console’s base model. That being said, with the PlayStation 5 Pro launching on June 21, 2025, andGhost of Yoteicurrently only having a broad release window of 2025, Sucker Punch and Sony may have enough time to enhance the sequel’s visuals to benefit from the PlayStation 5 Pro’s upgraded hardware at its launch.
Arguably, games that prioritize their visuals, such asGhost of Yotei, deserve to be playable on the most powerful hardware available.
Ghost of Yotei Would Be Remiss Not to at Least Receive a PS5 Pro Enhancement Update
IfGhost of Yoteidoesn’t launch with PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced visuals, it should at least receive an enhancement upgrade shortly after. Several other PlayStation 5 games that have been out for some time now — includingMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,Horizon Forbidden West, andGhost of Yotei’s predecessor,Ghost of Tsushima— have already been selected to receivePlayStation 5 Pro Enhancement upgradesat some point due to the enticing visuals they currently offer. As such, there’s little reason whyGhost of Yoteishouldn’t also be considered for a PlayStation 5 Pro upgrade after its release.
ShouldGhost of Yoteinot launch with built-inPlayStation 5 Pro capabilities, it shouldn’t delay an enhancement patch, as it might not benefit from the same degree of attention if it had been released with the ability to take advantage of the console outright.
WhetherGhost of Yoteiis PlayStation 5 Pro-ready at launch remains to be seen, but it has at least likely been considered already, especially given the game’s graphical prowess — assuming the visuals in the announcement trailer accurately represent the final game. Nevertheless, at the very least,Ghost of Tsushimafanshave finally received the long-awaited news of a sequel that was previously only supported by unverified leaks and rumors. Furthermore, even on the base model of the PlayStation 5,Ghost of Yoteiwill likely be even more impressive thanGhost of Tsushimafrom a visual standpoint.
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.
