Ghost of Yotei PS5: Global Release Times Revealed
▼ Summary
– Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, releases on October 1 or 2 depending on your region, with a single international launch time of midnight local time.
– The game is a PS5 exclusive with no PC release, Xbox cross-launch, or PS4 backward compatibility, testing Sony’s single-platform strategy.
– Ghost of Yotei has received an 87 review score, an improvement from the original’s 83, but it barely ranks in the top 10 highest-scored games of the year.
– Players can pre-download the 85 GB game on PS5 ahead of its release to prepare for immediate play.
– The author plans to play the game over the weekend, having anticipated it for five years since the original was their 2020 Game of the Year.
The highly anticipated release of Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Sucker Punch’s acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, is nearly here. Players around the world can mark their calendars for a simultaneous global launch, with the game becoming available at midnight local time on Thursday, October 2. For those in North America, this translates to a Wednesday evening rollout: 9 PM PDT, 10 PM MT, 11 PM CT, and finally 12 AM EDT on the East Coast.
This straightforward launch schedule is somewhat of a rarity in today’s gaming landscape, as the title is releasing exclusively on a single console. There is no accompanying PC version or any form of cross-platform availability. The game represents a continuation of Sony’s strategy regarding high-profile, single-platform releases, arriving solely on the PlayStation 5 without backward compatibility for the PS4.
The arrival of Ghost of Yotei comes exactly five years after its predecessor, which was a Game of the Year contender for many in 2020. Early critical reception has been strong, with the sequel earning an aggregate score of 87. This marks a notable improvement over the original’s 83, though in a fiercely competitive year, that score just barely secures it a spot within the year’s top ten highest-rated games.
For those eager to jump in immediately, the game is already available for pre-load on the PS5. The total download size comes in at 85 GB, allowing players to have everything ready to go the moment the clock strikes midnight in their region. While some dedicated fans on the East Coast might plan a late night to start playing right at launch, others with early morning responsibilities will likely find time to explore its world over the following days. After a five-year wait, taking time to fully appreciate the experience seems like the most rewarding approach.
(Source: Forbes)
