There were a lot of exciting announcements at the recent State of Play, but Ghost of Yotei Stealing the show for sure. News of the sequel Ghost of Tsushima Long awaited but Ghost of Yotei To the surprise of many, not only is the game set over 300 years after the events of its predecessor, but it also introduces a new protagonist.
Atsuko Ronin, the female, takes the stage as Ghost of YoteiIntroduction It was a shocking and exciting revelation, but also a sad one that Jin Sakai was removed from the picture. Much speculation about the sequel predicted that it would revolve around the second Mongol invasion of Japan, which took place just a few years after the first film. Sucker Punch made the crucial decision to Ghost of Tsushima A more anthology-based franchise would be a stronger move, but that doesn’t mean Jin Sakai will be gone from the role entirely.
Ghost of Yotei still leaves room for Jin Sakai's appearance
Bringing new meaning to the name of the ghost of Tsushima
with Ghost of Yotei Taking place 300 years after the previous installment, Jin is clearly dead. However, this does not mean that he cannot continue to live. The story of Jin and the events that take place. Ghost of Tsushima It tends to become a legend that is passed down from generation to generation, making Jin a folk hero who can live on through the stories, and there are many opportunities for this character to be mentioned and hinted at at various points. Ghost of YoteiThe story of
Whether it's through interactions with his descendants or the writing found in the game, Jin still plays an important role even though he's not physically there. The introduction of a new region and era of Japan is an interesting change, and it will be interesting to see how Jin's story evolves through oral tradition, even after all these decades. Ghost of TsushimaJin's efforts to repel the Mongols will not be forgotten. It's even possible that Atsu could be Jin's descendant. Since the sequel announcement is still fresh, there's little information about this character, but it's not impossible that he's part of Jin's bloodline.
Ghost of Yotei
It took place in the Ezo region in 1603, which at that time was still an area outside of Japanese rule.
It’s also a beautiful way to pay homage to the franchise’s “ghost” moniker if Jin subtly haunts the story in some form. A Sucker Punch developer hinted that Ghost of Yotei It could be the first of many spin-off stories, and creating a chain reaction of each protagonist touching on the story in unexpected ways could be a clever way to make the game feel cohesive while also standing out.
Ghost of Yotei is a bold and promising choice.
Sucker Punch Take a Chance
Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yotei Setting the stage for an ongoing new PlayStation franchise shows that Sucker Punch isn’t afraid to take risks, and that’s exciting. The developer could have easily taken the expected route and presented a second Mongol invasion, but instead opted for a new narrative instead of a clear path forward. Even so, Ghost of YoteiJudging from the game's appearance, it's clear that it's still aiming to be a standalone story game as well.
Although there are controversies about Ghost of YoteiAtsu, the new protagonist, and her story promise another beautiful and violent adventure in the future. Sucker Punch shocked many with this change of direction, and it could be worth it if the story is on the same level or even better than its predecessor. Jin may be long gone, but his spirit will likely live on.
