One of the biggest PS5 exclusives of 2025, Ghost of Yotei, finally has a release date and Sony has given a fresh look at the title with a new trailer for fans to dissectTech13:23, 23 Apr 2025Expect to explore a huge open world(Image: Sony)It's shaping up to be another big year for video games between the Nintendo Switch 2, GTA 6, and more.PS5 fans already have Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to look forward to, but Ghost of Yotei is also top of many wishlists.‌The game, which is a sequel of sorts to Ghost of Tsushima, has been shrouded in a degree of mystery since its reveal last year at a PlayStation event, but now Sucker Punch has lifted the lid on the Japan-set adventure.Article continues belowThe studio has confirmed a release date for Ghost of Yotei, and dropped a stunning new trailer.The new trailer pulls no punches, showcasing who the Onryo is after in what we expect will be an exciting tale of revenge, before revealing the game will launch on October 2, 2025.‌With targets like The Snake, The Oni, and more, it feels more than a little Tarantino as Atsu hunts down the Yotei Six."It’s been nearly five years since we shipped Ghost of Tsushima, and in that time we’ve been hard at work making Ghost of Yōtei something special," a blog post reads.We're excited to see if Yotei ties to Tsushima in some meaningful way(Image: Sony)‌"While the stories are unrelated, it’s important to us to make this a worthy follow-up to Jin’s journey, and we can’t wait for you to experience Atsu’s quest for vengeance later this year.""We hope the brief looks in today’s trailer give you a taste of what you can expect from Ghost of Yōtei. Beyond your first look at the Yōtei Six, you’ll spot some of the gorgeous scenery of Ezo as well as a handful of Atsu’s new weapons, a few of her allies, and even a new gameplay mechanic that will allow you to glimpse Atsu’s past and understand everything that was taken from her.""But we’ve only scratched the surface. In Ghost of Yōtei, we’ve built upon and evolved the way you explore the open world, offering even more freedom and variety than in Ghost of Tsushima."‌The game looks stunning(Image: Sony)"You’ll choose which leads to follow as you pick which Yōtei Six member you want to hunt down first. Atsu can also track other dangerous targets and claim bounties, or seek out weapon sensei to learn new skills. Ezo is wild, and as deadly as it is beautiful. As you trek across the open world you’ll find unexpected dangers and peaceful reprieves (including some returning activities from Tsushima), and you’ll be able to build a campfire anywhere in the open world for a rest under the stars.""We want you to have the freedom to explore Ezo however you decide to, and we can’t wait to share more."‌Preorders start next week, with the standard edition costing UK gamers £69.99, while the Digital Deluxe option adds additional items.Ghost of Yotei's Collector's Edition is stacked(Image: Sony)Finally, a Collector's Edition will add a Ghost Mask with display stand, as well as art cards and more.‌It'll be interesting to see how much crossover there is with Assassin's Creed Shadows, which launched earlier this year to positive reviews.In our review, we said:"Simply put, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is the biggest game in the long-running series, but also one of the finest. From its gameplay variety to its gorgeous open world, it’s the first game in the franchise to truly grab me in its vice grip since Origins."Article continues belowFor more on PlayStation, be sure to check out how you can get a PS5 console for £11 a month.For more of the latest news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters here.‌‌‌