Ghost of Yotei is the sequel Ghost of Tsushima

After what felt like an eternity of waiting, Ghost of TsushimaThe long-rumored sequel has finally been revealed, but it may not be what some fans expected. Instead of continuing Jin Sakai's story from the first game, Ghost of Yotei Features a brand new hero named Atsu and the events are set three centuries later Ghost of TsushimaAt the end of the Sengoku period and the beginning of the Edo period. What's more, it will take players “beyond Japan's edge” to the land around Mount Yotei in Ezo, for an original story that may or may not be directly connected to Jins.

Although it may come as a disappointment and a shock to some that the beloved Jin Sakai will not be reprising his role. Ghost of YoteiThe protagonist, this anthological structure seems to lead the franchise exactly what it is Ghost of TsushimaA sequel is needed. Finally, it opens what can now be referred to as the Sucker Punch.the ghost“On various occasions the franchise may not have been this otherwise.

Ghost of Yotei is the best thing for the franchise

Yotei's Ghost establishes an anthological structure for the franchise that a gin sequel cannot

It might be nice to see Jin Don wearing the ghost mask again, Ghost of Yotei Opens more franchises than direct Ghost of Tsushima There may never be a sequel. The franchise was only meant to continue with sequels Ghost of TsushimaIt may have permanently walled off its overarching narrative, preventing it from exploring anything beyond Jin's personal story and the lives of those directly affected by his actions. Going in this direction could have worked for the franchise, but its future would likely have been severely limited.

with Ghost of Yotei Kickstarting this somewhat unexpected direction for the franchise, Sucker Punch the ghost The series could potentially be similar to that of Ubisoft Assassin's Creed series. Assassin's Creed has always offered players the opportunity to explore time periods centuries apart from each other and yet woven together by the overarching concept of a shared bloodline of Assassins, which, in turn, allowed players to experience most of the entries in the series. A different hero's shoes. It also increases life expectancy Assassin's Creed series, because there seems to be no end to fascinating historical time periods, original stories, and unique characters to lead them.

Sucker Punch's ghost series can now feature multiple heroes, time periods, and a much larger world.

With this new Kanthic structure now firmly established Ghost of YoteiLike many Assassin's Creed series, of Sucker Punch the ghost A franchise can feature multiple heroes, different time periods, and a much larger universe overall. In an interview with the New York Times, creative director Nate Fox said, “When we started working on the sequel, the first question we asked ourselves was, 'What is one's DNA? the ghost game? It's about transporting the player to the romance and beauty of feudal Japan.' Ghost of Yotei Witness this with a new protagonist and a fresh open world to explore, setting in stone the franchise's aim of transporting players to places rather than people.

It is not clear where it is now the ghost The series can go from here in terms of characters, locations, and time periods, but Sucker Punch already has plans for several spin-offs. It will be interesting to see how each of these titles connect with the rest, and whether or not Jin Sakai makes a return in some form or fashion.