Yotei's Ghost of Ranged Combat is already due for a major upgrade

one Ghost of TsushimaIts biggest strength was the depth of its combat system. From the get-go, players had access to Jin Sakai's trusty family katana, a sword that Ghost of Tsushimabattle of During the period of Ghost of TsushimaPlayers also unlock sword stances, allowing them to deal with different types of enemies more effectively. And then a small tanto blade can be used for a stealth takedown. Ghost of Yotei It seems to have doubled down on its predecessor's combat options.




Based on its reveal trailer, Ghost of Yotei Players are going to be given a wealth of new combat features, such as the ability to unlock new weapons like the dual-wield katana and the kusarigama. but The ghost of the yacht came Ranged combat also seems to have doubled down on options, an element that played a major role. Ghost of TsushimaThe gameplay loop.

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Based on what's been revealed so far, Yotei seems primed to repeat the Ghost of Tsushima's trope, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Ghost of Yotei is taking ranged combat to the next level

Ranged combat played a pivotal role in Ghost of Tsushima

Unlocked within an hour Ghost of TsushimaThe half-bow quickly became a staple of Jin Sakai's arsenal. Even without upgrades or the more lethal Fire Arrows, the half-bow has its high damage, fast rate of fire, and quick reload. Load speed can be a devastating weapon in both stealth and combat. And the half-bow is assigned to the controller's left trigger, making it very useful for players to avoid detection, being able to use it quickly in a pinch.


A little further in Ghost of TsushimaPlayers can complete a Mythic Tale side quest that grants them the Longbow. This very long range weapon can kill targets in a single hit, even those in heavy armor. The longbow also has more accuracy than the half-bow, and allows players to zoom in to increase the clarity of their vision. However, the Longbow takes longer to draw and has limited ammunition, offering a good trade-off and introducing some risk-reward. Ghost of TsushimaIt's a ranged battle.

Ranged Combat is getting a big upgrade over Ghost of Yotei

Having two different ranged weapons Ghost of Tsushima Adding more options for both stealth and combat, went a long way in deepening its gameplay. The ghost of the yacht came It looks set to take it even deeper, introducing a brand new type of ranged weapon called the Matchlock Rifle.


Also known as the Tanegashima, the matchlock rifle first appeared on Japanese shores in the mid-1500s. Founded in 1603, The ghost of the yacht came Will let players wield one of these matchlock rifles. It is currently unclear who is replacing Matchlock Ghost of Tsushimaof the bow, but it seems more likely to be accompanied by at least one type of bow. This should add an extra layer of player-freedom and strategy to the sequel, with the bow possibly offering a more accurate and stealthy range option, and the matchlock offering a sort of get-out-of-jail-free card for combat. Players take down an armored target in just one shot.

However Matchlock definitely comes with its downsides. Depending on how historically accurate the developer wants Sucker Punch to be, Ghost of YoteiA matchlock rifle may need to be reloaded between each shot, and may not be usable in rainy weather due to its open flame design. But instead of hindering the sequel, these limitations could actually help ground it Ghost of Yoteiof the world and combat, and immerse more players in its historical setting.

Ghost of yotei

The sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yōtei is a PS5 exclusive scheduled to drop at some point in 2025. Taking place in 1603, the story will introduce a new protagonist and a new Japanese region far removed from the setting of Tsushima.

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Playstation-1

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2025

Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment

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