Marcin Frąckiewicz

Ghost of Yōtei is the highly anticipated sequel to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima, but set far to the north of Tsushima’s map. Players take on the role of Atsu, a masterless samurai voiced by Erika Ishii wbur.org. Sixteen years before the game’s story begins, Atsu’s entire clan and family were slaughtered by the mysterious “Yōtei Six.” Now, in 1603 Ezo, she embarks on a bloody quest for vengeance across snow-capped ridges, wildflower fields, and frozen forests en.wikipedia.org wbur.org. The game combines stealth and melee combat: Atsu wields katanas, bows, yari spears and more, and even a kaginawa grappling hook en.wikipedia.org. Players can tackle the Yōtei Six in any order thanks to a non-linear quest structure, and engage in optional side activities like hunting outlaws for bounties or relaxing at onsens – a returning pastime from Tsushima.