Ghost of Tsushima emerged as one of the standout titles in 2020, enchanting players with its narrative-driven samurai experience and achieving approximately ten million sales within two years of launch. Now, a new installment, Ghost of Yotei, is set to immerse players back into feudal Japan, introducing a fresh storyline and a new hero named Atsu.

Early reviews indicate that Atsu’s journey for vengeance promises to be just as captivating as Jin’s efforts to save his uncle and his homeland. Currently, the game enjoys an impressive score of 88 on OpenCritic. Ghost of Yotei is scheduled for release on October 2nd, and fans can find the global release times in the table below.

Global Release Times for Ghost of Yotei

As per the PlayStation Store’s official announcement, Ghost of Yotei will be available at midnight, in the local time zone, on October 2nd. The timing is influenced by the region of your PlayStation Store account, with North America typically aligned to Eastern Time. Consequently, players in central and western regions of the U.S. can get started earlier, as the game will unlock at 9 PM PDT, 10 PM CDT, and 11 PM MDT. However, players elsewhere will find the game accessible only at midnight.

Can I Play Ghost of Yotei Early?

In many cases, players who opt for a deluxe edition of a game gain early access. However, this is not applicable to first-party PlayStation titles. There is no option for early access to Ghost of Yotei, regardless of the game version purchased. While players can receive exclusive in-game items by purchasing the digital deluxe edition, along with bonuses for pre-ordering, early gameplay is not available.

FAQ

Q: When Can I Begin Playing Ghost of Yotei?

The designated release time for Ghost of Yotei is midnight, local time, on October 2nd.