When Does Ghost of Yotei Take Place?

Sony has finally unveiled the ever-anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima at the State of Play event earlier. However, it’s not exactly what we predicted, as Sucker Punch has come up with a brand new original story titled Ghost of Yotei. Coming in with Atsu, a new hero and a new setting, there are a lot of details. One of the biggest questions around the game is when Ghost of Yotei takes place. So, keep reading to discover which timeline and setting the latest Ghost of Yotei fits inside the GOT franchise.

Ghost of Yotei Story Timeline

In the official PlayStation blog, Andrew Goldfarb, Senior Communications Manager of Sucker Punch Productions has shared some great insight about the game. It’s been confirmed that the upcoming sequel takes place over 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima.

For those who don’t remember the first game’s story was set in 1274 on the Japanese islands of Tsushima and Iki. Thus, 300 years later, Atsu, the new hero embarks on her expedition in 1603. We will get to explore Feudal Japan in a period when this new region was outside of Japan’s jurisdiction.

The developers have further mentioned that “It’s a far cry from the organized samurai clans who lived in Tsushima, and it’s the setting for an original story we can’t wait to tell.”

What is Ghost of Yotei’s Setting?

The backdrop of the new Ghost tale is confirmed to take place in the regions around Mount Yotei located in the center of Ezo (now known as Hokkaido in modern Japan). Now you can understand where the new game’s title is coming from. Furthermore, the devs remarked on the setting of the story:

This new region is filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers.

We can’t wait to step into the upgraded and alluring localities of Feudal Japan similar to what we experienced in Ghost of Tsushima back then. The devs have also promised to share more updates about Atsu’s daring journey in the future. So are you excited for Ghosto of Yotei? Let us know in the comments below!