Ghost of Yotei Director has Simple Message for Those Who Think It’s ‘Woke’

Ghost of Yotei will be released on October 2, 2025, exclusively for the PlayStation 5. It is a sequel to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima, but the story is set over 300 years in the future, meaning Daisuke Tsuji’s Jin Sakai is long gone and has paved the way for a new protagonist to shine.
Changing who the playable character is became a challenge for most game developers. However, the director behind this upcoming project couldn’t care less about the hateful comments thrown by the gaming community.
The ‘Woke’ Comments Don’t Faze the Director of Ghost of Yotei Atsu doesn’t have to compete with Jin Sakai. Image Credit: Sucker Punch Productions
After the Ghost of Yotei announcement trailer was released, fans were divided about playing a female character and wrestling with the fact that Jin Saka is long gone. The story is set years in the future and features a new heroine named Atsu,...
Changing who the playable character is became a challenge for most game developers. However, the director behind this upcoming project couldn’t care less about the hateful comments thrown by the gaming community.
The ‘Woke’ Comments Don’t Faze the Director of Ghost of Yotei Atsu doesn’t have to compete with Jin Sakai. Image Credit: Sucker Punch Productions
After the Ghost of Yotei announcement trailer was released, fans were divided about playing a female character and wrestling with the fact that Jin Saka is long gone. The story is set years in the future and features a new heroine named Atsu,...
- 4/24/2025
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