Ghost of Yotei has firmly established itself as the most anticipated game of the early holiday season. It leads PlayStation pre-order charts worldwide, just days before its scheduled launch on October 2nd. This strong consumer interest indicates a promising start for Sucker Punch Productions’ new venture into feudal Japan. The game is set to be a serious competitor in an increasingly crowded fourth-quarter release window.
The title’s market performance is impressively broad. Data shows that Ghost of Yotei is the number one pre-ordered game in over a dozen major markets. These areas include important sales regions like the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and several European countries. Notably, the Deluxe Edition consistently holds the top spot on all listed charts, often followed closely by the Standard Edition at number two. This trend demonstrates a significant willingness among consumers to spend on the premium package, which offers desirable in-game items like the exclusive snake armor set and special digital dyes, even without the benefit of early access.
This surge in consumer confidence follows a strong critical reception. The new open-world action game currently has a solid Metacritic score of 87, supporting publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment’s belief in the franchise’s new direction. Ghost of Yotei serves as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima from 2020. However, it takes place hundreds of years later and follows new protagonist Atsu on her quest for revenge. The game’s positive reviews have clearly outweighed earlier concerns, including initial fan critiques about the new main character and a brief controversy involving a former developer.
The start of preloads on September 25th for the sizable 85GB game may have helped the pre-order figures. This allows players to be ready to play at release. With Ghost of Yotei set to launch next week, its strong position on global pre-order charts shows it has the potential to become one of the standout and most successful console exclusives this year.
