Summary
Ghost of Tsushima’s sequel, officially titledGhost of Yotei, has finally been revealed, alongside a brand-new protagonist for the newly established franchise, Atsu. While fans might have been waiting for a sequel that would continuethe story of Jin Sakai, those dreams may come to an end inGhost of Yotei, with it seemingly desiring to tell an original story rather than rely on the narrative it has already established through the first game’s protagonist. That being said, with so little currently known aboutGhost of Yotei, Jin may still have a convincing inroad to the sequel’s story.
Ghost of Yoteimay not feature the beloved Jin Sakai as its protagonist, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he will be excluded from the game entirely. In fact,Ghost of Tsushimamay already have laid the groundwork for an approachGhost of Yoteicould take to ensure Jin’s story is included in its world, which would be especially useful if the sequel took Atsu down the same path as her predecessor.
Ghost of Yotei Could Incorporate Jin’s Story Through Mythic Tales
Mythic Tales Are Unique Quests That Grant Jin Powerful Abilities, Weapons, and Armor
While players may be able to unlock new abilities for Jin inGhost of Tsushimaby simply acquiring experience and then spending earned skill points in the game’s various skill trees, they can also learn powerful abilities by completing Mythic Tales. These unique side quests are unlike many others inGhost of Tsushima, granting players valuable rewards upon essentially reliving the tale of a legendary samurai. Players can initiate a Mythic Tale by approaching musicians scattered throughoutGhost of Tsushima’s open worldand are then led through a series of objectives that unravel the legend in bits and pieces as they progress.
Upon completing a Mythic Tale, players are rewarded with a variety of abilities, weapons, and armor that are otherwise unattainable, so they are more than worth completing. For example, by completing Mythic Tales inGhost of Tsushima, players can learn useful combat skills like the Heavenly Strike, Dance of Wrath, and Way of the Flame techniques, all of which can turn the tide of any battle. Mythic Tales also reward players with valuable armor sets like Tadayori’s Armor, Gosaku’s Armor, and Kensei Armor. Finally,Ghost of Tsushima’s Iki Island DLCalso features two Mythic Tales, which grant players the Sakai Horse Armor and Sarugami Armor upon their completion.
Ghost of Yotei Could Feature Mythic Tales About Jin and His Journey
IfGhost of Yoteiwanted to incorporate Jin’s story without causing its own story to rely too heavily on him, it could utilize the first game’s Mythic Tales to do so. Firstly, adding Mythic Tales toGhost of Yoteiabout Jin could retell key moments of his journey to becoming the Ghost of Tsushima, perhaps even granting Atsu some of Jin’s iconic techniques in the process. These could also reward players with powerful weapons and armor sets likeJin’s Ghost Armoror the Sakai Katana.
Ghost of Yoteicould also useMythic Talesto tell Jin’s story afterGhost of Tsushima, since the first game leaves players on quite a cliffhanger with him on the run from the shogun. This could be a unique way of continuing Jin’s story without having a sequel that focuses solely on it. It would also be a credible way to establish theGhostfranchise’s storytelling pattern from here on out, especially since Sucker Punch has disclosed its plans to tell original stories from now on as opposed to keeping everything focused on one character and location. It remains to be seen whether Jin’s story will find its way intoGhost of Yotei, but it’s likely Sucker Punch has at least considered it.
Ghost of Yotei
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Discover a bold, new story of a warrior in Japan who is on a mission of vengeance all her own.Set 300 years after the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu. Thirsty for revenge, she travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan, hunting those who killed her family many years earlier.
