The sequel to the hit 2019 game Ghost of Tsushima, though storywise it has no direct connection; instead it's set in rural Japan in the 1600s and follows Atsu, a mercenary on a quest of revenge against her family's killers, the ruthless Saito clan. Gameplay-wise it remains very similar to Tsushima, though many new elements are added. One can disarm enemies now and throw their weapons to inflict heavy damage on others, and by completing some sidequests you earn the aid of Yลtei's wolves in battle. You also utilize a wider variety of melee weapons, including dual-wielded katanas, a yari and even a kusarigama, adding more variety to battles. You're also afforded more leeway in how you approach all the game's missions, as you can defeat five of the main antagonists in any order. Side-stories are also better paced and less monotonous than the first game's in general, and and optional objectives have more variety, from hunting bounties to dueling ronin. Basically, if you enjoyed the first one, this is a more polished and fun version of what you got the first time around; as someone who had a great deal of fun in Tsushima, it can only be a good thing to me.
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Released: 2025
Platform: PlayStation 5