Ghost of Yotei inspired one dedicated fan to climb the real-life mountain the game takes its name from just a few days before launch. While Ghost of Yotei‘s vengence-driven story is fictional, it takes place in the real-life Hokkaido region of Japan in 1603 – roughly 329 years after the events of 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima.
One Japanese fan in particular was inspired to travel to the actual Mount Yotei ahead of Ghost of Yotei‘s release, as reported by Famitsu and shared by Genki_JPN on Twitter. This pilgrimage took four days, with one night spent in the mountains, and it took the fan seven hours to climb Mount Yotei each way.
Ghost of Yotei Fan Travels To Real Mountain
It Took Seven Hours To Climb The Famous Landmark
According to the translated Famitsu article, the traveler decided to visit Mount Yotei in order to build a stronger connection with Ghost of Yotei‘s protagonist Atsu and immerse himself in the game’s setting before its release on the PS5. With this in mind, he flew to Hokkaido (which was called “Ezo” during Ghost of Yotei‘s time period) in mid-September.
The climb up Mount Yotei wasn’t easy, as its highest point is 6,227 feet above the ground. As shown in the pictures shared by the fan who scaled its slopes, Ghost of Yotei‘s version of Mount Yotei is quite faithful to the real-life landmark, down to the massive crater at the center of the stratovolcano.
Ghost of Yotei Has Been A Hit So Far
Reviews For Sucker Punch’s Latest Game Are Mainly Positive
So far, Ghost of Yotei has been met with positive reviews for building on Ghost of Tsushima‘s already solid scope and gameplay. While some reviewers took minor issue with the game’s sidequests and the plot’s pacing at times, Ghost of Yotei is being hailed as a high mark for developer Sucker Punch in terms of its impressive visuals and massive open world.
This is Sucker Punch’s largest open world to date, and it was inspired by the development team’s many trips to Japan. There are many locations for players to explore while journeying through Ghost of Yotei‘s main plotline, which sees Atsu set out to avenge the murder of her family at the hands of the Yotei Six.
Just like Ghost of Tsushima before it, Ghost of Yotei draws from Japan’s history and environment to craft a compelling open-world adventure – and it seems this is leading gamers to learn more about the many sights and cultures displayed in Sucker Punch’s latest action title.
- Released
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October 2, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
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Sucker Punch
- Publisher(s)
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Multiplayer
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Online Co-Op