Ghost of Yotei Receives Major Update Next Week Featuring New Game Plus, Trophies, Cosmetics & More

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Fans of Ghost of Yotei have a compelling incentive to return to the battlefield next week.

Sucker Punch has finally revealed the critically praised samurai epic will receive a significant free update on November 24, led by the long-awaited New Game Plus mode.

Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus & Harder Difficulty

After completing the main story for the first time, the game will unlock the brand new New Game Plus option, which offers a fresh replay while keeping previously gained skills and equipment. Those looking for an even bigger challenge can dive into a new higher difficulty setting will come alongside the mode. The upgrade doesn't stop there—completionists will have more to seek out with addition of two brand-new Trophies related to the update's features.

New Currency & Cosmetic Rewards

Sucker Punch is launching a new collectible currency called Ghost Flowers. These could be

earned solely in New Game Plus and traded with a newly added vendor offers 30 completely new cosmetic pieces. Rewards include:

• New armor sets

• Weapon dyes

• Charms

• Additional upgrade paths for current cosmetics

Cosmetic hunters are getting plenty to chase — and none of it requires real-money

purchases.

Accessibility Enhancements & Mission Replay

The update also provides additional accessibility settings, which expand the game's reach for more players. Players will now be able to revisit and repeat previously completed tasks. Story missions are a feature that many fans have requested since the game's introduction. Record-breaking Release Momentum

The update arrives shortly after the game’s impressive commercial debut. During its

opening weekend, Ghost of Yotei became the biggest first-party PlayStation launch in

Europe since Spider-Man 2, based on GSD European Chart tracking.

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With New Game Plus, new challenges, expanded customization, accessibility

improvements, and record-breaking sales success, Ghost of Yotei shows no sign of slowing

down — and November 24 may mark the beginning of its second surge in popularity.