How to Unlock Chapter 2 in Ghost of Yotei

What to know

• You must complete all Chapter 1 main missions, including Oni and Kitsune arcs.
• “The Way of the Odachi” quest is essential to open the next storyline.
• Speak to Jubei at your home base to trigger the transition.
• Chapter 2 begins with the mission “Ghosts of the Past.”

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After completing Chapter 1, many players wonder why Chapter 2 doesn’t automatically unlock. In Ghost of Yotei, story progression depends on clearing specific arcs and side paths that tie into the main narrative. Here’s a complete guide explaining exactly what to finish, what to expect, and how to begin Chapter 2.

Requirements to unlock Chapter 2: The Onryō

To move on from Chapter 1, you must finish several missions in order. The game gates Chapter 2 behind completion milestones.

Once all three are done, your map will update with a prompt to return home—this marks the beginning of “Ghosts of the Past.”

Requirement	Description
Main Story Completion	Finish all Chapter 1 main missions, including the Oni and Kitsune arcs.
Key Quest	Complete “The Way of the Odachi” — this unlocks the Saito Brothers storyline.
Home Interaction	Return to your main base (Jubei’s home) and speak with Jubei.
Cutscene Trigger	A cutscene plays, leading directly into “Ghosts of the Past.”

How to begin the Chapter 2

Step 1: start at Atsu’s home

Return to Atsu’s home after finishing “The Kitsune.” Jubei will appear by the central tree for a long cutscene recalling the Yotei Six’s betrayal.

Step 2: meet oyuki at Matsumae castle

Once the events unfold, you’ll be told that Saito’s army is attacking. Ride south to the Matsumae Clan Gatehouse in the southwestern Grasslands. The doors will be shut and Oyuki will be waiting there.​

Step 3: Start with quest

Open the gate together, explore the wrecked Matsumae camp, and follow the objective marker to meet Jubei at a ruined village. This formally begins the first Chapter 2 quest, “The Storm Breaks.”

Step 4: new weapons unlock

Complete “The Storm Breaks” mission at Oshima Coast, which teaches you new features like the Horse Charge and introduces the Tanegashima rifle as your first ranged firearm unlock.​

Feature	Description
New Weapons	Access to Odachi and enhanced katana blueprints.
Expanded Map	Unlocks the northern Yotei region.
Advanced Skill Trees	New techniques become available in the Spirit Arts tab.
Boss Encounters	Introduction of elite Oni enemies with higher rewards.

Step 5: new bosses unlock

After finishing the mission, subsequent quests—“Echoes of the Storm” and “To Catch a Spider”—will unlock sequentially as you advance through Chapter 2. You don’t have to return to a menu; progression happens naturally through story flow.

Chapter 2 starting mission overview

Mission Name	Type	Objective	Rewards
Ghosts of the Past	Main Story	Begin the Saito Brothers storyline	EXP Boost, Weapon Upgrade, New Region Access
The Saito Brothers	Storyline Mission	Meet the brothers and investigate Odachi’s past	Rare Materials, Katana Blueprint
Fire in the Mountains	Combat Mission	Defeat Oni Scouts guarding the pass	Gold, Armor Enhancement
Silent Path	Exploration Mission	Discover the hidden route to the Yotei Shrine	Spirit Crystals, Skill Points

Common issues preventing Chapter 2 unlock

Issue	Solution
Missed The Way of the Odachi mission	Complete it before speaking to Jubei.
Didn’t finish Oni or Kitsune arcs	Both must be completed to progress.
Dialogue not triggering	Leave the area and re-enter Jubei’s home. Sometimes the trigger resets.
Quest log not updating	Restart the game; progression flags may need refreshing.

Your next steps in Ghost of Yotei

Once you’ve unlocked Chapter 2, the world of Ghost of Yotei expands dramatically. You’ll face tougher enemies, explore new territories, and uncover secrets tied to the Saito Brothers’ past. Make sure your gear and abilities are well-upgraded before diving in — the next chapter raises the difficulty significantly and introduces new combat mechanics that test your mastery of the game’s systems.