What to know
- Ghost of Yōtei is a PlayStation 5 exclusive launching October 2, 2025.
- No official announcement has been made about a PC release yet.
- Based on recent PlayStation trends, a PC port is expected eventually.
- Predictions suggest a PC release could happen in late 2026 or the first half of 2027.
Ghost of Yōtei is the follow-up to the popular game Ghost of Tsushima and will initially be available only on PlayStation 5. While the developers have not confirmed a PC launch, past PlayStation exclusives such as Ghost of Tsushima, God of War Ragnarok, and Spider-Man have all been released on PC after some time. This has created a trend suggesting that Sony aims to expand its audience by porting major exclusives to PC after their initial console launch.
Although Ghost of Tsushima took nearly four years to make its way to PC after its PlayStation release, more recent titles have appeared on PC within one to two years. Given this shift, industry speculation suggests Ghost of Yōtei might follow this approach, possibly arriving for PC late in 2026 or sometime in 2027. Until official word comes from Sucker Punch Productions or Sony, no exact date can be confirmed.
Why a PC version is not confirmed yet
Sony has not given any indication that Ghost of Yōtei will be released on PC. While the company has steadily increased its support for PC gaming, it tends to delay those releases.
For example:
| Game | Original console release | PC release |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Zero Dawn | 2017 (PS4) | 2020 (PC) |
| God of War (2018) | 2018 (PS4) | 2022 (PC) |
| Ghost of Tsushima | 2020 (PS4) | 2024 (PC) |
This track record shows Sony usually waits 2–4 years before porting. That makes Ghost of Yōtei a candidate for a future PC release, but not at launch.
Factors that could influence a PC release
Here's a quick breakdown of the factors that could influence a PC release:
| Factor | Why it supports a port | Why it could delay/prevent |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | PC expands the audience, boosting sales long after launch. | Sony may want to preserve PS5 exclusivity to drive console adoption. |
| Game engine | If Yōtei uses scalable tech similar to Tsushima, porting is easier. | PS5-specific features (haptic feedback, SSD optimization) might complicate development. |
| Sony’s strategy | Growing PC support suggests eventual release. | A change in direction could keep it console-only. |
When could a PC version realistically arrive
If Sony follows the Ghost of Tsushima model, the earliest possible window would be 2026, with a wider possibility stretching into 2027 or later. At this stage, any timeline is speculation.
As of now, Ghost of Yōtei is strictly a PlayStation 5 title, releasing October 2, 2025. There’s no confirmation of a PC version, but Sony’s history of bringing exclusives to PC makes it a strong possibility down the line. Anyone hoping to play on PC will need to wait for official announcements — and potentially a few years of patience.
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