Ahead of its October 2 launch, the developers at Sucker Punch Productions have shared the significant patch notes for the extensive Day One update of Ghost of Yotei. The excitement is palpable as fans can now preview major changes and enhancements that will be in place for the game release.

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding this Sony exclusive, as Ghost of Yotei has already topped the PS5 pre-order charts. Serving as a spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima, the game unfolds 300 years after its predecessor, featuring a revenge tale through the character Atsu, who seeks vengeance against the Yotei Six, the group responsible for her family’s demise.

While the game is set for a global launch on October 2, Sucker Punch has provided a heads-up on what players can expect on the first day. Notably, a significant launch update will be necessary, encompassing numerous fixes and improvements. This update promises to tackle many aspects, including performance tweaks, stability adjustments, and gameplay enhancements.

Ghost of Yotei Version 1.006 Day One Update Patch Notes

Performance and Stability

• Multiple environmental rendering performance improvements.
• Resolved lighting issues affecting Ray Tracing Mode.
• Enhancements to photomode performance and stability during gameplay.
• General stability improvements for missions with numerous characters.
• Minor crash fixes and save loading error resolutions.

Gameplay

• Adjustments to audio effects for better surface matching.
• Fixed issues in mini games and various gameplay bugs.
• General camera improvements and balance adjustments for weapons.

Animation

• Enhanced transitions in cutscenes.
• Various improvements in character animations and interactions.

UI/UX

• Improvements made to the photomode UI and general navigation.
• Fixes for bugs affecting menu transitions.

Furthermore, updates aren’t the only post-launch plans from Sucker Punch. The anticipated Legends mode will make a comeback next year, incorporating new story missions for two players and 4-player co-op survival modes available in a free update. Additional details reveal that Legends will feature four character classes battling new foes, including more challenging versions of the Yotei Six.