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Ghost of Yotei update adds New Game Plus, new merchant, Photo Mode upgrades, and more on November 24

Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus launches on Playstation consoles on November 24th (image source: Sony)
Ghost of Yotei New Game Plus launches on Playstation consoles on November 24th (image source: Sony)
Sony has announced a major free update for Ghost of Yotei in their PlayStation blog, arriving on November 24. The patch brings a significantly expanded New Game Plus mode, new progression layers, additional cosmetics, Photo Mode enhancements, and several quality-of-life improvements for all players.

Ghost of Yotei Update Highlights

  • New Game Plus launches November 24.
  • Keep all gear, weapons, armor sets, and abilities from your first playthrough.
  • Adds new difficulty options, two new Trophies, 30+ cosmetics, 10 new charms, improved Photo Mode, and replayable post-game content.
Andrew Goldfarb, SCM at Sucker Punch :
Andrew Goldfarb, SCM at Sucker Punch : "Yes, that means it’s time to bring a gun to a sword fight" - A good idea if the sword is on fire. (image source: Sony)

New Game Plus Breakdown

New Game Plus unlocks after completing the main story. Once active, players can restart Atsu’s journey with every piece of equipment, ability, and armor set already earned. The update also introduces a new, harder difficulty tier and two additional Trophies tied to NG+ progression.

New Vendor and Ghost Flowers Currency

The update adds a new merchant, Masujiro the Melodious, along with a new currency called Ghost Flowers. Players can exchange Ghost Flowers for a wide range of unlockables, including:

  • 30+ new cosmetics, such as armor sets and weapon dyes
  • 10 new charms offering additional build variety

An extra upgrade tier has also been added for existing armor sets and weapons, giving completionists new progression to chase even after finishing the campaign.

Masujiro the Melodious, the mysterious new merchant (image source: Sony)
Masujiro the Melodious, the mysterious new merchant (image source: Sony)
The "Tarnished Flame" blade skin (image source: Sony)
The "Tarnished Flame" blade skin (image source: Sony)
The "Shinobi's Twilight" yari skin (image source: Sony)
The "Shinobi's Twilight" yari skin (image source: Sony)
The "Night Fang" kusarigama skin (image source: Sony)
The "Night Fang" kusarigama skin (image source: Sony)
10 new charms offered by Masujiro the Melodious (image source: Sony)
10 new charms offered by Masujiro the Melodious (image source: Sony)
A new 5th upgrade tier for all armor sets (image source: Sony)
A new 5th upgrade tier for all armor sets (image source: Sony)

Post-Game Replayability and Accessibility Options

The base game will receive notable improvements as well. After completing the main story, players will be able to replay select post-game content with a new stats overlay that displays both the challenge difficulty and the time required to complete it. Additional accessibility options are also included, such as the ability to remap directional buttons for more comfortable play.

Photo Mode Enhancements

Photo Mode gets a meaningful upgrade with new tools for creative players. The update adds:

  • Shutter-speed controls
  • A composition grid
  • Several new filters

Offering more fine-tuned control for capturing cinematic shots across Ezo.

Looking Ahead to Ghost of Yotei Legends

The update concludes with a brief reminder that Ghost of Yotei Legends is still slated for release in 2026. Sony has not yet announced any plans for a PC version of Ghost of Yotei.

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Santiago Nino, 2025-11-20 (Update: 2025-11-20)