Ghost of Yotei's overall budget is roughly the same as that of its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, according to comments made by Sucker Punch studio head Brian Fleming. The second entry into what is becoming a hit feudal Japan-based action-adventure series, Ghost of Yotei is one of the most highly anticipated games coming for PlayStation 5, and the money behind it should help it pack a powerful punch.
Following up on the first game in the series, Ghost of Yotei will feature a new protagonist, Atsu, as she journeys past Edo-era Japan's borders to the island of Ezo, which is now known as Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost major island. Ghost of Yotei is set for release on October 2, meaning fans won't have to wait too much longer to explore Ezo for themselves.
In a newly published interview with GameFile, which requires a subscription to read, Fleming stated that the costs of developing Ghost of Tsushima and its soon-to-be-released sequel were roughly the same. According to several sources, Ghost of Tsushima's budget was around $60 million, which is meager for a major triple-A title. "When we look at the financials and the costs, the man years, the amount...
