Minor spoilers ahead forThe Last of Us Part 2andGod of War: Ragnarok.
Ghost of Yoteiis currently one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and as the game’s recently announced release date draws closer, the excitement is mounting. Marking a bold departure from its predecessor,Ghost of Tsushima,Ghost of Yoteijumps 300 years into the future with a brand-new protagonist, Atsu.
This drastic change in direction is fascinating because it opens the door for a full-blown anthology series. However, there is no official confirmation that a third installment is in the cards. IfGhost of Yoteiignites an anthology, there are plenty of exciting narrative possibilities in the future, but if the game follows a current Sony exclusive trend, the upcoming revenge tale may be the latter half of a two-part tale.
Sony’s Recent Trend of Two-Chapter Stories Could Put Ghost of Yotei in a Tough Situation
Some of Sony’s Biggest Exclusives Have No Third Chapter in Sight
While third chapters likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 3andHorizon 3could also be on this list, such follow-ups are at least believed to be in the early stages of development. When it comes to threequels,The Last of UsandGod of Warare the most mysterious of all. It’s really hard to determine ifDeath Strandingeven warrants a third chapter, sinceDeath Stranding 2isn’t even out yet, butHideo Kojimarecently confessed that he has ideas for another installment.
However, afterThe Last of Us Part 2andGod of War Ragnarok, the future of these two franchises is being kept under wraps. Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann was recently vocal about theuncertainty aboutThe Last of Us' future, while Santa Monica Studio has yet to give any hints about what lies in store for Kratos and Atreus after the eventsRagnarok.The Last of Us Part 2andRagnarokwere left with incredibly open-ended finales, and ifGhost of Yoteifollows suit, fans of the series may need to get ready for a long wait for any potential third chapter.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beachis set to release on June 22, 2025.
Ghost of Yotei’s Lone Nature May Help Keep Fans Free of Sony’s Missing Third Chapter Woes
SinceGhost of Yoteifeels destined to be a one-off story, it more than likely means that the game’s narrative will be tied up much neater thanRagnarokorThe Last of Us Part 2. Granted, there is something beautifully bittersweet aboutRagnarokandThe Last of Us Part 2’s uncertain endings, but this route may not work fora one-chapter narrative likeGhost of Yotei.
Naughty Dog’s next game isIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, while Santa Monica Studio is working on a brand-new IP that has yet to be revealed.
The Wait for Ghost of Yotei Won’t Be Much Longer
Now that a release date has finally beenconfirmed forGhost of Yotei, the countdown has officially begun. For a while, 2025’s fall calendar was looking really bare, butGhost of Yotei’s presence marks an exciting title to look forward to. The lack of third chapters happening with Sony exclusives right now can be frustrating, but it doesn’t mean that fresh installments will never happen.
TheLast of Us Part 3anda sequel toRagnarokare still possibilities, even if the wait continues to be grueling. Until the third chapters of these franchises are announced, there are at least plenty of other games to look forward to this year, andGhost of Yoteiis at the top of that list.
