Sony Corporation has taken the best advantage — the new financial report clearly shows that Ghost of Yōtei has exceeded all the wildest expectations of management. Lin Tao, who holds the post of financial director of the company, bluntly stated that the launch of the sequel turned out to be head and shoulders more powerful than that of the legendary Ghost of Tsushima. These are not just words for investors — the figures actually confirm the dominance of the new PlayStation 5 exclusive, which has made a huge contribution to the overall treasury of the gaming division.
To understand the scale, let’s remember the original — Ghost of Tsushima broke into PS4 in the summer of 2020 (to be more precise, on July 17) and eventually gained a crazy 13 million copies sold. Then, in fact, 2.4 million copies flew in the first three days, and the project overcame the cherished target of 5 million only after almost four months. It’s cool, really, but the current figures force us to look at these achievements from a different angle.
Ghost of Yōtei, which was released on October 2, 2025, strictly on PS5, immediately took on an unrealistic pace — in just the first month, gamers bought 3.3 million copies of the game. It seems that the franchise has finally consolidated its flagship status, because the launch of the novelty turned out to be much brighter than the Tsushima debut. Such a leap looks logical — the PS5 audience is hungry for top-end adventures, and Sony has hit the nail on the head. The unexpectedly fast recognition of the audience is pleasing, on top of everything else, it is a great signal for the development of the series in the future. Everything is very meaningful — the success of Ghost of Yōtei has become fundamental to the financial results of the quarter.
Forecast for 2026: Can Ghost of Yotei become the studio’s best-selling game?
The Japanese market, apparently, has finally fallen under the onslaught of a new hit from Sucker Punch — Sony’s latest financial report for the second quarter of 2025 clearly shows that Ghost of Yōtei is breaking into the top league of PlayStation Studios. Launched exclusively on PS5 on October 2, 2025, the project sold 3.3 million copies in the first month, which, by the way, looks extremely impressive compared to competitors. The publisher is already savoring the financial results, hinting at a long-term success that will stretch over the entire life cycle of the console.
| Metric | Ghost of Tsushima | Ghost of Yōtei |
|---|---|---|
| Sales (first 3–4 days) | 2.4 million units | 1.3 million units in 24 hours |
| Monthly sales | ~5 million units over 4 months | 3.3 million units in 32 days |
| Launch in Japan | 212k physical copies | 120k physical copies, PS5 sales leader |
| Regional performance | — | Best launch in Europe since Spider-Man 2 |
A direct comparison with Ghost of Tsushima gives quite interesting food for the mind — the original once reached the level of 5 million copies in four months, and the novelty is on its heels, although the dynamics are now a little smoother. By the way, critics unanimously praise the updated action game and unprecedented freedom of action — these are the trump cards that will ensure the game a stable cash flow during 2026. In Japan, Yōtei has generally become the undisputed leader among all Sony’s recent releases, leaving even local blockbusters behind, which in itself is powerful.
Apparently, if the pace does not drop, Yōtei is quite capable of leaving behind a total of 10 million copies of Tsushima sold — the samurai setting and the PS5 owner base are doing their job. Sony has clearly made the right bet, as interest in the franchise is only growing, and Sucker Punch seems to have created its most profitable asset. As a result, we see not just a one-time hype, but a really sustainable commercial locomotive.
