Does Ghost Of Yotei Have New Game Plus?
Nope, not right now. If you finished Ghost of Yotei and got all pumped for a classic New Game Plus, charging into the snow with your god-tier build and tricked-out kimono, yeah, join the letdown club. It’s not there. After that big, dramatic final boss fight, the game drops you about six months before the ending and says, “Go wild.” Your weapons, charms, and skills are still in your pocket, but you’re not starting a full replay with everything turned up to eleven. I remember checking through every tab in the menu, half convinced NG+ was hidden somewhere. Nada.
So, What Happens After the Main Story?
Once credits rolled, I honestly thought I’d missed something like maybe a hidden message or a secret code to unlock the extra mode. Instead, the game just lets you wander Ezo again, tackle unfinished bounties, clean up side quests, hunt down collectibles, and generally tie up any loose ends you’d left dangling during the final sprint. It’s kind of relaxing, actually, even if it’s not what I expected from a samurai open world. There’s a lot to discover if you ignored every optional objective while chasing Atsu’s vengeance.
Some players might see this as a bit of a cop-out, but I ended up really appreciating the calm after the storm. Even turned up the in-game music and rode around for the views, just for a change of pace.
What If I Want a True Replay?
You’ve basically got three choices, none as cool as a real New Game Plus:
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Start a new file and replay from scratch (which means no fancy upgrades or secret swords carried over).
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Crank up the difficulty to “Lethal” for a challenge (the patch actually tweaked this, and it stings).
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Dive into side stuff: collectibles, secret duels, and my guilty pleasure spamming Photo Mode with the silliest filters.
Is New Game Plus Ever Coming?
There’s no official word from Sucker Punch just yet, but hey, Ghost of Tsushima added NG+ a few months after launch, so there’s hope. If enough people shout about it online (and, trust me, they are), maybe we’ll see a juicy update in early 2026. Fingers crossed. Meanwhile, it’s a weird comfort knowing the devs aren’t afraid to do things their own way, even if that means holding off on something the fans expect.
Some choices in Yotei might make you go, “Really?” but there’s no denying this world invites you to lose yourself, NG+ or not. And honestly, sometimes it’s fun just getting lost. Samurai revenge games: they’re a journey, not just a checklist.
