PlayStation’s latest samurai epic, Ghost of Yōtei, is off to a record-breaking start. According to Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game has sold over 3.3 million copies worldwide in its first month, making it one of the fastest-selling PlayStation titles of 2025.
The success comes hand-in-hand with strong console sales. Sony also confirmed that as of September 30, 2025, total PS5 shipments have surpassed 84.2 million units, a milestone that solidifies the console’s global dominance. For Sony, Ghost of Yōtei has become both a technical showcase and a commercial powerhouse.
Naturally, comparisons to its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, have followed. Tsushima reached 2.4 million units in just three days after launch back in 2020 but Yōtei has managed to sustain that momentum over a longer stretch and even outpace its older sibling in total growth. Analysts now predict Yōtei could cross 5 million sales in less than half the time it took Tsushima to do so.
In Europe, Yōtei has been crowned PlayStation’s biggest first-party launch since Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, surpassing heavy-hitters like Death Stranding 2 and Helldivers 2. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the game’s efficiency and sales trajectory are reportedly mirroring the breakout success of Ghost of Tsushima.
What’s even more impressive is its production scale with an estimated $60 million budget, Yōtei managed to avoid the runaway sequel costs that affected massive titles like Spider-Man 2 and Horizon Forbidden West.
And with a free “Legends” multiplayer mode already confirmed for 2026, its momentum is unlikely to slow down anytime soon.
Critics have praised the game’s emotional storytelling, world design, and technical polish; all helping it earn the reputation of being not just a spiritual successor, but a defining title for this generation of PlayStation.
Selling 3.3 million copies in a single month isn’t just a strong debut, it’s a statement. If this pace continues, Ghost of Yōtei could stand not just beside Tsushima, but above it, as PlayStation’s next great legacy.
So the question now is: Will Yōtei’s rise mark the dawn of a new PlayStation legend, or is this just the calm before an even bigger storm? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to both X and VGNW for the latest updates.
