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Ghost of Yotei's successful European launch in October 2023 showcases its strong appeal, matching Ghost of Tsushima's performance, despite being released five years later and without pandemic-driven sales boost.

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

PlayStation's Ghost of Yotei Tops European Games Since Spider-Man 2, Yet Falls Short of EA Sports FC 26 Crown

Reports indicate that Ghost of Yotei achieved a notable milestone, becoming the top European PlayStation game launch since Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in October 2023. The new title from Sucker Punch, released five years after Ghost of Tsushima, resonated strongly with European audiences. Its launch sales were comparable to those of its predecessor. Despite this strong performance, Ghost of Yotei did not surpass EA Sports FC 26 as the overall top-selling game in Europe. Beyond Ghost of Yotei, other new entries made their mark on the European top ten. Super Mario Galaxy secured third place, with its sequel also among the new charting titles. Digimon Story: Time Stranger claimed fourth, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles reached tenth. These titles contributed to a total of five new releases in the top ten rankings.

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Game info

Official Name
Ghost of Tsushima
Brief Summary
The year is 1274. Samurai warriors are the legendary defenders of Japan — until the fearsome Mongol Empire invades the island of Tsushima, wreaking havoc and conquering the local population. As one of the last surviving samurai, you rise from the ashes to fight back. But, honorable tactics won’t lead you to victory. You must move beyond your samurai traditions to forge a new way of fighting — the way of the Ghost — as you wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Japan. Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
Platforms
PlayStation 4
Released
July 17, 2020
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified)
Genre
Sucker Punch Productions
Genre
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ratings
90/100 (854 reviews)

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