Alright, samurai, let’s cut straight to the chase about the *Ghost of Yotei* New Game Plus update! Forget about real-world woes; we’ve got new challenges and cosmetics to chase in the land of Ezo.

The New Game Plus (NG+) update for *Ghost of Yotei* is set to launch on **November 24, 2025**, as a free patch (version v. 1.100.000) for all players. So mark your calendars, sharpen your katana, and prepare to revisit Atsu’s quest for vengeance with a fresh perspective!

### What’s Included in the New Game Plus Update?

This isn’t just a simple restart; Sucker Punch Productions is packing this update with plenty of reasons to dive back in:

* **Retain Your Hard-Earned Gear** You’ll restart the main campaign with almost everything you’ve unlocked from your previous playthrough. This includes all your skills, abilities, weapons, armor sets, and even your currency. No need to re-grind for that perfect build, allowing you to focus on mastering combat from the get-go.
* **New, Harder Difficulty Options** For those who found their first journey a tad too easy (or just crave more glorious combat), the NG+ update introduces several harder difficulty options. Prepare for foes that hit harder and demand even more precision from your parries and dodges.
* **Ghost Flowers: A New Currency** A fresh in-game currency called “Ghost Flowers” will be available to collect in NG+. These aren’t just pretty petals; they’re your ticket to exclusive new gear.
* **Masujiro The Melodious: Your New Vendor** A mysterious new merchant named Masujiro The Melodious will appear in NG+ to trade your collected Ghost Flowers for over 30 new cosmetic items, including unique armor sets and weapon dyes, plus more than 10 new charms to equip. Time to refresh your look and truly become the phantom of Ezo!
* **Extra Tier of Upgrades** Your existing armor sets and weapons will receive an additional tier of upgrades, allowing you to further enhance their effects and become even more formidable. Because who doesn’t want to be *more* powerful?
* **New Trophies to Earn** For the completionists out there, the NG+ mode adds two brand-new PlayStation Trophies to chase. More digital accolades for your virtual shelf!
* **Replayable Post-Game Challenges** Beyond NG+, the update also includes the ability to replay post-game challenges with stat tracking and displays, offering more freedom to revisit key moments and encounters.
* **Accessibility and Photo Mode Enhancements** The patch brings wider quality-of-life improvements, including new accessibility options like directional button remapping. Photo Mode is also getting a significant refresh, adding features such as shutter speed, a composition grid, and new filters to capture those epic samurai moments with even more flair.

### How to Unlock New Game Plus

Accessing NG+ is straightforward: you simply need to **complete the main story campaign of *Ghost of Yotei***. Once you’ve delivered Atsu’s vengeance, the New Game Plus option will become available from the main menu after installing the patch on November 24th. Players who have already beaten the game will automatically gain access.

While the map’s fog of war and fast travel points will reset in NG+, requiring you to re-explore the beautiful landscapes of Ezo, the journey itself is the reward.

### A Note on Iki Island (from *Ghost of Tsushima*)

For those wondering about the Iki Island expansion (from *Ghost of Tsushima*), if you haven’t played it yet, it’s generally recommended to complete it *before* starting New Game Plus, as it offers powerful charms and armor that you might want to carry into your NG+ playthrough. However, you can access Iki Island during NG+ once you reach the second act of the story.

So, get ready to unleash your inner Ghost once more, and remember: if you’re not gaming, you’re missing out on vital training for the next great adventure! Now, go forth and conquer, warrior!