The review embargo for Ghost of Yōtei will lift on September 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time (6:00 AM Pacific Time), which is over a week before the game's official launch on October 2, 2025. Review copies have already been sent out to journalists, giving them a generous amount of time (around 20 days) to play and review the game prior to the embargo lift. Such an early review embargo typically signals strong confidence from the publisher in the quality of the game. Fans and reviewers are anticipating an early wave of reviews and insights more than a week before release, which allows potential buyers to make informed decisions ahead of time.
Overall, the early embargo lift for Ghost of Yotei suggests that the publisher, Sony and Sucker Punch Productions, expects a positive reception, building on the reputation of its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima. The early review access and embargo reveal a high level of confidence in the game's quality and success potential.
