‘As Long as You’re Having Fun, We Don’t Care’: Ghost of Yotei Dev Comments on Open World Freedom

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If you’ve been playing Ghost of Yotei recently, you’ve likely noticed how truly expansive and free-roaming the game world is.

I was super hyped for this PS5 game because everyone kept talking about how much freedom you’d have, and honestly, it really delivers! The open world is fantastic – it doesn’t just point you to things, it kind of *hints* at them, making you want to explore and discover everything naturally. It’s a really cool feeling!

Yotei’s design is really noteworthy, particularly because many open-world games lack originality. That’s why it’s fascinating to learn about how Sucker Punch developed their game.

In a recent interview with GamesRadar, creative director Jason Connell explained that allowing players to experience Atsu’s story at their own speed was a central design goal.

Honestly, as a fan, I love that the developers are so respectful of player choice. They’ve said that if people don’t want to engage with certain parts of the game, that’s totally fine with them – they’re not forcing anyone to do anything!

“As long as you’re having fun, we don’t care too much.”

Given the significant time and effort put into creating a large-scale game like Yotei, you might expect the developers to worry about players not experiencing all the carefully designed content. However, they prioritized player freedom above all else.

Connell explains that the core idea behind this game was to give players an unprecedented level of freedom compared to their previous titles.

I’m really curious to see what people think of Ghost of Yotei’s open world as time goes on. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but honestly, I felt way more connected to the game’s world – and it was mostly through *how* I played, not just the scenery – than in a lot of other open-world games I’ve tried.

Okay, so if you’re stuck trying to find *everything* in the game, I’ve heard there’s a really helpful 100% guide for the Ghost of Yotei. It can help you uncover all the secrets!

What are your thoughts on the open world in Yotei? Are you enjoying it? Share your opinion in the comments below!

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2025-10-07 17:07