Ghost of Yōtei Gets Surprise VRR Support, Balanced Graphics Mode, and Auto-Loot in New Game+ Patch

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The free Ghost of Yōtei update is here, adding a New Game Plus mode and letting you revisit all enemy camps and duels after finishing the story. Beyond the added Trophies, Charms, and Armor, the update includes some exciting unexpected features.

The game now supports Variable Refresh Rate with both Smoothed and Uncapped settings for a smoother experience. This works well with the new Balanced graphics mode, which aims for a solid 40 frames per second – and even includes a setting with ray tracing! However, cutscenes will still run at 30 frames per second.

You can customize the controls by assigning functions to the right directional button, and even use it instead of Photo Mode. If you prefer to play the Shamisen or sheath your weapon using the right D-pad button, you can set that up. There’s also an option to disable fall damage, though it’s probably still not a good idea to jump off tall mountains like Mount Yōtei!

One of the best new features is Auto-Loot! Now you don’t have to frantically press buttons to collect items from defeated enemies – everything they drop will automatically be added to your inventory. See the patch notes for a full list of changes.

Game Content

New Game+

  • Post credits, players unlock the ability to start New Game+ on the title screen
  • Players will retain all their gear, upgrades, cosmetics, resources, and collectibles
  • New Vendor available in NG+ that sells new content
    – New Cosmetics
    – New Charms
    – Two new upgradeable Armor Sets
  • New armor and weapon upgrades available
  • Completing content in NG+ that was completed in first playthrough rewards “Ghost Flowers” which can be spent at the new shop
  • Two new trophies for NG+
    – “Mo Ichido” – Complete Atsu’s Hunt in New Game+.
    – “Rare and Exceptional” – Purchase Armor, a Charm, or Vanity Gear from Masujiro the Melodious in New Game+.

Replayable Content – Yotei Six Camps and Duels

  • Post credits, players unlock the ability to replay completed Yotei Six Camps and most duels via the map
    – All 22 Yotei Six Camps are replayable
    – 26 Replayable Duels
  • After completing a replay, players will get a “results” screen with their completion time, difficulty, as well as other goals (No Damage Taken, Undetected, etc)
  • In NG+, players can replay camps and duels after completing them once

Fixes

  • Various balance updates.
  • Fixed various rare crashes.
  • Added the following on screen text during the rare occurrence of a black screen where controller input has been intercepted: “The system software is intercepting controller input”.
    – Restarting the controller at this time should resolve the black screen.
  • Added a small input delay during standoff streaks to prevent failing the standoff due to button presses immediately following the first kill.
  • Fixed a bug that could occur during “The Last Brother” bounty where the interogee could become unavailable after getting Typhoon Kicked or Shoulder Charged off of the waterfall.
  • Fixed a rare bug during “Inagawa the Gambler” bounty where Atsu could get stuck at a zeni hajiki table after doing the tutorial.
  • Fixed a bug during “Encounters of the Wild” that could cause the mission to become blocked if Ghost of Yotei was closed and reopened after looking up at the bear on the cliff.
  • Fixed a bug in “The Reckoning” that could cause the mission to become blocked if The Dragon duel was suspended and then Ghost of Yotei was closed and reopened.
  • Fixed several other bugs related to stability, performance, and rare mission blocking behaviors.

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2025-11-24 22:11