WhenPlayStationreleased a newtrailer for Ghost of Yoteithis week, I was surprised.

There’s a first time for every Bethesda game.

And, even still, that’s just triple-A.

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But there are ametric tonthat are pencilled in for a nebulous 2025 release, with no hard date.

Is The Fear Warranted?

It’s easy to see why a game like Ghost of Yoteispecificallymight want to avoid a fall release.

Astu with chain weapon in Ghost of Yotei

Like GTA 6, it’s a big open-world action-adventure.

But all this caution seems a little overblown to me.

Yes, GTA 6 will be a big game.

Atsu looking at a scroll in Ghost of Yotei

Yes, many players will devote a ton of time to it once it comes out.

And what if GTA 6 slips into next year?

Whether or not GTA 6 releases, players will be looking forsomethingto play.

Split image with art from GTA 6 and Ghost of Yotei.

By announcing its release date, Ghost of Yotei has claimed a spot for itself.

Other publishers would be wise not to wait too long.

Sony’s two big games this year were absent, but that may be more tactical than it appears.

Wolf attacking enemy in Ghost of Yotei

Triple-A Games

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