Spoilers ahead: Easter eggs hide in Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yotei invites players to Atsu, a warrior navigating the early 17th‑century Ezo (today Hokkaido). While the main open‑world questlines push the hunt against the notorious Yotei Six, the environment rewards curious players with clever nods to Sony’s celebrated IPs. Below we highlight the Easter eggs you can stumble upon as you explore the snow‑kissed plains of Ezo.
Death Stranding Mask Easter Egg
One of the most conspicuous nods appears as a simple yet striking accessory: a Golden Mask that mirrors the iconic Gold Mask from Death Stranding. The mask is tucked away in a quiet corner of Atsu’s world, inviting players to recall Higgs and the enigmatic lines about connection. A nearby in‑game text snippet hints at the theme: “Where life and death meet, seek connection.” It’s a tasteful bridge between Ghost of Yotei and the broader PlayStation family, rewarding fans who notice the allusion without breaking the game’s own momentum.
inFAMOUS Easter Eggs
Fans of Sucker Punch’s superpowered series won’t be disappointed. Ghost of Yotei drops multiple easter eggs referencing inFAMOUS, including a couple of distinct visuals and gear inspired by Cole MacGrath’s world.
Notorious Strike Katana
In the southwest of Ezo you can uncover a katana skin named Notorious Strike. The blade sheath glows a cool blue with a lightning motif, a deliberate nod to Cole’s electrical powers. The weapon rests at a fallen pillar that’s periodically struck by lightning, inviting you to approach and claim the upgrade as a wink to inFAMOUS’ supernatural combat system.
Infamous 2 mural
Nearby a shrine‑by‑a‑lake, a mural depicts Cole in a tussle against a legendary foe—an image lifted from inFAMOUS 2. To reach the area you’ll descend two gravel paths and scan the lake’s edge. The mural’s presence is a layered reminder of inFAMOUS’ ambition and its enduring fan appeal for players who recognize the art style and composition.
Sly Cooper Easter Eggs
For fans of another PlayStation staple, Sly Cooper, Ghost of Yotei hides a couple of visual nods that celebrate the stealthy raccoon’s adventures.
Mask of the Cunning Thief
A raccoon‑themed mask, called the Mask of the Cunning Thief, appears as a wearable piece in Atsu’s toolkit. It features the signature blue triangle on the forehead and a brief description: “Crafty hands. Honest heart.” It’s a neat extra that players can equip, echoing Sly’s sly, clever persona without stepping out of the game’s historical mood.
Murals of Sly’s world
Two murals also reference Sly Cooper—the first shows Sir Raleigh, Sly’s frog‑foe, while another art piece blends a fox and a raccoon in a stylized vignette. These murals aren’t just flairs; they’re meant to reward attentive players who appreciate cross‑franchise Easter eggs tucked into side areas and landmarks.
Ghost of Tsushima teases
That Ghost of Tsushima also lurks in Yotei’s world is no secret to eagle‑eyed players, though a deeper dive into those nods deserves its own feature. For now, expect subtle visual echoes and environmental cues that fans of Jin’s world will enjoy spotting as you map Ezo’s expansive terrain.
Why these Easter eggs matter
Beyond fan service, these nods demonstrate Sony’s first‑party studios’ willingness to weave shared history and iconography into Ghost of Yotei. They reward exploration, encourage replays, and deepen the sense that Ghost of Yotei lives in a living PlayStation universe rather than in a vacuum. The result is a richer experience for players who relish discovering the whispers of other games tucked into Atsu’s journey.
Release note
Ghost of Yotei is a PlayStation 5 exclusive, designed to showcase the platform’s capabilities while honoring a lineage of beloved franchises through playful, well‑integrated Easter eggs.
