Ghost of Yotei drops players into Atsu’s world, the fierce warrior navigating Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido) in the early 17th century. While the main story unfolds across a sprawling open world, the game hides a thoughtful layer of Easter eggs and nods to beloved PlayStation franchises. If you’re chasing secrets, these are the Easter eggs that have surfaced so far, each rewarding the curious with a wink to fans and a little enrichment for your journey.
Death Stranding Mask: A Golden Nod
In the snowy expanses of Ezo, you can locate a unique accessory simply named the Gold Mask. Its silhouette and color scheme echo the infamous mask once worn by Higgs in Death Stranding. It’s more than a cosmetic flourish; the item carries flavor text that evokes Kojima’s world, hinting at a philosophy: where life and death intersect, seek connection. For players who’ve kept an eye on cross-franchise crossovers, this mask is a tangible bridge between Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding, a reminder that the PS5 era loves to braid storytelling threads across titles.
inFAMOUS Easter Eggs: A Studio Love Letter
Sucker Punch fans will spot two clear references to the studio’s inFAMOUS series. The first appears as a katana skin in the southwest region of Ezo, intriguingly titled the Notorious Strike. Its blade glows a cool blue with a jagged bolt motif—an obvious nod to Cole MacGrath’s electricity-based powers. The skin hangs on a fallen column that is struck by lightning as you approach, making the moment feel like a micro-scene out of an inFAMOUS game.
Another inFAMOUS callback is a mural near a lake by a shrine, reminiscent of the art and moments from the PS3-era adventures. To reach the viewing point you’ll need to descend two gravel paths and then explore around the shrine area. The mural depicts Cole in combat with a monstrous foe, effectively turning a scenic detour into a lore-rich Easter egg that players can discover en route to their next quest.
Sly Cooper Easter Eggs: Masks, Murals, Mischief
For fans of Sucker Punch’s other celebrated IP, Ghost of Yotei hides a playful bouquet of references. You can find a mask inspired by Sly Cooper’s lively rogues—often described as the Mask of the Cunning Thief. On the mask, a blue triangle sits on the forehead—an unmistakable, sly nod to the raccoon-thief hero. The mask’s flavor text, reading something like “Canny fingers. Honest heart,” reinforces the playful, treasure-hunting spirit behind the Easter eggs.
Beyond the mask, two murals pay homage to Sly’s world: one featuring Sir Raleigh, the frog nemesis, and another displaying a fox and a raccoon pairing. These visual easter eggs feel crafted for observant players who enjoy spotting recurring characters and motifs across PlayStation-era franchises.
Ghost of Tsushima Hints: A Tease for a Separate Article
As you explore Ezo, you’ll encounter subtle references that some players interpret as nods to Ghost of Tsushima. The team has signaled that these Tsushima hints deserve a dedicated write-up, so expect a future piece to unpack them in full. For now, you’ll likely notice small echoes in the world design, dialogue, or environmental storytelling that whisper of Jin Sakai’s world—another delightful intersection for fans to chase.
Why These Easter Eggs Matter
These Easter eggs aren’t just fan service; they enrich the Ghost of Yotei experience by inviting players to pause and reflect on the broader PlayStation canon. Each reference sits at the intersection of history, myth, and game history, rewarding exploration with familiar aesthetics and clever callbacks. The result is a richer, more connected experience—one that makes the open world feel alive with shared storytelling DNA across iconic Sony titles.
Note on Availability
Ghost of Yotei is a PlayStation 5 exclusive, designed to leverage the console’s hardware and online ecosystem for a cohesive, immersive world-building experience. If you’re chasing every hidden corner and cheeky wink, you’ll want to keep exploring Atsu’s Ezo—the landscape rewards patience, curiosity, and a keen eye for detail.
