“Ghost of Yōtei” Owners to Receive Free Multiplayer ‘Legends Mode’ Update in 2026

Following the successful launch of the single-player adventure, Ghost of Yōtei (released on PlayStation 5 on October 2, 2025), developer Sucker Punch Productions has confirmed that its popular cooperative multiplayer mode, Legends, will return as a free update for all owners sometime in 2026.

The announcement, made during the Gamescom 2025 Opening Night Live event, assures fans of the Ghost of Tsushima successor that the post-launch support will follow a similar, player-friendly path, offering a substantial new mode at no extra cost to enhance the base game experience.

Legends Mode: What to Expect in Ghost of Yōtei

The Ghost of Yōtei Legends update will be a completely separate cooperative mode, shifting the setting from the main game’s grounded historical world to a fantastical, supernatural and mythical realm inspired by Japanese folklore. It is designed to be a team-based experience, complete with new enemy types and challenging boss fights.

• Player Counts: The mode will feature two primary cooperative options:
  • Two-Player Story Missions: Narrated, curated quests for pairs of players.
  • Four-Player Survival Matches: A wave-based defense mode requiring team synergy and class coordination.
• Character Classes: Players will choose from a selection of four distinct character classes (details on class abilities and names are yet to be fully disclosed) to fill specialized roles in their squad.
• Boss Encounters: The mode will introduce demonic, giant versions of members of the Yōtei Six (the main antagonists of the single-player campaign) as formidable boss challenges.
• Cost & Access: The Legends multiplayer is a free DLC update for all Ghost of Yōtei owners on PS5, delivered via a patch. An active PlayStation Plus subscription will be required for online play.

Launch Timeline and Community Response

While the base single-player game is a top-selling PlayStation 5 exclusive and has garnered praise for its visual fidelity, open-world design, and protagonist Atsu’s revenge story, the lack of launch co-op was noted by some fans. The confirmation of Legends Mode in 2026 provides a clear roadmap for post-launch content, echoing the successful implementation of the feature in Ghost of Tsushima.

Players are currently enjoying the core experience—a 20-30 hour main campaign set on the beautiful, snow-covered island of Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido)—and the 2026 update ensures that the game will continue to deliver value and replayability well into the future. Sucker Punch has promised more specific details on class progression and additional modes closer to the Legends launch window.