Ghost of Yotei, developed by Sucker Punch, has a global review embargo set for Thursday, September 25 at 6 AM PT. Multiple outlets and industry figures disclosed the timing, which will dictate when critics can publish reviews and could shape launch-day momentum and early impressions.
Let’s look underneath the mask. Credit to Sucker Punch
Multiple sources reported the timing, and one of the clearest confirmations came from Geoff Keighley, who wrote that he’d received a review copy and that the global embargo is set for 9a ET / 6a PT.
Just received a copy of GHOST OF YOTEI for review.
Global review embargo is Thursday, September 25 at 9a ET / 6a PT.
Just received a copy of GHOST OF YOTEI for review.
Global review embargo is Thursday, September 25 at 9a ET / 6a PT. pic.twitter.com/90IMdQcuoJ
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) September 5, 2025
| Time Zone | Ghost of Yotei Review Embargo Dates & Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 6:00 AM, September 25 |
| Central Time (CT) | 8:00 AM, September 25 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 9:00 AM, September 25 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 2:00 PM, September 25 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 11:00 PM, September 25 |
A lot is riding on those first impressions. While Metacritic scores aren’t the only measure, a strong embargo day can set narrative and retail momentum, affecting visibility across media outlets and storefront front pages worldwide.
Around an 85–90 score range feels realistic given the studio’s track record and the upscale hardware it’s building for. Ghost of Tsushima landed at an 83 on Metacritic for PS4, and lessons learned there appear to have informed Sucker Punch’s ambitions for a larger, more technically ambitious title on PS5.
Will Ghost of Yotei out-review its predecessor? It’s possible. One concise signal on embargo day could significantly impact narratives and secure front-page placement that matters for discoverability.
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