Erika Ishii’s Ghost of Yōtei appearance anchors Episode 549 of the Official PlayStation Podcast. Gillen interviews the actor to mark the Complete Edition’s release and the game’s first anniversary, while hosts Tim Turi and Kristen Zitani discuss the week’s news and games. The PlayStation Blog episode listing also lays out a broad mix of upcoming releases and game updates.
The guest segment connects to the new content in Ghost of Yōtei’s Complete Edition. Ishii returned to voice Atsu for Echoes of Sekigahara and recorded new dialogue for Most Wanted. The Complete Edition arrived on PS5 on October 1 with both additions, giving the anniversary episode a timely look at the game’s latest chapter.
The roundup also touches on The Blood of Dawnwalker, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Other topics include God of War: Laufey pre-orders and editions, with details on pre-order bonuses, Faye’s armor, and her Serpent Bow combat. The hosts also discuss Control Resonant’s art and technology, including its bosses, Dylan’s combat animations, liminal spaces, paranaturally twisted Manhattan, and PS5 features.
For PlayStation Plus, the episode notes October’s monthly games: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. It also covers Kena: Scars of Kosmora, which is scheduled to launch in 2027, alongside a development update and a new look at Kena’s spirit companion.
The next-week release highlights named in the episode are Kingdom Hearts I-III, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Deck of Haunts, all listed for PS5. Which game discussion from Episode 549 caught your attention most? For more on the upcoming releases and October’s PlayStation Plus lineup, stay connected with us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram, Steam, and Telegram.
