Ghost of Yōtei multiplayer — what to expect from Legends in 2026

Ghost of Yōtei launches on PS5 as a single‑player game on October 2, 2025. Multiplayer arrives later as Ghost of Yōtei Legends, a free update in 2026 that brings a separate cooperative mode with a supernatural twist.

Ghost of Yōtei multiplayer at launch (PS5)

There is no cooperative multiplayer at release. The campaign is a solo experience. Post‑launch, Legends introduces online co‑op as its own mode rather than campaign co‑op.

Ghost of Yōtei Legends features (2026 DLC)

• Supernatural setting distinct from the main game’s grounded world.
• Two‑player story missions.
• Four‑player survival matches.
• Four character classes.
• Boss encounters built around demonic, giant versions of members of the Yōtei Six.
• New enemy types supporting those encounters.

Legends is free for all Ghost of Yōtei owners when it lands next year.

What’s confirmed vs. what isn’t

Only a core outline of Legends is locked in publicly. Here’s the status:

• Confirmed: two‑player story, four‑player survival, four classes, and the supernatural focus with Yōtei Six boss variants.
• Not detailed yet: class kits and progression, whether additional modes (like raids or competitive variants) return, and how cosmetics and rewards are earned.

Expect more specifics closer to the Legends launch window.

Release window and online requirements

• Base game release: October 2, 2025 (PS5).
• Legends availability: free DLC in 2026 delivered via a patch update.
• Online play requirements: internet connection, a PlayStation Network account, and an active PlayStation Plus subscription for multiplayer. Age restrictions and standard PSN terms apply.

Community wishlist for multiplayer

Players are already sharing what they want from Yōtei’s co‑op. Common requests include:

• More distinctive class identities, potentially leveraging Yōtei’s expanded weapon variety to give each class unique moves and tools.
• New story arcs that play with mythic interpretations of familiar figures and antagonists, building on what made the original Legends memorable.
• Additional modes beyond story and survival, such as raids, score‑chase variants, or dueling‑style PvP.
• Quality‑of‑life features like saved loadouts and broader gear options.
• Clear separation from the single‑player map and UI to avoid confusion for solo players.

These are community desires, not announced features.

Quick reference: modes and player counts

For now, plan to experience Yōtei’s story solo this fall, then squad up when Legends arrives next year. The high‑level shape of co‑op is set; the fine print—classes, progression, and any extra modes—will follow as the 2026 launch approaches.