Ghost of Yōtei’s first post‑release patch is out on PS5 as version 1.008 (1.008.000). It’s a lightweight update focused on fixing bugs and tightening stability rather than adding new content. Detailed changelogs haven’t been published yet, but the build targets several nuisances that slipped past launch, including a coin visibility glitch in the Zeni Hajiki mini‑game and assorted crash scenarios.

What’s in Ghost of Yōtei update 1.008

  • Additional gameplay bug fixes based on early player reports.
  • Minor stability and performance tweaks to reduce crashes and hitches.
  • Attention on Zeni Hajiki’s coin clipping issue (coins sliding under the table surface), which made the mini‑game hard to play even though inputs still registered.

There are no new modes, features, or content beats in 1.008. The goal here is simple: clean up edge‑case behavior and smooth out rough spots identified after launch.

Context: what earlier updates already changed

Two updates shipped alongside release. The larger day‑one patch (1.006) delivered broad polish across performance, animation, and UI, while a smaller hotfix (1.007) followed with targeted stability work. Here’s the quick view of what each version prioritized:

Version Window Focus Notable examples
1.006 (day‑one) Launch Performance, mission flow, animation and UI polish Rendering improvements (including ray tracing consistency), steadier photo mode, better performance during large encounters; mini‑game fixes (bamboo chop, Zeni Hajiki); camera tuning for traversal and combat; balance passes for weapons/charms and Lethal difficulty; mission soft‑locks addressed; quality‑of‑life such as fewer tutorial pop‑ups and photo mode access while camping; systemic corrections so horses don’t intrude on objectives/cutscenes, enemies don’t spawn while following foxes, and Standoff no longer pulls faraway targets; animation upgrades like more natural katana transitions and improved foot placement on stairs/uneven ground; UI fixes for spyglass behavior, overlapping menus, clearer map markers, and cleaned‑up vendor/menu visuals.
1.007 (hotfix) Launch day Stability touch‑ups Updated select asset textures and addressed a rare crash.
1.008 (post‑release) Day after launch Bug fixes and stability Targets lingering gameplay bugs (including the Zeni Hajiki coin issue) and applies small stability/gameplay fixes. No new features.

Bugs the team is targeting next

Based on early reports and known issues flagged around launch, these items have been on the short list for fixes and verification:

  • Zeni Hajiki coins becoming invisible or clipping into the table, complicating the mini‑game.
  • Bear cub not following after playing the required song.
  • A rare freeze during a Kitsune quest.
  • Map display/marker quirks and UI overlaps.
  • Crashes with different in‑game triggers.

Note: while update 1.008 is aimed at the coin glitch, some players may still encounter location‑specific oddities. Expect additional hotfixes as the team iterates.

Common quirks players still mention

  • Summoned horse running the wrong way or fleeing on arrival. This is separate from the day‑one change that prevented horses from interrupting mission objectives or cutscenes.
  • Occasional spyglass prompts appearing when crouched or during tutorials.
  • Cutscene stiffness in non‑cinematic dialogues (animations snapping or props not being placed on nearby tables).

These issues are inconsistent and often resolve on reload. They’re likely candidates for near‑term patches if they continue to reproduce widely.

Workarounds you can try right now

  • If the horse runs off or fails to approach, fast travel to a nearby point or restart the game to refresh NPC/companion state.
  • If Zeni Hajiki coins flicker or vanish into the table, back out and re‑enter the mini‑game area; the interaction can still register even when coins are visually obscured, but resetting the activity usually restores normal behavior.
  • For soft‑locks or UI overlaps, returning to the title screen or rebooting the game typically clears the state without losing progress.

What to expect next

Ghost of Yōtei launched in a solid state after the day‑one patch, and the rapid 1.008 follow‑up is a cleanup pass—small, focused, and aimed at the last remaining pain points. If you’re already playing, install 1.008 to reduce the chance of mission‑blocking bugs and crashes. If you’re waiting, expect a few more hotfix‑sized updates as remaining issues are reproduced and resolved.