Ghost of Yotei Pre-Load is Live on PS5
The wait for Ghost of Yotei is almost over, and PlayStation 5 owners can now get a head start on the highly anticipated sequel. Sucker Punch Productions has opened pre-loading for the game, allowing anyone who has pre-ordered the title to download the entire 85GB file ahead of its official October 2 release.
This early download option is a welcome move from Sony, likely designed to prevent potential server overload on launch day and ensure players can jump into the action immediately when the game unlocks. Ghost of Yotei has already become a massive pre-order success, currently ranking as the number one most pre-ordered game on the PlayStation Store in over a dozen countries, including the US, UK, Japan, and major European markets.
The excitement is well-founded based on early critical reception. The game has earned impressive scores, including an 87/100 average on Metacritic and an 88 Top Critics average on OpenCritic, placing it slightly ahead of the original Ghost of Tsushima’s acclaimed reception.
It’s important to note that pre-loading only installs the game files—players won’t be able to actually play until October 2 when the game officially launches. This distinction caused some confusion for one eager fan on Reddit who mistakenly thought pre-load meant early access, though the community responded with good-natured understanding.
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With an 85GB install size, players should ensure they have sufficient free space on their PS5 storage. This size likely doesn’t include any potential day-one patch, so having some extra room available is recommended. For those planning to dive in the moment the game launches, pre-loading ensures you’ll be ready the instant Ghost of Yotei goes live.