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Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Launches 15 October — Ships, Diving and New Bosses

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Pearl Abyss dropped the reveal at PlayStation’s September State of Play, and it’s a meaty one: Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown is the game’s first paid DLC expansion, launching on 15 October 2026. Kliff’s story isn’t finished — it’s just heading out to sea.

Crimson Desert – Charting the Unknown DLC Reveal Trailer — via PlayStation on YouTube

Set Sail Beyond the Greymane Coast

The headlining addition is full naval exploration. Kliff now captains a ship to push beyond the existing coastline and reach new island zones — territory that was simply out of reach in the base game. It’s a genuine expansion of the map, not just a new quest area, and the reveal trailer plays up the scope with sweeping ocean vistas.

Kliff's sailing ship in Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC
Image courtesy of Pearl Abyss

Underwater exploration follows naturally: once you’re out at sea, you can dive beneath the surface to hunt for hidden treasures and ruins. The aquatic environment is entirely new — a teal-lit seabed complete with coral, rock formations and whatever Pearl Abyss has lurking in the deep.

New Bosses: Dragons, Mechs and More

The DLC expands the threat roster significantly, adding dragons and mechanical bosses alongside new weapons, armour sets and mounts. If the base game’s combat was the hook that kept you playing past launch, Charting the Unknown is bringing new peak encounters to test your build. Fresh martial arts skills are bundled in as well, so there is actual kit to earn rather than just cosmetics.

Mech boss encounter in Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC
Image courtesy of Pearl Abyss

Underwater and Into New Depths

Underwater diving in Crimson Desert Charting the Unknown DLC
Image courtesy of Pearl Abyss

The underwater section deserves its own beat. Pearl Abyss showed Kliff diving in full armour-like gear through coral-ringed reef environments — a side of the game world that reads completely different to the arid deserts and Gothic architecture of the main campaign. Whether there are proper underwater combat encounters or just exploration is not yet detailed, but the visual scope alone is striking.

Story Continues — and Beachside Living Arrives

The narrative thread picks up for Kliff, Oongka and Damiane after the base game’s ending, with new story content built specifically for the DLC. On the lifestyle side, Pearl Abyss is expanding the settlement mechanics: beachside housing arrives alongside broader improvements to the Greymane camp base-building and NPC interactions in Pywel.

It is worth noting that this content requires Crimson Desert Enhanced, the free update Pearl Abyss released in August — if you bought the base game at launch, grab the Enhanced patch before 15 October.

Price, Platforms and Pre-Order Bonus

Charting the Unknown launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) at US$24.99 / £19.99 — roughly S$33 at current rates. Singapore players on PS5 can find it on the PlayStation Store now; Steam and Epic pre-orders followed shortly after. The Mac version of Crimson Desert will not receive the DLC at launch.

Pre-ordering gets you the Charter’s Diving Set for Kliff and Oongka, and the Charter’s Light Diving Set for Damiane — cosmetic diving gear that fits the nautical theme neatly. The DLC goes live on 16 October at 6:00 AM SGT (22:00 UTC on 15 October).

For more game news, keep following GameTrader.SG — and if you missed our earlier coverage of the Crimson Desert Enhanced free update, check it out here.

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SAO Echoes of Aincrad Gets Genesis Maidens DLC This Winter

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Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Genesis Maidens, the first DLC for Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad, during Sony’s State of Play Japan showcase on 3 September. The expansion lands this winter 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam — and it finally brings a fan-favourite character into the action.

Mito Steps Out of the Films and Into Your Party

Sword Art Online Echoes of Aincrad gameplay combat screenshot
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

The centrepiece of Genesis Maidens is Misumi Tozawa, better known as Mito — Asuna’s real-world best friend who ended up trapped in Aincrad alongside her, as depicted in the Sword Art Online Progressive films. She joins as a recruitable party ally, complete with her own combination and support skills.

Mito also introduces a brand-new weapon type to the game: the curved sword. It comes with its own moveset and combination skills distinct from the existing weapon roster, giving players a fresh combat style to master. According to Bandai Namco, Mito “still struggles to overcome the guilt she bears from her past actions” — so her arc in the DLC sounds like it has some emotional weight behind it.

Watch the Genesis Maidens Reveal Trailer

Echoes of Aincrad DLC1 – Genesis Maidens feat. Mito | Reveal Trailer | Sword Art Online — via Gamerturk on YouTube

New Story, New Systems

Sword Art Online Echoes of Aincrad exploration and field gameplay
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

Genesis Maidens adds a new side-story campaign set across expanded areas of Floors 1 and 2 of Aincrad. As with the base game, players must clear the main story before the DLC content unlocks — so if you’ve been sitting on Echoes of Aincrad since its July launch, now’s a good time to push through.

Alongside Mito, the expansion introduces an armour enhancement system that lets you upgrade gear with passive effects — adding a layer of build depth that the base game’s customisation didn’t have. No word yet on whether new floors beyond Floor 2 will be part of a future DLC.

How to Get the DLC

Sword Art Online Echoes of Aincrad character abilities and skills
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco Entertainment

If you picked up the Deluxe Edition (USD 89.99), Ultimate Edition (USD 109.99), or the physical Bandai Namco Store Aincrad Edition at launch, Genesis Maidens is already included in your season pass — no extra purchase needed. A standalone price for the DLC has not been announced yet.

Singapore players can pick up Echoes of Aincrad digitally on the PlayStation Store or Steam, where SGD pricing applies. Check the respective storefronts for current prices and any season-pass bundles before Genesis Maidens drops this winter.

For more game news from the region, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG — we’ll cover the Genesis Maidens release date once Bandai Namco confirms it.

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Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon Is Out Now — $0.99 on All Platforms

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Drop what you are doing — poncle’s Legacy of the Bloodmoon expansion for Vampire Survivors is live right now on all platforms. At just $0.99 USD (or your regional storefront equivalent), it is one of gaming’s best-value DLC launches of the year, and it is available from this moment on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile.

Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon | Date? — via poncle – Vampire Survivors on YouTube

Clan Bloodmoon Arrives in Red Moon Manor

As we covered when Legacy of the Bloodmoon was announced, this expansion brings a self-contained story arc with an all-new cast. The headline additions:

  • 12 new playable characters — including Malice Bloodmoon, Calogero Bloodmoon, the ancient Saint Baal’Thasar, Ashtart, and Sargon
  • 16+ new weapons and evolved forms — Scarlet Needle, Incineration, Blacken Firmament, and more with a full web of new evolutions
  • Red Moon Manor XL — a sprawling new stage described as the ancient lair of the Order of the Red Moon
  • 8 new music tracks composed exclusively for the DLC
Vampire Survivors Legacy of the Bloodmoon — character key art featuring Malice Bloodmoon and the new cast
Image courtesy of poncle

The DLC centres on the Bloodmoon clan and their clash with the Order of the Red Moon — expect lore that ties back into the broader Vampire Survivors storyline without requiring you to have played previous expansions first.

Free Bonus for Legacy of the Moonspell Owners

Vampire Survivors Legacy of the Bloodmoon — Red Moon Manor gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of poncle

If you already own the earlier Legacy of the Moonspell DLC, poncle is adding free bonus unlocks to that pack alongside today’s launch — no additional purchase required. It is a nice nod to long-time players and a gentle push to revisit Moonspell if you dropped it a while back.

Where to Get It — All Platforms, One Low Price

Vampire Survivors Legacy of the Bloodmoon — new characters in combat
Image courtesy of poncle

Legacy of the Bloodmoon is priced at $0.99 USD globally and is available right now on every current platform. Singapore players on the Nintendo eShop or PlayStation Store will pay the SGD regional equivalent — which, at $0.99 USD, converts to under S$1.50 at current rates. Pick it up on whatever platform you already play Vampire Survivors on — it is a simultaneous day-one release everywhere:

  • PC: Steam
  • Nintendo Switch: Nintendo eShop
  • PS4 / PS5: PlayStation Store
  • Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S: Microsoft Store
  • Mobile: iOS App Store / Google Play

For more on everything inside the DLC, including the full character roster and weapon evolution tree, check our full Legacy of the Bloodmoon preview. Otherwise — the game is live, the price is $0.99, and there is genuinely no reason to wait. See you in Red Moon Manor. Browse more game news while you install.

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Vampire Survivors’ Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC Arrives August 28

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Poncle’s genre-defining roguelike is getting another chapter this week. Legacy of the Bloodmoon, the next paid expansion for Vampire Survivors, launches on 28 August 2026 — and it will set you back just $0.99 (or your regional storefront equivalent). An entire new story arc, new cast and new stage, all for under a dollar.

What the Legacy of the Bloodmoon Expansion Adds to Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC character art
Image courtesy of poncle

The DLC is a self-contained story chapter built around a brand-new cast. The full content haul:

  • 10+ new playable characters — Malice Bloodmoon, Calogero Bloodmoon, the ancient Saint Baal’Thasar, Ashtart, Sargon, and more
  • 16+ new weapons and evolved forms — Scarlet Needle, Incineration, Blacken Firmament, FireBall, and a full web of evolutions
  • One new XL stage: Red Moon Manor, described as “the ancient lair of the Order of the Red Moon”
  • 8 new music tracks

Players who already own the earlier Legacy of the Moonspell DLC will also receive free bonus unlocks that expand that pack’s replayability — no additional spend needed.

Clan Bloodmoon vs the Order of the Red Moon

Vampire Survivors roguelike gameplay with characters and weapons on screen
Image courtesy of poncle

The DLC’s story follows Clan Bloodmoon — led by the ruthless matron Malice and the monstrous Calogero — on a quest to find a paradise first discovered by Saint Baal’Thasar, founder of the sinister Order of the Red Moon. It is classic Vampire Survivors storytelling: cryptic, melodramatic, and completely committed to the bit. The mythology is dense and the characters are ridiculous in the best way.

Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon Expansion | Announcement Trailer — via poncle – Vampire Survivors on YouTube

All Platforms, One Very Small Price

Vampire Survivors gameplay screenshot showing multiple enemies and character abilities
Image courtesy of poncle

Legacy of the Bloodmoon launches simultaneously on every platform Vampire Survivors calls home: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android. The $0.99 USD price (check your local storefront for the SGD equivalent) makes it an effortless add-on for anyone who already owns the base game.

Mobile is worth a specific mention for Singapore players: Vampire Survivors on iOS and Android runs smoothly on most phones, and DLC content carries over exactly as it does on console and PC. If you have been grinding stages on your phone, the new characters and Red Moon Manor stage will be ready for you on 28 August.

Check out more game news on GameTrader.SG, and browse our coverage of other upcoming releases across PC and console.

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Code Vein II’s Mask of Idris DLC Arrives 9 September — New Character, Forsaken World & Free Update

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If you’ve been waiting for more Code Vein II after finishing the main campaign, Bandai Namco has your next stop: the Mask of Idris DLC expansion lands on 9 September 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). It’s a post-game story that takes the Revenant experience somewhere genuinely new — a parallel realm called the Forsaken World — and it brings a brand-new partner and a pair of fresh weapons along for the ride.

A World Forged From Vanished Timelines

Code Vein II combat gameplay — Revenant in action
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco

The Forsaken World is described as “a setting forged from the converged passions of worlds that vanished due to historical alterations.” At its heart churns the Spindle of Pathos — a colossal vortex that draws emotions from across time and space, threatening to break through into the real world. The expansion’s story runs entirely separate from the main campaign, though it picks up in the aftermath: you’ll need to have reached the Luna Fraterna ending and completed the sub-mission Valentin’s Request to unlock the new content.

The narrative leans into Code Vein II’s strength — layered lore delivered through partner conversations and environmental storytelling — with the alternate timeline premise giving Bandai Namco room to introduce characters who couldn’t exist in the main story’s continuity.

Meet Liv Voda, Guardian of Time and Space

Liv Voda in the Forsaken World — Code Vein II Mask of Idris DLC
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco

The expansion’s centrepiece partner is Liv Voda, a former guardian of the Temporal Rift whose combative personality shifts dramatically as her emotions surge. Her combat style centres on the Chariot Rave Formae and a halberd, rewarding aggressive play in the tight corridors of the Forsaken World. Alongside Liv is Lou MagMell, a mysterious revenant whose true intentions remain deliberately unclear — a nice bit of narrative tension to carry through the expansion.

For weapons, the DLC adds the Grave Knocker (a martial-arts Formae built around aerial kick combos) and the Sword of Karma: Idris (a flame-imbued great sword with extended hit chains). Both are tuned for the DLC’s new enemies, but will carry over to post-game exploration of the main world too.

CODE VEIN II – Mask of Idris Teaser — via Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube

Free Version 2.0 Update for All Players

Code Vein II gameplay — partner exploration
Image courtesy of Bandai Namco

Even if you’re not buying the DLC, 9 September brings a free Version 2.0 update for all Code Vein II owners. The headline feature is post-game partner exploration — you can freely roam the main story’s maps with your partner characters after finishing the campaign, opening up new conversations and collectibles that were previously inaccessible. Bandai Namco has said more details on Version 2.0’s full feature list will be announced closer to release.

Availability and Singapore Pricing

Code Vein II is already available on the Singapore PlayStation Store with a Standard Edition at SGD 89.90, a Deluxe Edition at SGD 119.90, and an Ultimate Edition at SGD 139.90. The Mask of Idris expansion is included with both the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions — so if you bought either of those, the DLC is already in your library on 9 September at no extra cost. Standard Edition owners will be able to purchase the expansion separately; specific SGD pricing for the standalone DLC has not yet been confirmed by Bandai Namco.

The game and DLC are also available on Steam and Xbox Series X|S worldwide. If you haven’t jumped in yet, September is a good time — Version 2.0 lands day-and-date with the expansion, and a full post-game to explore makes the package considerably more substantial than at launch.

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Duck King Drops 27 August in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves — Full Gameplay Trailer Out

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SNK dropped Duck King’s full gameplay trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves yesterday, putting a spotlight on the hip-hop brawler’s first mainline outing in nearly three decades — and he dances onto PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on 27 August 2026.

FATAL FURY: CotW | Duck King — via SNK OFFICIAL on YouTube

Back on the South Town Stage After 30 Years

Duck King last appeared in a mainline Fatal Fury title with Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 in the late 1990s — making his City of the Wolves arrival the first time the character has been truly playable in a new SNK fighting game in roughly 30 years. He started training South Town street fighter Salvatore Ganacci in his unique breakdance-fighting style, but now Duck King himself is back on the streets to settle some scores, with his signature chick P-chan perched alongside him.

Duck King from Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves animated reveal trailer
Image courtesy of SNK

What Duck King Brings to City of the Wolves

The gameplay trailer confirms that Duck King keeps his classic toolkit: Head Spin Attack and Break Storm are both back, and Break Spiral serves as one of his Gear Supers. Beyond the returning moves, he has learned some new dance sequences — including a powered-up mode that chains into a multi-step attack with different follow-up options depending on how you read the opponent. His narrative has two arcade story threads: one driven by revenge against Wolfgang Krauser, another by the more grounded goal of saving his Pao Pao Café through tournament prize money.

If you have been following Season 3 since it was announced in July, the trailer fills in the specifics that the animated teaser only hinted at — Duck King’s moveset sits somewhere between a rushdown pressure game and a stance-based offensive character, leaning on rhythm and momentum to keep opponents guessing.

Season 3 Road Map: Kim Kaphwan is Next

Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Season 3 DLC character roadmap showing Duck King, Kim Kaphwan, Laocorn and mystery characters
Image courtesy of SNK

Duck King’s 27 August release keeps Season 3 on its monthly schedule. After him comes Kim Kaphwan in September, then a mystery character in October, Laocorn Gaudeamus in November, and one more mystery fighter to close out December. With EVO Singapore 2027 already confirmed for Marina Bay Sands in January, Singapore’s FGC will have nearly the full Season 3 roster available to explore before local tournament play heats up.

Season 3 characters are available individually or as part of the Season Pass. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is out now on Steam, PS5/PS4, and Xbox Series X|S. Find more game news on GameTrader.SG.

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Dead or Alive 6 — Minato DLC Arrives 10 September

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Team Ninja has confirmed a release date for Minato, the gyaru-style fighter teased in Dead or Alive 6: Last Round’s June launch trailer — she’s joining the roster as paid DLC on 10 September 2026. And if you haven’t tried the free-to-play fighter yet, there’s an extra reason to do it right now: Ayane and Tamaki are unlocked for free in the Core Fighters version, but only until 19 August.

Dead or Alive 6 — Kasumi in fighting stance
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Minato’s Release Date and What We Know So Far

Minato was first revealed in concept art form when DOA6 Last Round launched in June, with design sketches showing off her gyaru-inspired costumes. The date of 10 September 2026 for her DLC release was confirmed by Team Ninja via the official @deadoralivejp account, as reported by Automaton Media.

Her in-game moveset and full gameplay reveal haven’t been shown yet. Team Ninja says those details will be announced before her release, so expect a proper character trailer to drop in the coming weeks.

Minato will be available as paid DLC on PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pricing for individual character DLC has not been announced at this time.

Ayane and Tamaki Free Until 19 August — Try Them Now

Alongside the Minato news, Team Ninja has launched a limited-time campaign giving DOA6 Last Round Core Fighters players free access to Ayane and Tamaki until 19 August. That’s this coming Tuesday — so if you want to give them a spin at no cost, time is tight.

Core Fighters is the free-to-play tier of Dead or Alive 6: Last Round, giving players access to a rotating roster without any upfront purchase. The full fighter roster is unlockable through individual character packs or a season pass.

DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round — Launch Trailer via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube
Dead or Alive 6 — character in combat
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

New Marie Rose Costume DLC Also Live

Also dropping alongside the Minato announcement: Marie Rose’s “Wicked Lil’ Sunflower” costume set is now available as paid DLC in four colour variations. It’s a standalone add-on, separate from the Minato DLC, purchasable directly in-game.

Dead or Alive 6 — Hayate vs Zack in-game fight
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Where to Play in Singapore

Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is available now on PC via Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There’s no upfront cost to download the Core Fighters version — SGD pricing for individual DLC characters and costume sets applies through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Steam. Stay across upcoming fighting game releases on GameTrader’s game news page.

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Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC Drops 19 August — Keian-Era Edo, Yagyu Jubei and New Weapons

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Six months after its launch, Team NINJA’s Nioh 3 is about to get significantly harder — and a lot more interesting. The first DLC expansion, Hell Rising, drops on 19 August 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, opening an entirely new chapter set in a ruined version of Edo.

Nioh 3 – Hell Rising DLC Vol. 1 First Look Trailer — via KOEI TECMO AMERICA on YouTube

Journey into Keian-Era Edo

Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC - Rodrigo, the Spanish envoy, joins Takechiyo in Edo
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Team NINJA

The DLC picks up with the protagonist Takechiyo flung forward in time to Edo, 1651 — the opening years of the Keian era — only to find the city locked in fresh chaos after the death of the future shogun. What should have been a settled Japan is instead a hellish wasteland, the Crucible’s gales tearing through it once more.

Two characters form the core of this new story: Yagyu Jubei, the legendary one-eyed swordsman, and Rodrigo, a Spanish envoy with his own stake in untangling the Spirit Stone mysteries driving the crisis. The mix of historical Japanese figure and foreign arrival fits Nioh 3’s broader theme of feudal Japan meeting the wider world — and gives the DLC a distinct flavour from the base game’s arcs.

New Weapon Class: Hoko and Shield

Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC - New Hoko and Shield weapon type in combat
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Team NINJA

Hell Rising introduces a brand-new weapon archetype: the Hoko and Shield, available in both Samurai and Ninja builds. The design blends the short spear’s reach and stabbing power with a shield’s blocking capability — a combination that opens up a more defensive, guard-counter-focused playstyle that Nioh 3’s existing arsenal doesn’t quite replicate.

Beyond the weapon itself, the DLC brings new Martial Arts, Ninjutsu abilities, Guardian Spirits, and Soul Cores — giving veterans a fresh batch of build options to experiment with on top of what’s carried over from the base game.

Enlightened One’s Journey: The New Hardest Mode

Nioh 3 Hell Rising DLC - Enlightened One's Journey, the most brutal new difficulty
Image courtesy of KOEI TECMO / Team NINJA

If Shogun’s Journey was already stretching your limits, Team NINJA is going further. Enlightened One’s Journey lands above it as Nioh 3’s new ceiling difficulty — enemies carry active Curse buffs that make engagements far more punishing than the base-game top tier. It is the kind of mode that exists specifically for players who have already burned through everything the game had to offer and still want more resistance.

There is also a new piece of equipment, the Hundred Demon Realms Picture Scroll, which auto-generates challenge battles — offering a customisable way to keep farming and testing builds outside the main mission flow.

Season Pass and What’s Next

Hell Rising is available as part of the Nioh 3 Season Pass at US$39.99, which covers this expansion and the forthcoming second DLC, Bloody Insurrection. If you own the Digital Deluxe Edition you are already covered.

For Singapore players, both PS5 and Steam versions are accessible locally. The PS5 version is available at PlayStation Store SGD pricing; the Steam version is region-free. If you have been sitting on the fence about getting into Nioh 3, the Koei Tecmo sale that ran through early August — up to 36% off on Steam — may be worth revisiting ahead of Tuesday’s DLC drop.

Hell Rising launches 19 August 2026. Check the official Nioh 3 site for full details, or browse more game news on GameTrader.

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Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition Out 2 October — New Story, Roguelike Survival, and an Asia Launch Date

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Sucker Punch Productions today confirmed the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition for PS5, and if you’re in Singapore or anywhere else in Asia, your release date is 2 October 2026 — one day after the global 1 October launch. The Complete Edition bundles the base game, Legends co-op, a new narrative expansion, and an all-new roguelike survival mode at a single price point.

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition – Announce Trailer — via PlayStation on YouTube

What’s in the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition

The Complete Edition packages everything Sucker Punch has made for Ghost of Yōtei into one disc or digital download:

  • Main Ghost of Yōtei campaign
  • Ghost of Yōtei Legends — online co-op for up to four players with Raid mode
  • Echoes of Sekigahara — new narrative expansion
  • Most Wanted — single-player roguelike combat survival mode
  • All Digital Deluxe Edition content
  • Charm of Hokkyokusei cosmetic
  • Sakai Armor early unlock (for purchases made by 30 September)

New buyers pay USD $69.99. If you already own the game, an upgrade to the Complete Edition costs USD $14.99 — check the PlayStation Store Asia page for confirmed SGD pricing ahead of launch.

Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition gameplay screenshot showing Atsu in a snowy mountain setting
Image courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment / Sucker Punch Productions

Echoes of Sekigahara — A New Chapter for Atsu

The narrative expansion is titled Echoes of Sekigahara and introduces Nagato, a character from protagonist Atsu’s past. Players will explore an unseen valley and move between present-day events and Battle of Sekigahara flashbacks — one of the most pivotal moments in Japanese history.

Sucker Punch hasn’t yet detailed the full runtime, but the expansion brings new enemies, heavy weapons, additional armour sets, and new dyes, suggesting a meaningful content addition rather than a brief side story. More details will be shared closer to the 1 October launch.

Ghost of Yōtei Echoes of Sekigahara expansion screenshot showing new valley environment
Image courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment / Sucker Punch Productions

Most Wanted — A Roguelike Twist on Ghost of Yōtei’s Combat

Ghost of Yōtei: Most Wanted is the mode that’s going to keep you busy long after you’ve finished the story. It’s a roguelike-inspired combat survival mode where you accept bounties to start runs, take down enemies to earn perks, and unlock additional characters as you progress.

Three playable characters are confirmed, each with a distinct weapon style:

  • Atsu — dual katana
  • Oyuki — kusarigama (chain-sickle)
  • Nagato — yari (spear)

For Singapore players who’ve put dozens of hours into Ghost of Tsushima’s Legends mode, Most Wanted looks like the single-player equivalent — high-replayability, perk-driven runs that reward mastery of each character’s fighting style.

Ghost of Yōtei Most Wanted roguelike survival mode with Oyuki wielding kusarigama
Image courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment / Sucker Punch Productions

Free Updates for Everyone on 1 October

Patch v.2.0 arrives on 1 October for all Ghost of Yōtei owners — not just Complete Edition buyers — and it brings a welcome set of quality-of-life improvements:

  • Beauty of Yōtei screensaver mode
  • Armour appearance and stats customization separated (mix-and-match looks without gimping your build)
  • High contrast accessibility option
  • New Watanabe Mode music tracks
  • Photo mode stamps and new cosmetics
  • New Trophies

The armour stat/appearance split alone is something fans have been asking for since launch, so this patch is one Singapore PS5 players will want to grab regardless of whether they pick up the Complete Edition.

Ghost of Yōtei new armour customization UI and screensaver mode Beauty of Yotei
Image courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment / Sucker Punch Productions

Asia, Singapore, and the October 2 Date

For Singapore and the rest of Asia (plus Australia and New Zealand), patch v.2.0 and the Complete Edition roll out on 2 October 2026 — one day later than the global date, in line with regional timezone publishing windows. Pre-order and pricing details will be up on the Singapore PlayStation Store page ahead of release.

“We’re so grateful to every fan who has shared their creativity and love for the game — fan art, cosplays, virtual photographs, combat montages, Twitch streams,” Sucker Punch said in today’s announcement. The Complete Edition feels like the studio’s way of saying thank you with a full package that gives new players everything at once and existing fans two solid reasons to return.

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