PlayStation Releases Free Ghost of Yōtei Avatars for PS5 Players

If you’ve been spending time in Ghost of Yōtei, PlayStation has quietly added a small bonus, and it won’t cost you anything.

To mark the holiday season, PlayStation and Sucker Punch Productions have rolled out a set of free, limited-time PSN avatars inspired by Ghost of Yōtei. It’s not a major content drop or new DLC, but it’s a thoughtful nod to a game that has already had a standout year on PS5.

Since launching in October, Ghost of Yōtei has quickly become one of PlayStation’s biggest releases of 2025. The game has sold millions of copies and picked up several end-of-year awards, cementing the Ghost series as part of Sony’s top-tier lineup, now sitting comfortably alongside titles like Astro Bot and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

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What’s included in the PlayStation free downloads?

The giveaway comes in the form of PSN avatars featuring clean, stylized artwork drawn from the world of Ghost of Yōtei. Players can download avatars of key characters such as Jubei, Oyuki, and Master Enomoto, along with symbolic imagery like the Golden Bird and the Wolf.

They’re simple additions, but well-designed, especially for players who like to keep their PSN profiles aligned with whatever game they’re currently playing.

How to claim the avatars

Redeeming the avatars is straightforward, though it does require entering a code through the PlayStation Store. Once redeemed, the avatars are permanently tied to your account and can be used anytime.

To claim them, head to the PlayStation Store, select “Redeem Codes,” enter the code for your region, and confirm. The offer is time-limited, so it’s worth grabbing them now even if you don’t plan to switch avatars right away.

Here are the active codes by region:

A quick refresher on Ghost of Yōtei

For anyone still early in the game or considering jumping in, Ghost of Yōtei is set more than 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima. The story follows Atsu, a warrior driven by revenge against the Yōtei Six, the group responsible for destroying her family and home.

The game builds on the cinematic combat and atmospheric storytelling the series is known for, while shifting toward a darker, more personal narrative in a new era.

What’s next for Ghost of Yōtei?

Beyond the avatar drop, PlayStation has already confirmed a free multiplayer expansion slated for 2026 titled Ghost of Yōtei: Legends. The mode acts as a spiritual successor to Ghost of Tsushima Legends, bringing back cooperative play with a new story, two-player missions, and four-player survival modes.

There’s no firm release date yet, and Sucker Punch has said there are currently no plans for single-player DLC. Still, the studio has left the door open, suggesting that Atsu’s story could continue if demand is strong enough.

The takeaway

This isn’t a headline-grabbing announcement, and that’s kind of the point. Small touches like free avatars signal confidence. They suggest PlayStation sees Ghost of Yōtei not as a one-off hit, but as a franchise it intends to support long-term.

If you’re already playing, it’s an easy win. Grab the avatars, refresh your profile, and enjoy the extra polish. And if you’ve been on the fence, moments like this are a reminder that Ghost of Yōtei isn’t just another release. It’s shaping up to be one of PlayStation’s defining games of this generation.

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