Team Ninja head Fumihiko Yasuda and Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma creator Hideaki Itsuno shared their impressions of the new game during the Archipel Caravan Game event.
Yasuda, known for his work on both Nioh and Rise of the Ronin, said he enjoys Ghost of Yōtei. He admitted that he himself would like to create a game set in Hokkaido, like Sucker Punch's project. The developer added that his hometown is not far from the island of Tsushima, which makes both games in the "Ghost" series especially close to him.
Itsuno noted that he has not yet played Ghost of Yōtei, but is impressed by everything he has seen in the trailers.
Studio head Brian Fleming stated that he does not see the future of the series outside of Japan. "The essence of Ghost is a man with a katana. We cannot imagine a game in the times of Europe. It wouldn't make sense," he explained.
Fleming emphasized that the natural beauty of Japan is an important part of the series' DNA. "It will always be an open world with a katana and the spirit of Japanese nature," he said. "Developers can change eras, but they will not go beyond this concept.
Project Art Director Joanna Wang said that a key element of Ghost of Yōtei's visual style is the color yellow, which plays an important role in the composition.
