Ghost of Yotei DLC: A Disappointing Return to Form?

Ever booted up a DLC hoping for more of what you loved, only to feel like you're just going through the motions? That's exactly how our writer felt about the new Ghost of Yotei expansion, Echoes of Sekigahara. Despite being a massive fan of the base game—they even got their first Platinum trophy—the DLC left them cold. But here's the twist: it also reminded them why they fell in love with Ghost of Yotei in the first place.

The DLC, part of the Complete Edition announced back in August, promised a new narrative expansion and a combat survival mode. Sounds enticing, right? But according to our writer, Echoes of Sekigahara feels more like an appendix than a true continuation. Set in the Ashoro Foothills, it's a messy wasteland overrun with the remnants of the Viper's followers—the first of the Yotei Six that Atsu takes out early in the main game. The story also brings back Nagato from Atsu's past, focusing on the Battle of Sekigahara. But since that battle happened years ago and the Vipers are leaderless, the whole thing feels a bit moot.

Mechanically, there are new enemies, armor sets, and dyes, but it's all more of the same. And if you've already exhausted the base game like our writer did, there's nothing left to sink your teeth into. The DLC is obsessed with looking back, not moving forward. That said, revisiting the combat after months away was a humbling experience—muscle memory fades, reflexes slow. But relearning the ropes, pulling off those slick standoffs and wolf-assisted takedowns, was a thrill in itself.

Maybe that's the real takeaway: the DLC doesn't add much, but it reminds you how cool it is to be Atsu, cutting down bandits in beautiful, complex animations. It's not the lightning bolt of the main story, but it's still Ghost of Yotei. And if you're a fan, that might be enough. Just don't expect any major twists.

So, what do you think? Is a reminder of why you loved a game worth the price of admission, or should DLC always push the envelope? Will you be picking up Echoes of Sekigahara, or are you holding out for something more substantial? Let us know in the comments!