During its recent State of Play showcase dedicated to Ghost of Yōtei, Sony also unveiled a pair of new limited edition PS5 consoles. As you might expect, both of the PS5s, as well as their DualSense controllers, are themed on Ghost of Yōtei. The limited editions feature console designs with artwork depicting Ghost of Yōtei’s setting of Ezo. The two limited editions are differentiated between the colours used; one has the artwork in gold, while the other has it in black colour. All of the new limited edition consoles and accessories will be available alongside the game on October 2.
The art style in the design’s depiction of Ezo is based on a Japanese art form known as kintsugi. The art form revolves around creating imagery out of repairing broken ceramics by using gold and lacquer. As Sony’s description of the design says, “The design captures the essence and aesthetic of kintsugi, symbolizing beauty in imperfection and mirroring Atsu’s own personal journey of healing and resilience amidst the adversities she’ll face along the way.”
The other side of the console sports a special maker’s seal that has been engraved with the PlayStation’s iconic shapes.
The limited edition releases also come with matching controllers with the same colours. The design on the DualSense controllers features thick brush strokes all over their front, with a silhouette of protagonist Atsu present on the touchpad.
“Our inspiration for this design came straight from one of the core aspects within the game: a deep focus on exploration,” said Ghost of Yōtei creative director Jason Connell about the special edition consoles. “This includes the hand-drawn icons Atsu marks on her map, a kintsugi-style effect pulled from her Ghost mask, and brushstrokes reminiscent of her Sumi-e paintings. The towering Mount Yōtei is included at the center of the console design to pull it all together, and Atsu is spotlighted on the DualSense controller. Each of these elements were thoughtfully woven into both the console and controller designs.”
The limited editions for both colourways are available in the form of a regular PS5 as well as the PS5 Digital Edition. The console will also come with a digital copy of Ghost of Yōtei, along with all the pre-order content for the game, along with some digital goodies, like a unique in-game mask, and seven PSN avatars based on concept art of Atsu and the members of the Yōtei Six.
For Ghost of Yōtei fans that already own a PS5, Sony has also confirmed that Console Covers featuring the artwork for both the slim model PS5 as well as the PS5 Pro will be available to buy directly from PlayStation Direct. However, the company has noted that these will only be available in limited quantities. The limited edition DualSense controller can also be bought separately. For a nicer look at these Ghost of Yōtei limited edition consoles, controllers and console covers, check out the gallery below.
In the meantime, also check out our coverage of the Ghost of Yōtei State of Play, with new details revealed, like the ability for players to disarm enemies and swap weapons on the fly.
