The four-player activity is "high-end content" and sees players tackling the leader of the demonic Yōtei Six for big rewards.
"We started doing weekly cuts and celebrated them," said co-director Jason Connell at GDC 2026 after noting how challenging it can be.
It doesn't reinvent the wheel or significantly diverge from its predecessor, but Sucker Punch's co-op mode is still a fun, addictive time.
Theodore Fishman spoke about how the concept of a "super boss" hadn't really been attempted at Sucker Punch Productions before.
Are developers simply too wary of taking risks with upcoming releases, or is this a case of supply and demand with players?
On the bright side, Caltrops, ammo and Spirit drop rates have been adjusted. Challenge Cards are also now displayed on leaderboards.
Joanna Wang spoke about how the studio contrasted narrow spaces with wide open fields to offer contrasts, making the world feel bigger.
The system ultimately didn't make its way into the full release since it didn't fit the game's fantasy of a wandering ronin.
Adverse effects on the sales of the PS5, along with potential damage to the brand, reportedly contributed to the decision.
A massive Story mode with 12 missions, new class twists, Curses and Blessings on each Survival map, and the Legends Lobby await.
Team up with up to three other players and take on giant, monstrous versions of the Yōtei Six with multiple different classes.
Sony CFO Lin Tao noted that Sucker Punch's latest open-world game has contributed "significantly" to the company's financial quarter.
Zooming in at sales figures for just December, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 took the crown, with Battlefield 6 instead being ranked at third.
From awe-inspiring vistas and surreal scenarios to superb performance and technical wizardry - these titles excelled above all else.
Stealth, in all its subtle and chaotic permutations, remains as endearing in games as ever, especially in this year's big releases.
From great stories, intense combat, and some incredibly designed worlds, the action adventure genre has been a gift that kept on giving in 2025.
As live-service remains a risk and most co-op titles fall by the wayside, single-player games continue to dominate the industry.
Whether it's sprawling landscapes, mountains or intricately designed cities, these game worlds were full of exciting sights.
From massive role-playing games and open worlds to co-op titles with tons of replay value, these titles kept us busy throughout the year.
For those of us who like to play solo, this year has given us some absolute delights, and one or two masterpieces that will continue to top our list of favorites.
