Former Sony executive Shawn Layden has spoken out against the controversy surrounding Ghost of Yotei's new female protagonist. The sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei, was announced during the September 24 State of Play that Sony hosted. Ghost of Tsushima was a hit by longtime developer Sucker Punch Productions. Although there aren't many details about Ghost of Yotei following its announcement, it has attracted the ire of some communities.