Ghost Of Yotei Devs Used Coins From The Game's Collector's Edition To Test Zeni Hajiki Multiplayer
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Sucker Punch added a free multiplayer co-op mode called Legends to Ghost of Yotei, featuring the coin-flicking game Zeni Hajiki as a competitive PvP activity, inspired by positive fan response and studio interest.
- The development team prototyped the PvP rules for Zeni Hajiki using real coins included in the game’s Collector’s Edition, allowing quick testing without coding.
- While the Legends mode includes cooperative gameplay and side activities in a lobby, the game’s combat system is designed specifically for PvE, so one-on-one dueling is not currently supported.
- The multiplayer mode was planned early in development and offered as a free DLC without microtransactions, with a core team shifting focus between the main game and Legends to balance development.
- Legends allows the studio to explore more fantastical settings and enemies, providing creative variety beyond the grounded world of Yotei, and reflects Sucker Punch’s ongoing commitment to expanding and supporting its games post-launch.
