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Sucker Punch has released update 1.600 for Ghost of Yōtei, bringing a substantial set of changes to Legends mode alongside preparations for the upcoming raid. The update introduces new gear, challenge cards, and lobby improvements, while also refining navigation and addressing several interface issues.
On the gameplay side, this patch delivers a wide range of balance adjustments, particularly targeting Samurai and Archer classes, enemy behaviors, and Spirit gain systems. A number of bug fixes and performance improvements have also been implemented, ensuring a more stable and polished multiplayer experience.
Patch Notes
General
- Added new curse icons in Survival for improved visual clarity
- Implemented stability and performance improvements for Legends mode
- Introduced Watanabe Mode to the lobby
- Reduced fox volume in the lobby for a less intrusive experience
- Added unlockable sword VFX trails in Legends
- Fixed an issue where other players’ gear cosmetics appeared as default
- Swapped Campaign and Quickplay order in the mission select menu
- Improved navigation across the lobby interface
- Enhanced navigation in River Valley Survival map
- Updated Challenge Card system
- Added several new Challenge Cards
- Removed “Ghosts’ Health slowly drains” from the random pool
- Fixed overlapping text on Nightmare leaderboard first attempt of the week
- Enabled “Vote for Replay” after failing Survival
- Nightmare missions now grant Quickplay rewards and count toward Quickplay feats
New Gear
- Added returning Legendary weapon, Weightless Spirit
- Introduced four new Charms
Gameplay Changes
- Added a second dodge roll before slow roll penalty triggers in Legends
- Preserved selected melee weapon, ranged weapon, and ammo across loads and exits
- Updated Oni Grenadier grenade patterns to prevent overlap
- Significantly reduced Spirit and Ultimate gain from Spirit Shatter ability
- Slightly reduced Spirit and Ultimate gain from ranged attacks
Samurai Adjustments
- Slightly reduced cooldown of Samurai class abilities
- Slightly increased duration of Samurai class abilities
- Increased Stagger Damage for Samurai
- Samurai now gains additional Spirit and Ultimate when staggering enemies
- Improved healing effectiveness for Samurai
Enemy and Encounter Changes
- Oni Summoners no longer spawn in Snake Boss fight
- Oni Lords now spawn in Snake Boss fight
- Corruption zones despawn when Oni Summoners are defeated
- Reduced number of attuned enemies in Hidden Temple
- Reduced Jufu health
- Improved enemy visibility in Snake missions
- Improved visibility of Corruption Zones
- Reduced damage penalty when attacking attuned enemies
- Fixed issue where Oni boss could become unkillable
Archer and Ranged Adjustments
- Reduced ammo returned by Resupply and Archer’s Supplies
- Reduced ammo returned during Empowered Hunt
- Reduced headshot damage for True Aim Yumi and tanegashima
- Archer’s Consuming Flame no longer grants Spirit and Ultimate charge
- Significantly reduced Spirit gain from True Aim Yumi disarm arrows
- Reduced Spirit gain from Skipping Stone Bow
- Increased ammo capacity and damage of Hankyu
- Fixed control loss issue during Archer Ultimate ability
Weapons and Perks
- Legendary Spirit Kunai kills from status effects now reduce cooldowns
- Legendary melee weapons received buffs
- Mountain Breaker restores health on Execution Strikes
- Lightning’s Bite deals increased lightning strike damage
- Thunderous Yari increases Thundering Wave radius
- Vanishing Kusarigama extends vanish duration
- Thunderous Katana now has 100 percent chance to throw enemies
Additional Fixes and Improvements
- Fixed Blind Bomb blocking Archer Ultimate abilities and player pings
- Hallucinated enemies can now target each other
- Fixed Critical Release perk incorrectly applying to Storm Hankyu and Hurricane Hankyu
- Reduced additional caltrops charges from Deep Bags
- All Risky Parry counter attacks now count as Counter Attacks
- Odachi Bulwark Stance now counts as a Counter Attack
- Fixed exploit with Shinobi Shadow Strike allowing unintended extra attacks
- Reduced cases of players getting stuck after using Shinobi Shadow Strike
- Added sprint during Shinobi Shadow Strike ultimate
- Fixed Group Assassination feat not unlocking correctly
Ghost of Yōtei update 1.600 is available now, with the Legends raid set to unlock on April 10, 2026 at 10 AM PT.
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