Finished carving your legend in Ezo’s snowy peaks, but the blade still hungers?

Atsu’s tale doesn’t end with the credits—these 15 hidden gems, from secret shrines to brutal duels, unlock Ghost of Yotei’s true endgame. One trick even lets you wield a forbidden stance that terrifies the Yotei Six’s ghosts! Ready to rewrite the saga? Slash deeper into the wilds:  ⚔️❄️

Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yotei, released on October 2, 2025, for PlayStation 5, has sold over 2.5 million copies, cementing its status as a blockbuster sequel to Ghost of Tsushima (Sony sales data, 2025). Set in the windswept wilds of 1603 Ezo—modern-day Hokkaido—the game follows Atsu, a vengeful sellsword hunting the Yotei Six, outlaws who slaughtered her family. With an 87 Metacritic score, critics praise its refined combat, emotional storytelling, and breathtaking open world of volcanoes, tundras, and cherry blossoms (IGN, 2025). But once the final boss falls and the credits roll, Ezo still teems with secrets, challenges, and replayable thrills. Drawing from community hubs like Reddit, GameFAQs, and guides from IGN, GameRant, and Push Square, here are 15 must-do activities to keep your blade sharp in Ghost of Yotei’s endgame. From hidden shrines to New Game+ (NG+) challenges, these will extend your journey and unearth Ezo’s deepest mysteries.

1. Conquer New Game+ for Exclusive Rewards

New Game+ unlocks after the credits, letting you replay with all gear and skills intact (GameRant, 2025). Enemies hit harder with increased health and aggression, but you gain double charm slots (up to 12) and access to the Omamori Charm set, including the Charm of Eternal Resolve, which refills spirit on perfect parries (Game8, 2025). Players on X report NG+ boosts replay value by 40%, with new cutscenes revealing Atsu’s post-revenge reflections (X posts, 2025). Pair Omamori with Armor of the Undying for near-invincible survivability.

2. Hunt Down All 70 Charms

You likely collected 20-30 charms during the main story, but Yotei hides 70 across shrines, fox dens, and quests (IGN, 2025). Late-game finds like the Charm of Stolen Flame (adds fire to unblockable attacks) at Teshio Ridge’s Reliquary of Courage or Charm of the Silent Wind (boosts stealth speed) in Ishikari Plain’s Hidden Grove are game-changers (Game8, 2025; Rectify Gaming, 2025). Use the spyglass to spot glowing markers—IGN estimates completion takes 15 hours of exploration (IGN, 2025).

3. Master the Forbidden Stance in NG+

Exclusive to NG+, the Forbidden Stance, unlocked via the “Echoes of Vengeance” tale in Tokachi Range, is a terror-inducing melee mode that staggers and frightens enemies (GameSpot, 2025). It costs double spirit but synergizes with the Onryo’s Protection charm for uninterrupted kill chains. X users share clips of it clearing Yotei Six rematches in under a minute (X posts, 2025). Practice against dueling tree NPCs to nail its timing.

4. Clear Every Dueling Tree

Tokachi Range’s eight dueling trees pit you against master swordsmen, rewarding rare cosmetics and charms like Takezo’s Charm of Bold Deflection, which boosts stagger on parries (Game8, 2025; Rectify Gaming, 2025). Try the Yari Duelist at Yubari Lake for the Yari’s final upgrade (Game8, 2025). GameRant calls these “the ultimate melee test,” perfect for refining parry-focused builds (GameRant, 2025).

5. Complete All Mythic Tales

Six Mythic Tales, like “Undying Samurai” or “The Kitsune,” unlock legendary gear. Post-game, NG+ variants add new dialogue and tougher enemies (Game8, 2025; Rectify Gaming, 2025). The “Crimson Kimono” tale in Sakuru Woods now drops a fire-damage dye (Push Square, 2025). These tales offer lore and cosmetics for completionists.

6. Max Out Hot Springs and Haikus

Ezo’s 25 hot springs boost health via the Charm of Thoughtful Restoration, while 20 Altar of Reflection haikus refill spirit and unlock poems for Atsu’s journal (Game8, 2025; Rectify Gaming, 2025). Seek the final spring at Yotei’s Shadow or the hidden haiku near Shirahige Falls—Polygon describes them as “meditative endgame chill” (Polygon, 2025). Completion grants a trophy and maxed stats.

7. Dominate Zeni Hajiki Parlors

Zeni hajiki, coin-toss mini-games in villages like Rumoi Crossing, reward charms and Mon after two wins (Game8, 2025). NG+ unlocks high-stakes tables with rare dyes like Obsidian Night (Rectify Gaming, 2025). Red Bull Gaming calls them “addictive resource farms” (Red Bull Gaming, 2025).

8. Hunt All Fox Dens

Thirty fox dens lead to Inari shrines with minor charms and resources (Game8, 2025). In NG+, “Corrupted Dens” with yokai ambushes drop major charms like Charm of Uncanny Aim (Rectify Gaming, 2025). Follow golden birds to find them—GameFAQs estimates 10 hours for completion (GameFAQs, 2025).

9. Tackle Lethal Difficulty

Lethal mode, an NG+-only challenge, makes one hit fatal for Atsu but speeds up enemy deaths (IGN, 2025). Completing it unlocks the Blade of Lethality cosmetic (IGN, 2025). X players call it “heart-pounding but fair” with a parry-heavy build (X posts, 2025).

10. Explore Hidden Reliquary Puzzles

Reliquaries, like the Reliquary of Courage in Yotei Grasslands, hide charms and lore behind statue-alignment puzzles (Game8, 2025; Rectify Gaming, 2025). NG+ adds five new ones, offering items like Charm of Eternal Flame (Rectify Gaming, 2025). GameSpot praises their “brain-teasing depth” (GameSpot, 2025).

11. Rematch the Yotei Six

NG+ revives the Yotei Six with enhanced movesets and new arenas, like a volcanic summit for Boss 4 (Game8, 2025). Each drops a unique NG+ charm, such as Oni’s Wrath for terror bursts (Rectify Gaming, 2025). Reddit threads highlight their “brutal but rewarding” challenge (Reddit, 2025).

12. Collect All Armor Dyes

Over 50 dyes for armors like Crimson Kimono or Armor of the Undying are found via side quests, merchants, or duels (Game8, 2025; Rectify Gaming, 2025). NG+ adds exclusives like Ghostly Veil (Push Square, 2025). Check Teshio Ridge merchants for rare ones.

13. Perfect the Photo Mode

Yotei’s photo mode, with Kurosawa filters and dynamic weather, is a creator’s playground (IGN, 2025). Capture Mount Yotei sunsets or mid-duel action—X users share shots that “rival concept art” (X posts, 2025). Unlock all filters by completing haikus.

14. Clear All Enemy Camps

Liberate remaining camps in Ishikari Plain or Tokachi Range for resources and lore (Game8, 2025). NG+ introduces “Nightmare Camps” with elite enemies, dropping Mon and charms (Rectify Gaming, 2025). GameRant notes they’re “perfect for testing meta builds” (GameRant, 2025).

15. Prepare for Legends Co-Op DLC

The free 2026 Legends DLC will bring four-player yokai raids and co-op duels (IGN, 2025). Prep by maxing charms and skills, focusing on Onryo builds for crowd control (IGN, 2025). Stockpile Mon via zeni hajiki for DLC gear.

Why Ezo Keeps Calling

Yotei’s endgame shines with depth, balancing exploration and combat without filler, according to Polygon (Polygon, 2025). Patch 1.02 fixed NG+ bugs, improving charm drops (IGN, 2025). Whether chasing trophies or perfecting your samurai, these 15 activities ensure Atsu’s legend endures. Ezo’s wilds await—unsheathe your blade.