Ghost of Yotei Atsu actor says the game's wolf-petting scene was actually Sucker Punch's "director of cinematics, that was on all fours, getting his head patted by me"

Ghost of Yotei reveal screenshot for Ps5.

If you've played Ghost of Yotei and unlocked all of the optional wolf dens, you'll probably remember the scene where you finally get to pet your wolf companion as one of the emotional touchpoints of the game, signaling an important milestone in your relationship with the wild animal. I'm about to ruin that, or enhance it, depending on your view.

GamesRadar+ caught up Erika Ishii, the actor who plays protagonist Atsu, ahead of the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, and they gave us a peek behind the curtain at what that pivotal moment was like for the performers involved. It was much less emotional, apparently.