Ghost Of Yotei Beer From Sapporo Includes This In-Game Item

"Available in stores across the US now are new packaging materials for popular Sapporo varieties of cans and bottles. It's the same Sapporo beer, but in specially designed packaging to promote the game. And to that end, the packages come with a QR code that players can activate to unlock an in-game reward when Ghost of Yotei launches on October 2 for PS5."

"The in-game reward is "The Charm of Hokkyokusei," which features Sapporo's famous star logo. Hokkyokusei is the Japanese term for the North Star, and this connects back to Sapporo lore, as the company's original brewmaster was said to have followed the North Star to Germany where he learned how to make beer. In the game, using the charm gives players a "minor chance" to "not consume ranged weapon ammo when equipped," according to the announcement."

""Sapporo's original brewmaster and the hero in Ghost of Yotei both experience defiance, discovery, and artistry to re-write their fates. These are inspirational stories that connect us to Japan and its remarkable history. We aim to share those stories and bring fans closer to Japan through this partnership," Sapporo boss Zach Keeling said. Sucker Punch boss Brian Fleming said when the team visited Japan for scouting trips, the developers knocked back "a few refreshing pints of Sapporo.""

New Sapporo packaging for popular cans and bottles is available across the US with special Ghost of Yotei designs. The packages include QR codes that unlock an in-game reward when Ghost of Yotei launches on October 2 for PS5. The in-game reward, The Charm of Hokkyokusei, features Sapporo's star logo and grants a minor chance to not consume ranged weapon ammo when equipped. Hokkyokusei means North Star and links to Sapporo lore about the original brewmaster following the North Star to Germany to learn how to brew. Developers reportedly enjoyed Sapporo during Japan scouting trips, and a joke about a "Yotei Six Pack" helped form the partnership.

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