Summary
- A fan secretly filmed a Sucker Punch developer working on Ghost of Yōtei by spying through a hotel window.
- The video was quickly deleted after receiving backlash from the gaming community for privacy invasion.
- The official State of Play reveal for Ghost of Yōtei was already scheduled for July 10, making the sneak peek unnecessary.
A Sneaky Glimpse at Ghost of Yōtei Through the Window
A curious gamer recently managed to catch a brief look at Sucker Punch’s upcoming game, Ghost of Yōtei, by peering through the window of a hotel near the developer’s office in Bellevue, Washington.
The fan captured a short video of a developer working on the game, then shared it on social media. However, the post didn’t get the reaction they expected. Instead of praise, the clip was met with criticism and quickly removed.
People on Reddit called the act “creepy” and “invasive,” pointing out that developers deserve privacy while working. Comments joked about the “groundbreaking” sight of an employee working at their job, while others warned about normalising such intrusive behaviour. Several users compared this to stalking, reminding everyone that anticipation should never cross the line into invasion of privacy.
One insider even shared that at large publishers, staff often have to cover windows or skylights to avoid sneaky peeks like this, showing how common such concerns have become in the modern age of gaming hype.
Why the Sneak Peek Was Unnecessary
The timing of this “leak” was especially awkward because Sucker Punch had already announced a State of Play event for July 10, just a day later, where they planned to reveal official gameplay footage and details about Ghost of Yōtei. This meant fans didn’t have to resort to spying; the real, high-quality reveal was just around the corner.
So, the sneaky fan’s stunt didn’t really reveal anything new or exciting — just a developer doing their job inside their office.
