Ghost of Yotei Legends dropped as a free update on March 10, 2026 — and beyond the supernatural co-op chaos and demonic boss fights, players are already hunting down every gesture and emote to show off in the hub. Here’s your complete guide to unlocking all emotes in Sucker Punch’s new multiplayer mode.
Table of Contents
Ghost of Yotei Emote Unlock Methods at a Glance
| Unlock Method | How to Get It |
|---|---|
| Training Completion | Finish introductory practice challenges in the hub |
| Story Progression | Advance through Legends’ narrative missions |
| Enemy Defeats | Eliminate specific enemies listed in the Feats menu |
| Touchpad Swipe (Default) | Swipe down to bow, swipe left to play the Shamisen |
Where to Find and Equip Emotes
Once you’re inside the Legends hub, head straight ahead to find three floating rocks — the mode’s main interaction points. Interact with the rock on the far right to access the class modification menu, which also contains the Emotes tab. Here you’ll see every gesture you’ve already unlocked, plus a preview of locked ones still waiting to be earned.
To equip and use emotes during missions, press anywhere on the touchpad to open a quick-access menu. The left side shows four assignable gesture slots, mapped to the D-pad buttons. Assign your favourite unlocked emotes here before heading into a mission.
The best part? Unlike many video game emote systems where using a gesture locks your character in a vulnerable animation, Ghost of Yotei Legends lets you cancel any emote instantly by simply pressing any action button. No more awkward mid-fight bowing.
Three Ways to Unlock More Emotes
1. Complete Introductory Training
Head into the training area inside the hub and finish the beginner practice challenges. These reward you with your first batch of basic gestures — a quick and easy win for new players.
2. Progress Through Story Missions
Several emotes unlock automatically as you advance through Legends’ two-player story missions against the Yotei Six bosses — the Spider, Oni, Kitsune, and Snake. Simply playing the mode naturally will hand these over.
3. Defeat Specific Enemies
Interact with the Feats rock on the far left of the hub and scroll to the Enemies section. This menu lists exactly which emotes are tied to eliminating particular enemies — giving you a clear checklist to work through with your squad.
For more Ghost of Yotei Legends guides, class breakdowns, and co-op tips, visit TechnoSports Entertainment.
The Shamisen Swipe
Don’t overlook the touchpad swipe gestures — they’re available from the start. Swipe down for a respectful bow, or swipe left to pull out the Shamisen and play a tune. These are perfect for roleplay moments in the hub while waiting for your squad to load in.
Stay tuned for more Ghost of Yotei Legends content at TechnoSports.
FAQs
Q: How do you open the emote menu in Ghost of Yotei Legends?
Press anywhere on the touchpad during gameplay to open the quick-access emote menu, then use the D-pad to perform gestures assigned to your four emote slots.
Q: Where do you unlock emotes in Ghost of Yotei Legends?
Emotes are unlocked through three main methods: completing introductory training, progressing through story missions, and defeating specific enemies found in the Feats rock’s Enemies section in the hub.
