{"id":52696,"date":"2025-10-04T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=52696"},"modified":"2025-10-03T19:00:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:00:11","slug":"ghost-of-yoteis-pet-the-fox-mechanic-deemed-potentially-dangerous-by-hokkaido-locals-in-japan-experts-argue-its-surprisingly-historically-accurate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/ghost-of-yoteis-pet-the-fox-mechanic-deemed-potentially-dangerous-by-hokkaido-locals-in-japan-experts-argue-its-surprisingly-historically-accurate\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghost of Yotei\u2019s \u201cpet the fox\u201d mechanic deemed potentially dangerous by Hokkaido locals in Japan, experts argue it\u2019s surprisingly historically accurate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ghost of Yotei, the long-anticipated successor to Sucker Punch Production\u2019s hit open-world action-adventure Ghost of Tsushima, finally released on October 2. The game takes place in 1603 Hokkaido, and it has already gained much praise from Japanese gamers for its authentic depiction of the period and its culture. However, while Sucker Punch Production pretty much nailed their portrayal of the historical land of Ezo (as Hokkaido used to be known as), a certain feature iconic to the series ended up sparking concerns among some Hokkaido locals playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cPetting the fox\u201d is one of the many mechanics Yotei inherited from the original Ghost of Tsushima, and most fans seem to be quite excited about it, given that the foxes of Hokkaido are absolutely adorable<\/a> in-game. But among Hokkaido residents, it is common sense to stay away from foxes, as contact with them can be potentially dangerous, if not lethal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give some context \u2013 the Ezo red fox is known for its distinct reddish, fluffy fur, and can be seen throughout all Hokkaido. And while it may look like a cute and friendly animal, visitors of Hokkaido are advised to keep a safe distance and, by all means, not touch it. This is because the Ezo red fox carries a parasite \u2013 a tapeworm known as the Echinococcus \u2013 that can infect humans and cause echinococcosis, which, if not treated on time, can even lead to death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This topic has been gaining traction on the Japanese side of X, with some users joking about it, and others genuinely concerned about the game sending false signals and possibly leading people unfamiliar with the region into thinking that it\u2019s fine to pet Hokkaido\u2019s foxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But does this make Ghost of Yotei\u2019s \u201cpet the fox\u201d mechanic inaccurate to the real world?Well, not exactly. In response to the ongoing discussion, a Japanese biologist explained that Ghost of Yotei\u2019s fox petting is pretty accurate of the times it\u2019s trying to depict \u2013 no matter how many furry friends she encounters, Atsu wouldn\u2019t be at risk of getting echinococcosis because the disease didn\u2019t exist in 1600s Hokkaido.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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