Ghost of Yotei Bridge Choice Guide - Which to Pick?

Oct 6

The Ghost of Yotei bridge choice during the Building Bridges Tale seems like a big turning point, but it’s not. This quest in the Yotei Grasslands ends with Atsu deciding what to do with Sanjuro after defending the bridge from a ronin attack, yet the outcome is identical no matter which path you take.

Both bridge choices in Ghost of Yotei lead to the same result. Whether Atsu sides with the Matsumae or lets Sanjuro walk away, the story barely reacts. Sanjuro survives either way, you get paid 450 Coin, and there’s no effect on future Tales or relationships. It’s a moral moment in name only.

How to Start Building Bridges

Head to Matsumae Crossing in the center of the Yotei Grasslands. The bridge sits across the Sarubetsu River near where the Nupur River splits off. Talk to the Matsumae samurai stationed there to begin the Tale.

Once accepted, follow Sanjuro to his camp beside the river and prepare to guard the bridge at night.

Defeat the Ronin Attack

As night falls, a small band of ronin will charge in and try to torch the bridge. Use stealth in the tall grass to pick off archers, or challenge the group head-on in a Standoff. Only six enemies show up, so it’s a short fight.

Once all enemies are down, return to Sanjuro to trigger the final cutscene.

Bridge Choice Explained

Sanjuro admits he hired the ronin himself. He claims the Matsumae are forcing their will across the Yotei Grasslands, and this was his way of fighting back. Atsu then gets two dialogue options:

I still have a job to do.
I understand, but this won’t end well.

If you choose to stay loyal to the Matsumae, Sanjuro is reported but spared. If you sympathize, he walks away free. The outcome, dialogue aside, is the same — Sanjuro lives, the Matsumae commander forgives, and you earn 450 Coin either way.

Final Blurb

The Ghost of Yotei bridge choice is all smoke and no fire. Pick whatever fits your version of Atsu, because the ending never changes. It’s a small side story that wraps up cleanly, reward included, with no lasting impact on the world of Yotei.

FAQ

Which bridge choice is better in Ghost of Yotei?

Neither one matters. Both choices lead to the same ending, reward, and story result.

What happens if you turn Sanjuro in?

He’s forgiven by the Matsumae commander and still survives the Tale.

What happens if you let him go?

He leaves peacefully, and you still receive 450 Coin.

Does the bridge choice affect future Tales?

No, Building Bridges is self-contained. Nothing changes in later quests.

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