Ghost of Yotei Bridge Guide – Which Choice to Make?

The Bridge of Yotei decision in the Building Bridges quest initially appears consequential, but its impact is minimal. Despite Atsu’s choice to either report Sanjuro or let him go after defending the bridge, the story unfolds identically regardless of your selection.

Key takeaway: Both paths result in Sanjuro surviving, 450 Coin as a reward, and no ripple effects on future quests or alliances.

Starting the Quest

Journey to Matsumae Crossing in the Yotei Grasslands, located near the Sarubetsu and Nupur rivers. Initiate the Tale by speaking to the Matsumae guards stationed at the bridge.

Objective: After accepting the mission, follow Sanjuro to his riverside camp and prepare for a nighttime ambush.

Surviving the Ronin Assault

At dusk, a group of six ronin attempts to destroy the bridge. Combat strategies include:

Using stealth to eliminate archers from tall grass.
Initiating a Standoff for direct confrontation.

Defeat all enemies and return to Sanjuro to trigger the final decision.

The Choice and Its Consequences

Sanjuro confesses to orchestrating the attack, arguing it was a protest against Matsumae expansion. Atsu faces two options:

“I still have a job to do.” – Report Sanjuro, but he escapes punishment.
“I understand, but this won’t end well.” – Let him leave without repercussions.

Outcome: Both choices yield identical results — Sanjuro survives, the Matsumae commander shrugs off the incident, and you earn 450 Coin.