Ghost of Tsushima, or more precisely Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, is finally coming out on PC. If you’re not sure you want to buy the game, we’ll try to discuss its main features and dispel your doubts.
Ghost of Tsushima PC features
While one action-adventure game set in feudal Japan is about to be a new PlayStation exclusive, another action-adventure game set in feudal Japan finally ends its PlayStation exclusivity. Yes, Ghost of Tsushima will finally be available on PC. It’s great news because the Sucker Punch Productions hit is one of the exclusives that PC players could honestly envy their console-having friends.
First and foremost, PC players will get the Director’s Cut version of the game. Hence, they will have the base game and the Iki expansion. The DLC adds a new island and offers a new story arc focused on Jin’s past. If you enjoy character-driven stories, you will have a wonderful time on Iki Island. Also, exploring the new location is exceptionally fun, as it’s packed with Easter eggs. Furthermore, the PC version features numerous options unavailable on the PlayStation. It includes support for ultrawide screens and triple monitors up to the 48:9 aspect ratio and performance-boosting technologies (DLSS 3, FSR 3 XeSS, DLAA, etc.). Of course, PC players can play Ghost of Tsushima using a controller or a mouse and keyboard.
The Ghost of Tsushima release date
As you probably remember, Ghost of Tsushima initially came out on PlayStation 4 on July 17, 2020. The Director’s Cut, which was also available on PS5, hit the shelves almost exactly a year later, on August 20, 2021. Rumors about the PC port have been spreading across the web for a long time. Finally, they came true in March 2024, when the much-anticipated port was officially announced. Sucker Punch revealed that Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut on PC would premiere on May 16, 2024.
Ghost of Tsushima story
Even though the Rise of the Ronin and Ghost of Tsushima settings seem identical, their stories are 600 years apart. Sucker Punch Productions set its game in 1274, during the Mongol invasion on Tsushima Island. Players take on the role of Jin Sakai, one of the last remaining samurai warriors, as he fights to defend his home island of Tsushima from the invading forces.
Ghost of Tsushima combat
Ghost of Tsushima also features intense combat gameplay. Players can engage in sword fights with enemies using a variety of samurai weapons, such as katana swords and bows. The game also allows for stealth gameplay, where players can sneak up on enemies and take them out silently.
- Jin uses various stances. Each of them is particularly efficient against a specific type of enemy.
- Stone stance vs. swordsman,
- Water stance vs. shieldmen,
- Wind stance vs. spearmen,
- Monn stance vs. brutes
As the game progresses, you’ll gain access to the ghost stance that allows you to kill up to three enemies without taking any damage.
Ghost of Tsushima gameplay
One of the main features of Ghost of Tsushima is its open-world gameplay. The entire island of Tsushima is available for players to explore and complete various side missions and activities. Players may even spend some time composing haikus. The game also has a day-night cycle and dynamic weather system, which affects gameplay and adds to the overall immersion of the game. Probably the most interesting and innovative thing about the weather in Ghost of Tsushima is that it changes according to the player’s style. For instance, the more often you use the Ghost abilities, the more storms hit the island. Furthermore, wind replaces pointers or arrows, which usually show players direction. You have to observe how it blows to know whether you’re on the right path.
Although Ghost of Tsushima doesn’t is not a choice-driven game, you will have to make some decisions. It makes the story more personal and adds a replayability value. There are also two different endings of the story. Aside from its main story campaign, Ghost of Tsushima offers various side activities and collectibles for players to explore. These include shrines, hot springs, and fox dens that offer unique rewards and insight into the game’s world. Ghost of Tsushima was praised as one of the best open worlds in video games. It takes place on a beautiful island with lush forests, gentle rivers, and ancient temples. The attention to detail in the environment is truly breathtaking. Therefore, roaming it in search of collectibles is a fantastic experience and doesn’t seem forced.
If you’re interested solely in completing the main quest, you’ll spend on Tsushima about 25 hours. Trying to complete all the side activities prolongs the adventure to over 60 hours. The Iki Island expansion adds approximately 5 to 15 hours.
Ghost of Tsushima: armors and swords
On your journey, you can obtain many different swords. Even each of them has a distinctive name, appearance, and description, and all have the same stats. You can also equip Jin with masks, helmets, and other gear. Upgrading the armor set will grant the protagonist with better stats. To do so, you’ll have to gather three or four resources:
- Supplies,
- Linen,
- Leather,
- Silk.
You can improve almost all armors, but the following sets can’t be enhanced until you start a new journey using New Game+
- Fundoshi,
- Hero of Tsushima,
- Mongol Commander’s Armor.
It’s also worth underlining that combat is an essential part of Ghost of Tsushima, but it’s not a Soulslike game. Consequently, you find your opponent too challenging if you can lower the difficulty level.
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