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Guide Ghost of Tsushima Guide: An Ultimate Resource
A full guide to Tsushima and Iki Island
Ghost of Tsushima is an open world action game from Sony first party developer Sucker Punch. It's a new property that's set on the Japanese island of Tsushima in 1274, as the Mongol Empire invades. We gave the title an 'Excellent' score of 9/10 in our Ghost of Tsushima PS4 review, describing it as "one of the...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Techniques and Best Techniques to Learn
Killer moves
What are the best Techniques in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Over the course of his adventure, Jin steadily unlocks new techniques and abilities as he wins battles and completes quests. By increasing your Legend Rank, you gain Technique Points that can be spent on different skills, and in this Ghost of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Best Armor and All Armor Sets You Can Unlock
Dressed to impress
What's the best armor in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? That's a difficult question to answer, but there are certainly some powerful armor sets to seek out across Jin's open world adventure. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to detail every armor set in the game. We'll go over how to get it,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Best Charms and Where to Find Them
A charmed life
What are the best Charms in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Charms are accessories that Jin can equip to enhance his abilities. Some give you a simple damage or health boost, while others provide unique traits that can bolster particular styles of play. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to list...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Bamboo Strike Locations
Gotta go fast
Where do you find all of the Bamboo Strike locations in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Bamboo Strikes are locations where Jin can practice his sword skills. In order to complete a Bamboo Strike, you have to press a number of buttons within a time limit. They can be tricky, but they're worth the trouble...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Fox Den and Inari Shrine Locations
Feeling foxy
Where do you find all of the Fox Dens and Inari Shrines in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Fox Dens are home to foxes, and when you find a fox, it'll lead you to an Inari Shrine. Praying at the shrine unlocks new Charm slots for Jin, and later on, you'll be rewarded with exclusive charms that increase in power...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Hot Spring Locations
Body, Mind, and Spirit
Where do you find all of the Hot Springs in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Hot Springs are locations where Jin can take a nice relaxing bath and reflect on a topic of your choosing. Hot Springs also have a practical effect, in that they increase Jin's health by a small amount when they're used for the...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Hidden Altars Locations
Honour the unseen
Where are the Hidden Altars in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? These unmarked locations are places where Jin can bow, resulting in an often comical visual effect. You need to find 10 of these altars in order to unlock the Honour the Unseen Trophy. For more information on all of the Trophies in the game,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Shinto Shrine Locations
In search of the kami
Where do you find all of the Shinto Shrines in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Shinto Shrines are locations where Jin must jump, swing, and climb his way to a sacred location. Reaching a shrine rewards you with a powerful charm. For more detailed information on the best charms in Ghost of Tsushima,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Lighthouse Locations
Light the Way
Where do you find all of the lighthouses in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Upon finding an abandoned lighthouse, Jin can relight their fires in order to restore hope to the people off the island. Doing so nets you a legend rank increase. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to reveal the locations of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Pillar of Honor Locations
Honoring the sword
Where do you find all of the Pillar of Honor locations in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Pillars of Honor are places where you'll find unique sword kits — cosmetic designs for your sword and dagger. They don't have any effect on gameplay, but there's no denying that some of them look really cool. In...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: A Friend's Grave Location
Dirge of the Fallen Forge
Where do you find a Friend's Grave in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? In order to unlock the Dirge of the Fallen Forge Trophy, you'll need to find this location and perform the flute melody 'Lament of the Storm' while standing next to the grave. For a full list of all the Trophies in Ghost of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Gold
Upgrading Jin's sword
Where do you find Gold in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? This exceedingly rare material is needed to fully upgrade Jin's sword, but it's not something that you'll just stumble across as you adventure through the open world. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to reveal where to find Gold
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Wax Wood
Upgrading Jin's bow
Where do you find Wax Wood in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Wax Wood is a rare material that's needed to fully upgrade Jin's half bow and longbow — but where the heck do you find this stuff? In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll tell you where to get it. Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Wax Wood:
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Ghost of Tsushima
In this Ghost of Tsushima Trophy roadmap, we're going to outline all of the game's Trophies and how you can go about unlocking them. This is a part of our extensive Ghost of Tsushima guide, which has information on locations, equipment, and much more. This Trophy guide also links to a number of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Dress Up as a Legendary Thief
Cooper Clan Cosplayer
How do you dress up as a Legendary Thief in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Honestly, it's harder than it sounds. This Ghost of Tsushima guide will tell you how which items you need to equip in order to unlock the Cooper Clan Cosplayer Trophy. For a full list of the game's Trophies and how to get them,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Black and White Dye Merchants - Where to Find Them
Monochrome Masters
Where do you find the Black and White Dye Merchants in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Dyeing your armour in Ghost of Tsushima is a straightforward process. Simply gather flowers that you see dotted around the open world, and exchange them with a merchant for new colour schemes. However, if you want to...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Mythic Tales and Rewards
Teller of Tales
What are Mythic Tales in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? What rewards do you get from them? Mythic Tales are in-depth and often lengthy quests that have Jin pursue some kind of legend. In order to start a Mythic Tale and have it added to your map, you need to talk to characters in towns and other settlements...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Iki Island Animal Sanctuary Locations
Creature comforts
Where do you find all of the animal sanctuaries in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Animal sanctuaries are locations where Jin can relax with friendly creatures — but they only appear on Iki Island, which is a map that's exclusive to the Director's Cut version of the game. It's worth tracking down each animal sanctuary, as...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Iki Island Archery Challenge Locations
Bullseye
Where do you find all of the archery challenges in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? These side activities allow Jin to hone his archery skills, tasking you with hitting a number of targets as quickly as possible. However, they're not easy, and attaining the best time requires both strategy and good aim. Archery challenges can only be...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Iki Island Memories of Your Father Locations
Blast from the past
Where do you find all of memories of your father locations in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Exclusive to the Iki Island expansion, these locations let Jin peer into his past, with playable sequences that revolve around his previous visit to Iki Island, and his father, Kazumasa Sakai. These visions add more context to the...
Answers to the Wind Shrine riddles
What do you do at the shrines on Iki Island in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? In the Iki Island expansion, there are three strange wind shrines located across the map: the Blood-Stained Shrine, the Shrine of Ash, and the Shrine in Shadow. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to detail how to solve their...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima Iki Island Monkey See Trophy - How to Unlock It
Monkey business
How do you unlock the Monkey See Trophy in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? The Monkey See Trophy isn't really explained in the game, and the Trophy description isn't very helpful, either. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll detail the full process of unlocking it. For help with every other Trophy in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
A suitably epic tale
How long are Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Since it's an open world game, you can spend hours upon hours just exploring the island of Tsushima, and there's no need to rush through the main story. As such, it's hard to pinpoint just how lengthy the game is, but in this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Many Acts Are There?
A samurai play
How many Acts are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? It may be an open world game that offers you a lot of freedom, but there's definitely a structure to Ghost of Tsushima that sees your adventure progress at a steady pace — you can't just rush to the end. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're g
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Many Side Quests Are There?
On the side
How many Side Quests are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Alongside its main story missions, the game features an abundance of side quests, each with their own stories and characters. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll reveal just how many side quests — or Tales, as the game calls them — there...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Can Quests Be Missed?
Missing out
Can some quests be missed in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Sucker Punch's open world title has a lot of side quests — or Tales — that can be played alongside the main story missions. But is it possible to miss out on any of these optional activities? In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we've got the answer...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Does It Have New Game +?
A new beginning
Do Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut have a New Game + mode? Other first party Sony titles, like The Last of Us: Part II and God of War, have a New Game + mode that lets you restart the game with your unlocked skills and equipment intact. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, w
Guide Ghost of Tsushima New Game +: What Carries Over and How to Start New Game +
Do techniques and items carry over into New Game + on Ghost of Tsushima?
What carries over into New Game + in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? How do you start New Game + in Ghost of Tsushima? As part of update 1.1, Sucker Punch Productions has added the ability to start the game over again and also carry over your abilities...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: What Difficulty Should You Select?
Easy, medium, or hard?
What difficulty should you select in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Finding the right difficulty early on may elevate your experience with Sucker Punch's open world samurai title, but even if you think you've chosen poorly, don't worry: you can hop into the gameplay options menu at any time outside of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Put Your Sword Away
Sheathing your blade
How do you put your sword away in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? You'll quickly notice that after combat, Jin keeps his sword out of its sheathe for a while before putting it away automatically — but there's actually a way to sheathe your sword manually. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll explain...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Play Your Flute
Melodies on the wind
How do you play your flute in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Yes, Jin has a flute that he can play at any time — and it actually changes the weather depending on which melody you play. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Play Ghost of Tsushima Legends Co-Op
Better together
How do you access Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut co-op? Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is part of the game's free 1.1 update, which was made available to download on the 16th October 2020. In Legends, you can fight alongside up to three other players in a wave-based horde mode, or you can team up with a single...
News Ghost of Tsushima on PC Attracts 57K Player Peak on Launch Day
Sony's fourth biggest PC release
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut has achieved Sony's fourth biggest PC release, with a peak 57,934 users playing the game at any one time yesterday. While the statistic cannot be used to reliably predict actual sales numbers on PC, it's clear the community has taken to the Sucker Punch Productions title on release...
News Crossplay in Ghost of Tsushima Co-Op on PC Starts as a Beta
Fully playable on Steam Deck
When it launches on PC later this week, the online co-op Legends mode in Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut will carry a beta tag when you wish to play with PS5, PS4 friends via crossplay. Rather than the final version of what port specialist Nixxes Software intends to ship, the developer is soliciting feedback so it can...
News PS5, PC Live Service Concord Will Launch in 2024
Expect much more information soon
Concord, the PS5 and PC shooter from new Sony team Firewalk Studios, will deploy in 2024 – at least, that’s the plan according to a business briefing from the Japanese giant. While the firm notes that release schedules are always subject to change, it included the title’s tentative launch window in a live...
News Helldivers 2 on PS5, PC Is Sony's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Did you do your part?
This author’s got to put his hands up: there are Slack chat records of me saying Helldivers 2 would be a total and utter sales flop. As it happens, the release has now cemented itself as Sony’s fastest selling first-party title of all time, netting 12 million units in 12 weeks across PS5 and PC, accurate as of 5th May. That...
News Sony Delists Ghost of Tsushima PC from Steam Regions in Line with Helldivers 2
Where it stops, nobody knows
Following Sony's decision last week to delist Helldivers 2 in 170 regions worldwide on Steam, it seems this will be the firm's PC stance moving forward, and it has since done the same for the imminent PC release of Ghost of Tsushima. More regions have been added to the list, taking the total number of territories...
Poll Years Later, How Do You Feel About PlayStation's PC Strategy?
Mastering the master race
PlayStation has been porting its titles to PC for years now. The landscape has changed quite dramatically in the last decade or so, and companies like Sony have seen a need to expand their reach, even if it means sacrificing the more traditional concept of exclusive games. Even now, we're witnessing a significant shift in...
News God of War Ragnarok Set for PC, New Report Claims
Announcement possibly this month
God of War Ragnarok is amongst the next batch of first-party titles Sony plans to port to PC, a new report from PS Plus leaker Billbil-Kun claims. They say the official announcement could be made as soon as this month, which could line up with a potential PlayStation Showcase taking place in May. Sony has been happy...
News Helldivers 2 Director Pushes PlayStation to Backtrack on 170 Steam Delistings
Democracy doesn't sleep
Helldivers 2 director and Arrowhead Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt is reportedly doing what he can to get the game fully relisted on PC. Following the whole PSN kerfuffle last week, in which it was revealed that players would soon need a PSN account in order to play, Sony and Valve — the company that owns Steam — went ahead...
News Helldivers 2 Blasted with Over 200,000 Positive User Reviews Following Sony's PSN Backtrack
Democracy, etc.
After being utterly bombarded with negative user reviews over on Steam, Helldivers 2 is now enjoying a return to normalcy on that front. As tracked by SteamDB, the co-op shooter has amassed over 200,000 positive user reviews since Sony decided to reverse its PSN requirement decision just a couple of days ago. That's almost enough of...
News Helldivers 2 May Turn Negative Steam Reviews into a Fashionable In-Game Cape
Every cloud
In case you somehow missed it, the last few days have been unusually rocky for Helldivers 2 and developer Arrowhead Game Studios. PlayStation reinstated its PSN-Steam account linking mandate — which was always meant to be in place, but was temporarily removed due to the game's launch issues. This saw an enormous backlash
News Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign
"We're still learning"
Sony has, surprisingly, backtracked on its decision to require a PSN login for PC players of Helldivers 2. In a statement published on social media, the manufacturer said: “The 6th May update, which would have required Steam and PSN account linking for new players and for current players beginning 30th May, will not be...
News Single-Player Ghost of Tsushima PC Content Won't Require PSN Account
Legends, however, is another matter entirely
Likely side-eying how Helldivers 2's mandatory PSN account linking has gone down over the weekend, developer Sucker Punch Productions is making plain precisely what will be required to enjoy the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut PC port, out on 16th May. If such things matter to you, the good...
Taking the nuclear option
Sony has in the last few hours effectively doubled down on its decision to require PC players log into a PSN account to keep playing Helldivers 2 from 4th June 2024 by delisting the game entirely in countries where the service isn't officially available. SteamDB tracking has picked up a very, very long list of nations where...
News Helldivers 2 PC Is Getting Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
"I just want to make great games"
Another week, another embarrassing gaming episode. Fresh from Stellar Blade’s overblown “censorship” controversy, players on Steam have taken to review bombing one of the year’s biggest breakout hits: Helldivers 2. As we’ve already reported, developer Arrowhead i
News Helldivers 2 PC Players Blindsided by Seemingly Sudden PSN Account Requirement
Spoiler: It isn't sudden
Everyone is loving Helldivers 2 right now, but if you remember, the game was a bit of mess when it launched. There were all sorts of problems as the game's servers were overflowing with eager Super Earth patriots looking to conquer the galaxy. Now, though, the co-op shooter is in a far more stable state, but something else...
News Ice Your Enemies with Helldivers 2's Latest Premium Warbond, Polar Patriots
Available 9th May
For all you democracy dealers out there, a brand new Warbond is soon to join Helldivers 2, giving you yet more rewards to earn. Launching on 9th May, Polar Patriots is its name, and this snowy-themed Warbond is frozen over with cool new stuff. It includes three new primary weapons — the AR-61 Tenderizer, SMG-72 Pummeler, and...
News Helldivers 2 Is Already One of Sony's Best-Ever Sellers in the US
Democracy always wins
This author thought Helldivers 2 was going to be a colossal flop, so it just goes to show how unpredictable this industry can be. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently sits behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the...