As we've reported on numerous times, Ghost of Tsushima has proven to be very popular with the Japanese — to the point where key employees at developer Sucker Punch were made official ambassadors of the actual Tsushima island. This was after the open world title received all kinds of awards from Japanese games media and fans.
And Japan's love for the PlayStation exclusive is set to continue, as Tsushima's tourism board has now greenlit a range of fresh Ghost of Tsushima merchandise, which will be sold on the island itself. Products include some snazzy looking t-shirts, buttoned shirts, scarves, socks, mugs, and more. If you're planning a trip to Tsushima anytime soon, it's probably worth keeping an eye out.
It'll be interesting to see how Ghost of Tsushima's rosy relationship with real-life Japan endures, because a sequel is heavily rumoured to be in the works. Indeed, Sucker Punch recently stated that it was moving on from the game after roughly two years of support through free updates. We can't wait to see what it's cooking up.
[source tsushima-net.org, via automaton-media.com]
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The thing I love most about this game is the positivity, no controversy, no fan backlash, no developer snark, just good things from a great game. A rare case of a product made, marketed and supported the right way.
Man, I would be absolutely ecstatic if I was able to go on a trip to the isle of Tsushima, on which I would most likely buy all of these items 😂. Beautiful landscape. Rich history. Tons of exotic and endemic bugs (I'm very much a bug-loving kinda guy)! I guess I should just be satisfied with my own Island of the Wight for now. Not quite the same though..
I'm not sure if I love this or loathe it. But tbh the tourist traps are always selling overpriced tat anyway. As you were.
This is kind of cool. Loved the game and the expansion. Hoping for a sequel.
@lolwhatno Haha! I feel like it's quite impossible to explain a hobby you love to someone who dislikes the subject matter.
Bugs/invertebrates are just a very varied array of creatures in all different shapes and sizes, with their own social structures and environmental purposes. From giraffe weevils to exploding ants and spiders that engage in matriphagy (mum allowing the young to eat her) it's all just so alien to us mammals - it's fascinating!
I actually own several species of Millipedes, Spiders, Beetles etc. They can be very interesting to watch, and most importantly, keeping the lil guy's happy n healthy soothes my anxious mind 😌
Squash all the roaches (my favourite are Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches - not to squash though) you like but next time you see a creepy-crawly that's new to you, maybe try to have a closer look at the weirdness! Or not.. 😂
@lolwhatno To be fair I'm used to my friends telling me they want to stamp on/burn/kill all my pets and never showing any interest so it's actually a nice change when you get asked why you enjoy something
Very cool. I believe a Madame Tussauds-like place with figures from the game would be something awesome to visit at the Tsushima island.
Super cool to see the game continue to get a ton of love from the island it is based in.
I'm late to the party on this game, but holy heaping wow this game is beautiful. I've enjoyed the combat as well.
I can't recall ever just sitting and watching the scenery and watching day and night cycles
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