It is the late 13th century and the Mongol empire has laid waste to entire nations in their campaign to conquer the East. Tsushima Island is all that stands between mainland Japan and a massive Mongol invasion fleet led by the ruthless and cunning general, Khotun Khan.
As the island burns in the wake of the first wave of the Mongol assault, samurai warrior Jin Sakai stands as one of the last surviving members of his clan. He is resolved to do whatever it takes, at any cost, to protect his people and reclaim his home. He must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to forge a new path, the path of the Ghost, and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
Want to feel like you’ve stepped into your very own samurai movie when you play? Set the scene by enabling Kurosawa Mode, inspired by the legendary filmmaker, to change the world to black and white, crank up the wind and apply other subtle changes to visuals and sound. You can enable this option at any time in-game via the Menu.
| Move | left stick |
| Move camera | right stick |
| Run / Gallop (horse) | button (press) |
| Crouch | button (press) |
| Jump | button |
| Dash | button |
| Quick attack / Assassinate | button |
| Heavy attack | button |
| Block | button |
| Aim | button |
| Select ranged weapon / Ammo | button (hold) |
| Use quickfire weapon | button |
| Fire weapon | button |
| Select stance / Quickfire weapon | button (hold) |
| Standoff | directional button |
| Call horse | directional button |
| Heal | directional button |
| Photo Mode | directional button |
| Guiding Wind / Gestures | touch pad button (swipe) |
| Focused hearing | touch pad button (press) |
| Menu | OPTIONS button |
Press the OPTIONS button and then select the Options tab to change your accessibility settings when in-game.
| SETTING | OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle Backdrop | On / Off | Subtitle text appears over a backdrop for improved readability. |
| Subtitle Names | On / Off | Subtitles include character names. |
| Subtitle Text Colour | White / Yellow / Blue / Red / Green | Show subtitle text in this colour. |
| Large Text | On / Off | Subtitles and some other text items are larger than normal. |
| Simplified Controls | On / Off | Sequences that require a series of rapid button presses will no longer have a time constraint. |
| Toggle Button Holds | On / Off | Certain actions requiring button holds can now be toggled using a single button press. |
| Aim Assist | On / Off | Improve the accuracy of aimed attacks by auto-targeting nearby enemies. |
| Projectile Indicator | On / Off | Display a visual indicator to signal incoming ranged attacks from off screen. |
| Controller Vibration | On / Off | Enable controller vibration during specific gameplay events. |
| Lower Intensity | On / Off | Combat is less intense, giving you more time to react. Stealth settings are more forgiving, with enemies taking longer to detect you. Forces Easy difficulty. |
Lower Intensity Mode is meant to maintain the heart and feel of combat in the game while relaxing several timing-specific elements. This setting enables a range of adjustments:
| SETTING | OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast | Default / Dramatic | Adjusts the contrast of visuals. |
| Kurosawa Mode | On / Off | Applies a stylized black and white filter for an immersive, cinematic experience. (Note: This setting can be enabled as a colour-blind mode). |
| Enemy Status Bars | On / Off | Display enemy Stagger meters and low health indicators. |
| SETTING | OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy / Medium / Hard / Lethal | Adjusts the gameplay experience and level of challenge. |
| Invert Camera (Horizontal) | On / Off | Switch the direction of horizontal camera movement when using the right stick. |
| Invert Camera (Vertical) | On / Off | Switch the direction of vertical camera movement when using the right stick. |
| Camera Speed | Cinematic / Slow / Default / Fast | Change the speed at which the camera pans and tilts when using the right stick. |
| SETTING | OPTIONS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitles | On / Off | Show subtitles for spoken dialogue. |
| Dialogue Volume | 1–100 | Adjust the volume of spoken dialogue. |
| Music Volume | 1–100 | Adjust the volume of music. |
| SFX Volume | 1–100 | Adjust the volume of sound effects. |
| Cutscene Volume | 1–100 | Adjust the volume of cutscenes. |
| Controller Audio | On / Off | Allow certain audio to play through the DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller’s built-in speaker. |
The Traveller’s Attire has been enhanced to add new visual and audio cues, such as the visual firefly cue, to hint at nearby collectibles. These cues can replace or augment controller vibration in order to offer a better, more accessible experience.
Follow the wind
Call the Guiding Wind to help navigate towards your current objective.
As you explore, you can pick any point on the map and follow the wind to find it, such as Tales of Tsushima, specific points of interest, villages or collectibles.
Use animals as nature’s tour guides
Pay attention to animals like golden birds or foxes, as they can lead you to special landmarks or activities.
Look up
Plumes of smoke on the horizon can mark enemy strongholds, villages, people in need or other things to be discovered.
And keep an eye out for buildings or rock faces that can be climbed, as you never know what you might find at the top.
A helping hand
The citizens of Tsushima may be able to offer valuable information about where you can find people who need help or interesting new locations – so it’s always worth stopping by when you see someone who wants to talk.
Stance advantages
Jin can learn different combat stances to counter different types of enemies. You can earn points towards unlocking new stances by defeating or observing Mongol leaders at occupied encampments.
1. You’ll start with the Stone stance, which is particularly effective against Swordsmen.
2. Next is Water stance – which is particularly effective against Shieldmen.
3. Third is Wind stance – effective against Spearmen.
4. Last is Moon stance – effective against Brutes.
Blocking, dodging and parrying
You can hold the button to block most attacks, but you’ll need to tap it just before an enemy strikes in order to perform a parry and hit back with a brutal counterattack.
You can also use the button to dodge an attack altogether and leave enemies vulnerable.
Keep your ears perked
Enemy archers will call out to alert their allies before firing an arrow. Make sure to listen closely so you can dodge them and retaliate.
Wear the right equipment
Each armour option offers unique stats and advantages, so it’s always worth considering the right attire for any given moment. Even after you’ve unlocked a specific armour, you can upgrade it to strengthen its effects, or purchase new dyes to change its appearance and match your favourite style.
Flowers and materials
Materials like bamboo or yew wood, as well as flowers growing across the island, can all help to transform your weapons or armour in different ways.
Charms
Your katana can be customized with various charms to grant different perks and abilities. Earn new Charm slots by honouring Inari Shrines.
Bamboo Strikes
Bamboo Strikes found across the island help unlock permanent gains to your Resolve meter if you can master them. Concentrate on speed and accuracy, but be careful not to get overzealous; you’ll fail if you miss a button press.
Hot Springs
Hot Springs give you a moment to reflect and will add permanent increases to your health bar. Individually, they aren’t massive gains, but they do add up.
Shinto Shrines
Shrine climbs offer rewards of wax wood and major charms if you can make it to the top. Wax wood is a key material necessary for bow upgrades and major charms offer the most substantial perks that you can equip early in the game.
Pillars of Honour
Claim Sword Kits from Pillars of Honour around Tsushima to customize the appearance of your katana and tanto blades.
Fox Dens
Foxes will lead you to Inari Shrines where you’ll earn rewards to help on your journey. Some of the approaches to these shrines are more arduous than others, but the minor charms they offer are worth the detour.
Lighthouses
Reignite lighthouses across the island to give hope to the people of Tsushima and grow your Legend.
Singing Crickets
Collect Singing Crickets to learn new melodies for Jin’s flute. Swipe left on the touch pad button to play a nice song – doing so can lead to unexpected effects depending on your location.
Haiku
Focus your mind at tranquil haiku spots. Each haiku you compose will reward you with a new headband.
Sashimono Banners
Earn new saddles for your trusty horse by collecting sashimono banner flags from around the island.
For more information about how to prepare for Jin’s journey in the game, check out our beginner’s guide to Ghost of Tsushima™ here.
Ghost of Tsushima™ owners can download the free Ghost of Tsushima™ v1.1 update to access the online co-op multiplayer mode Ghost of Tsushima: Legends* and a variety of single-player additions including New Game+, custom gear loadouts, trophies and more.
Armour Loadouts
After installing v1.1, you’ll find you can enable armour loadouts in your existing single-player game or in a New Game+ playthrough. This allows you to assign Charms and Vanity Items to each armour set so you can quickly swap between loadouts to match your playstyle preferences.
Trophies
There are new trophies to unlock for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends and New Game+, but these will appear in a separate section of your trophy list and don’t count towards the Ghost of Tsushima™ Platinum trophy.
*Internet connection and PlayStation®Plus required to download and play. Download Ghost of Tsushima: Legends on PS Store. PlayStation®Plus subscription required for online multiplayer. PS Plus is a paid-for ongoing subscription with recurring fees until subscription is cancelled. Full terms apply, see playstation.com/legal.
Expanding on the single-player campaign in Ghost of Tsushima™, Legends mode is inspired by Japanese folk tales and mythology with an emphasis on co-operative combat and action.
Choose from one of four classes – Samurai, Hunter, Ronin or Assassin – and play with friends or via online matchmaking in a series of two-player story missions or four-player wave-based survival missions.
To play Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, first download the Ghost of Tsushima™ v1.1 update, then head to PlayStation™Store to download Ghost of Tsushima: Legends*.
Once you’ve downloaded the v1.1 update, you’ll notice a new character called Gyozen the Storyteller at various locations in Tsushima.
Speaking to Gyozen will give you access to the Ghost of Tsushima: Legends lobby, but you can also get there from the title menu, pause menu or by accepting a PSN invitation from a friend.
At the start of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, there is a tutorial and you’ll choose which of four classes you want to unlock first. As you rank up, you’ll then unlock each of the remaining classes.
Each class has its own starting unique ability, an alternative ability that can be unlocked as you progress and class-specific Charms and ranged weapons that can be earned.
You can mix and match classes however you like when playing with friends, whether that’s a party of four all playing as the same class, everyone playing as a different class, or any combination in between.
Samurai
Samurai players can run straight towards combat and stay there, sustaining their health while chopping enemies down left and right. When you’re overwhelmed, use the Hachiman’s Fury ultimate attack to slash through enemies in a flurry of strikes.
Hunter
As a Hunter, you can stand at the edge of combat and snipe enemies before they even see you. You can also use explosive arrows to slow down groups, and when the combat gets really fierce, use the Eye of Uchitsune ultimate attack to unleash multiple arrows at your enemies.
Ronin
Ronin players are essential help as they can revive their entire team with the Breath of Izanami ultimate ability. If you choose to play as the Ronin class, you can also summon a Spirit Dog – and yes, you can pet your Spirit Dog!
Assassin
If you prefer doing massive damage with a single attack, you’ll love the Assassin. The Shadow Strike ultimate attack allows you to teleport across the battlefield and strike your enemies directly.
Story Missions
These missions are designed for two players and take you through Gyozen’s stories about what’s really happening in Tsushima. When you unlock higher difficulties, you’ll face new encounters, tougher enemies, bonus objectives and greater rewards.
Survival Missions
In Survival, you can team up with three other players to fight off waves of enemies while defending different locations in Tsushima. You and your team can activate blessings to help yourselves, like ‘ignite enemies’ or ‘summon a Spirit Bear’. The longer you survive and the more bonus objectives you complete, the more rewards you’ll earn.
Raid
Think you’ve got what it takes? The Raid is an epic three-part adventure that requires excellent teamwork and communication to overcome. You’ll need skill, top-tier gear and a great four-player team to be able to survive in Iyo’s realm.
And don’t forget, you can use Photo Mode in Ghost of Tsushima: Legends to show off all the new masks, armour and emotes you’ve earned as long as your teammates opt in too.
*Internet connection and PlayStation®Plus required to download and play. Download Ghost of Tsushima: Legends on PS Store. PlayStation®Plus subscription required for online multiplayer. PS Plus is a paid-for ongoing subscription with recurring fees until subscription is cancelled. Full terms apply, see playstation.com/legal.
When you beat Ghost of Tsushima™, you’ll find the option to re-embark on Jin’s journey in New Game+. You’ll keep all the Techniques, Gear and Vanity Items obtained in a previous playthrough, but the difficulty level will be increased to provide a new challenge (you can still adjust the difficulty down in the menu though).
In New Game+ you’ll be able to earn a new, exclusive type of flower: the Ghost Flower, which is accepted by a mysterious new merchant in Ariake.
If you complete a Tale or activity and already have the reward for it, you’ll earn Ghost Flowers in its place, so even if you’ve completed Jin’s journey before, it’s still exciting to explore Tsushima again to collect as many Ghost Flowers as you can.
You can exchange these flowers for new armour dyes and other vanity gear only found in New Game+, featuring much more elaborate designs than those found in your first playthrough.
The merchant will also offer an array of powerful new Charms intended to create new combat experiences, empower existing playstyles and allow you to customize your experience for even greater challenges.
By using this software, you agree to the licence terms. Our full licence terms can be read here: www.playstation.com/legal/software-usage-terms/. Here are some of the highlights: