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Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima is a 2020 action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Ghost of Tsushima is a 2020 action-adventure game set during the Mongol invasion of Japan. Players follow samurai Jin Sakai as he defends his home island.

What it is

An open-world, third-person action-adventure game with stealth elements. Set on Tsushima Island in 1274, it blends direct combat with covert tactics as Jin Sakai fights the Mongol invaders.

Why it matters

The game is noted for its visual presentation and combat system, though some critics point to repetitive open-world activities. It explores the tension between samurai honour and pragmatic survival.

Key details

Developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released for PlayStation 4 on July 17, 2020, with later versions for PlayStation 5 and PC/macOS.

In short

  • Set during the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274
  • Players control samurai Jin Sakai
  • Balances honourable combat with stealth tactics
  • Released July 2020 on PS4, later on PS5 and PC

Quick questions

What is Ghost of Tsushima?
It is a 2020 action-adventure video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Jin Sakai, a samurai who defends Tsushima Island during the Mongol invasion.
What kind of game is it?
It is an open-world action-adventure game with stealth elements and a third-person perspective.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release year, protagonist, setting, and core premise.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
    Supports: Release dates for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC/macOS.
  3. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
    Supports: PlayStation 4 release date, later PlayStation 5 and PC releases, and 1274 setting.
  4. Indonesian Wikipedia — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
    Supports: Open-world gameplay, third-person perspective, and general reception notes.
  5. Ghost Franchise Wiki (Fandom) — https://ghostfranchise.fandom.com/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
    Supports: Open-world, action-stealth description and director/developer/publisher information.