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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
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PlatformPC
DeveloperNixxes Software, Sucker Punch Productions
PublisherPlayStation PC LLC.
Release dateMay 16, 2024
DRM / ProtectionSteam Works
Key providerSteam Works
What the Director’s Cut includes, when to sail for Iki, and what needs a PSN account
The publisher’s description further down sets the scene: Tsushima, 1274, and Jin Sakai against the Mongol invasion. This covers what a buyer still needs to know — what “Director’s Cut” actually means on PC, which parts need a PlayStation Network account and which never do, when the Iki Island expansion is best played, and when the game tends to be discounted.
Written by Rayyan Omar
Reviewed by Layla FarahFacts checked
What the Director’s Cut is
It is the complete game, and it is the only version sold on PC. Ghost of Tsushima launched on PlayStation 4 in 2020; the Director’s Cut added the Iki Island story expansion a year later, and the online co-op mode Legends came as a free update in between. The PC release, which arrived on 16 May 2024, bundles all three — there is no cut-down edition to avoid and no expansion to buy separately.
The game itself is an open-world samurai story that is unusually easy to recommend to people who do not usually play open-world games. There are no waypoint markers on screen: the wind blows towards your objective. Combat rewards patience and stance-reading over button-mashing, and stealth — the “Ghost” of the title — is always an option but rarely forced.
What is in the Director’s Cut
- Main story
- Jin Sakai’s campaign across Tsushima
- Expansion
- Iki Island, a full second story
- Online co-op
- Legends, for up to four players
- Cross-play
- Legends only, with PS4 and PS5
- Japanese audio
- With lip sync in cutscenes
- Film look
- Kurosawa Mode, black and white with grain
What the PC version does
The port is by Nixxes Software, working with Sucker Punch. Frame rates are unlocked; NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS are all available for upscaling and frame generation, with NVIDIA Reflex and DLAA on supported cards; and ultrawide 21:9 and 32:9 are supported, along with 48:9 across three monitors.
One detail is easy to miss. Because cutscenes are rendered in real time rather than played back as video, the Japanese voice track is lip-synced instead of following the English performance. Mouse and keyboard are fully rebindable, and a wired DualSense controller adds haptic feedback and adaptive-trigger resistance on the bow.
When to go to Iki Island
The expansion unlocks as soon as Act 2 begins, when Jin reaches the Toyotama region: a tale called “Journey into the Past” appears on the map. You can start it then, but it is better saved for later. Once you sail for Iki you cannot return to Tsushima until most of the expansion’s story is done, and characters there speak to Jin as someone who has already been through the main campaign.
Iki Island is also a story about Jin’s childhood and his father, and it lands harder once you know how the main game ends. The practical advice is simple: finish the main story first, then sail. Your gear, skills and progress carry over either way.
Before you buy: PSN, Legends and Steam Deck
A PlayStation Network account is needed for exactly one thing: Legends, the online co-op mode, and the PlayStation overlay that comes with it. The single-player campaign and Iki Island play without one. Linking accounts on Steam also unlocks two items early — the Archery Master’s Attire and the Charm of Canine Recruitment — but nothing in the story depends on them.
Since the update of October 2025, Legends is installed as a separate, free add-on on Steam rather than as part of the main game, which is what let the single-player game be certified Steam Deck Verified. Owning the Director’s Cut entitles you to it; you simply add it from the game’s Steam page if you want to play online.
When Ghost of Tsushima goes on sale
Ghost of Tsushima is now a couple of years into its PC life, and games at that stage are discounted more often and more deeply than Sony’s newest releases. The waves follow the same shape every year.
We never publish a sale before it starts: dates reach us through our distribution channel under embargo and are the publisher’s to announce. The moment a PlayStation sale goes live, the PlayStation page shows a countdown and the deepest discount in it.
March
Spring sale
Often the first reasonable cut of the year on the PlayStation back catalogue.
Late June into July
Summer sale
One of the two big windows of the year, and usually a deep one for titles of this age.
Late November
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The most dependable discount of the year across the whole catalogue.
Late December into early January
Winter sale
The other big window. Worth comparing with Black Friday rather than assuming either is lower.
Irregular
Publisher sales
PlayStation promotions discount a group of titles together — the moment to pick up another of Sony’s single-player games alongside this one.
What critics and players say
Critics
89
- Game InformerConsole review · 20209.5/10
- IGNConsole review · 20209/10
- GameSpotConsole review · 20207/10
Checked September 17, 2026
Steam players
Very Positive
94% of 96,699 reviews are positive
Most helpful recent reviews
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What changed in recent updates
The latest patch notes the developers posted on Steam, newest first — shown in English, as published.
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut PC now supports ML-based FSR Frame Generation
- Added compatibility with ML-based AMD FSR "Redstone" Frame Generation*
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut - Patch 7 Hotfix
- Resolved an issue that prevented the game from starting for some users.
Ghost of Tsushima on PC: questions before buying
Is the Director’s Cut the full game?
Yes, and more. It contains the complete main story, the Iki Island expansion and the Legends online co-op mode. It is the only edition sold on PC, so there is nothing else to buy.
Do I need a PlayStation Network account?
Only for Legends, the online co-op mode. The main story and Iki Island play without an account. Linking one on Steam adds two early unlocks, the Archery Master’s Attire and the Charm of Canine Recruitment.
When can I start the Iki Island expansion?
From the start of Act 2, once Jin reaches Toyotama. It is better played after the main story: you cannot return to Tsushima until most of the expansion is finished, and its story assumes you know how the main game ends.
Can I play Legends with friends on PlayStation?
Yes. Legends supports cross-play with PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, for up to four players. On Steam it is installed as a free add-on that comes with the Director’s Cut, and it needs a PlayStation Network account.
Can I play in Japanese with English subtitles?
Yes. The Japanese voice track can be combined with subtitles, and on PC the cutscenes are lip-synced to the Japanese dialogue. Kurosawa Mode adds a black-and-white film look on top, if you want the full effect.
How long does it take to finish?
Roughly 25 hours for the main story, and 40 or more if you follow the side tales and explore. Iki Island adds around ten hours.
Does it run on Steam Deck?
Yes. The single-player game is Steam Deck Verified since the October 2025 update, which also added a graphics preset built for the Deck.
Do I need to play this before Ghost of Yōtei?
No. Ghost of Yōtei is a standalone follow-up set more than three centuries later, with a new protagonist. Each story stands on its own, though playing Tsushima first gives you the world it grew from.
Will it run on my PC?
The publisher’s own specifications are further down this page — the Requirements link in the section bar jumps straight to them. The minimum targets 720p at 30 frames per second on a GTX 960 4 GB or RX 5500 XT with 8 GB of RAM; the recommended tier targets 1080p at 60 on an RTX 2060 or RX 5600 XT with 16 GB. The game takes about 75 GB, and an SSD is recommended.
How quickly do I get the key, and is it official?
Immediately after payment, on screen and by email. Every key comes through our authorised distribution channel and activates permanently on your own Steam account.
Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these pages on the date above.
About the author
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Rayyan Omar
Senior Gaming Commerce Editor, Virtwave
Rayyan covers console and PC gaming wallets for Virtwave, with deep specialism in PlayStation Network, Xbox, Razer Gold and Steam. He has been writing about digital gaming commerce since 2020.
Reviewed by Layla Farah, Lead Editorial, Virtwave
How we write our guides
We’ve played every game we write a buying guide for on PC. The facts on this page — release dates, what each edition contains, account requirements and system specs — were checked against the sources above on September 16, 2026, and we update the page when they change. Virtwave sells this key; no publisher paid for this guide or reviewed it before publication.
Full detail from the publisher
About this game
Ghost of Tsushima Product Page verbiage update:
PlayStation Network Account required for Online Multiplayer (Legends Mode) and PlayStation overlay, subject to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement [hyperlink]. www.playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service
Pre-Purchase Offer
Pre-purchase now for the following early in-game unlocks at launch:
- New Game+ Horse travel companion.
- Traveler’s Attire – fit for a seasoned warrior.
- Broken Armour dyes from Baku’s shop.
Steam Exclusive Offer
Link your Steam account with your account for PlayStation™Network and gain access to the following early unlocks:
- Archery Master’s Attire
- Charm of Canine Recruitment
About the Game
For the very first time on PC, play through Jin Sakai’s journey and discover the complete Ghost of Tsushima experience in this Director’s Cut.
In the late 13th century, the Mongol empire has laid waste to entire nations along 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, courageous samurai warrior Jin Sakai stands resolute. As one of the last surviving members of his clan, Jin 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.
- Experience Ghost of Tsushima with unlocked framerates and a variety of graphics options tailored to a wide range of hardware, ranging from high-end PCs to portable PC gaming devices.*
- Get a view of even more of the action with support for Ultrawide (21:9), Super Ultrawide (32:9) and even 48:9 Triple Monitor support.*
- Boost performance with upscaling and frame generation technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex and image quality-enhancing NVIDIA DLAA are also supported.**
- Japanese lip sync – enjoy a more authentic experience with lip sync for Japanese voiceover, made possible by cinematics being rendered in real time by your PC.
- Choose how you control the action: experience haptic feedback and adaptive triggers through a wired DualSense™ controller…***
- …or go with mouse and keyboard, with fully customizable controls.
- Haptic feedback – master your blade through the DualSense™ controller’s immersive haptic feedback.***
- Adaptive triggers – enhance your accuracy with a bow using adaptive trigger resistance.***
* Compatible PC and display device required.
** Compatible PC and graphics card required.
*** Wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features.
PlayStation Network Account required for Online Multiplayer (Legends Mode) and PlayStation overlay, subject to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement [hyperlink]. www.playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service
Pre-Purchase Offer
Pre-purchase now for the following early in-game unlocks at launch:
- New Game+ Horse travel companion.
- Traveler’s Attire – fit for a seasoned warrior.
- Broken Armour dyes from Baku’s shop.
Steam Exclusive Offer
Link your Steam account with your account for PlayStation™Network and gain access to the following early unlocks:
- Archery Master’s Attire
- Charm of Canine Recruitment
About the Game
For the very first time on PC, play through Jin Sakai’s journey and discover the complete Ghost of Tsushima experience in this Director’s Cut.
In the late 13th century, the Mongol empire has laid waste to entire nations along 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, courageous samurai warrior Jin Sakai stands resolute. As one of the last surviving members of his clan, Jin 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.
- Experience Ghost of Tsushima with unlocked framerates and a variety of graphics options tailored to a wide range of hardware, ranging from high-end PCs to portable PC gaming devices.*
- Get a view of even more of the action with support for Ultrawide (21:9), Super Ultrawide (32:9) and even 48:9 Triple Monitor support.*
- Boost performance with upscaling and frame generation technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3 and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex and image quality-enhancing NVIDIA DLAA are also supported.**
- Japanese lip sync – enjoy a more authentic experience with lip sync for Japanese voiceover, made possible by cinematics being rendered in real time by your PC.
- Choose how you control the action: experience haptic feedback and adaptive triggers through a wired DualSense™ controller…***
- …or go with mouse and keyboard, with fully customizable controls.
- Haptic feedback – master your blade through the DualSense™ controller’s immersive haptic feedback.***
- Adaptive triggers – enhance your accuracy with a bow using adaptive trigger resistance.***
* Compatible PC and display device required.
** Compatible PC and graphics card required.
*** Wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features.
System requirements
Minimum
Windows
PresetVery Low
Avg Performance720P @ 30 FPS
ProcessorIntel Core i3-7100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
Memory8 GB
Storage75 GB HDD space (SSD recommended)
OSWindows 10 64-bit.
Recommended
Windows
PresetMedium
Avg Performance1080P @ 60 FPS
ProcessorIntel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
Memory16 GB
Storage75 GB SSD space
OSWindows 10 64-bit.
Activation instructions
In order to activate this game, you will require a third-party 'Steam' account. For full details on how to activate please follow this link: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5414-TFBN-1352
Supported languages
Spoken languages12
CroatianEnglishFrenchGermanItalianJapanesePolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainPortuguese-BrazilSpanish - Latin America
Subtitle languages26
ArabicCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainSwedishThaiTurkishPortuguese-BrazilTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin America
Menu languages26
ArabicCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainSwedishThaiTurkishPortuguese-BrazilTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin America
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