Naughty Dog closed out the PS3 generation with _ The Last of Us _ and is intending on doing the same with _ The Last of Us 2 _ on PS4, while Sucker Punch began the PS4 generation with _ Infamous Second Son. _ After helping launch the console, Sucker Punch is now helping send it off with the launch of _ Ghost of Tsushima _ at the end of June. The game takes place during the Mongol invasion of Japan during the 1270s and has the player take the role of Jin, a master samu
Aside from The Last of Us Part II , which will release on May 29th, Ghost of Tsushima is likely to be one of the last major PlayStation 4 exclusives, with the release of the PlayStation 5 set for the end of 2020. Following Sony’s announcement that they would forego E3 yet again, and with no State of Play presentations currently announced, fans had begun to wonder when a release date or more information on the action-packed samurai title would emerge. Thankfully, today’s new Ghost of Tsushima trailer gave those players exactly what they had been waiting
Sony’s upcoming Sucker Punch-developed samurai story, likely one of the PlayStation 4’s swan songs, is inspired by real events, but Ghost of Tsushima strays from history in a number of ways. Although Sucker Punch appears to have taken great care in nailing the game world’s authenticity to real-life Japan, Ghost of Tsushima’ s plot is, at least partially, purposely unfaith
Along with a new trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 4 title Ghost of Tsushima , PlayStation has revealed the collector’s edition version of the game, which fans will undoubtedly be dying to get their hands on. Developed by Sucker Punch Productions, the studio behind the PlayStation 2’s Sly Cooper trilogy and the inFamous series, Ghost of Tsushima was originally revealed in October 2017 during Sony’s Paris Games Week presentation and has been on fans’ collective radar ever si
The first invasion took place in 1274 with about 900 ships setting sail from South Korea. The island of Tsushima was the first location of the conflict thanks to its location to Japan. With a small number of soldiers against a massive invasion force, the Tsushima army held out as long as they could but ultimately fell. The Mongols continued forward to Iki Island next, before making landfall at Hakata Bay on mainland Ja
Following protagonist Jin Sakai, one of the only remaining samurai out for revenge following the Mongol invasion of his homeland, Ghost of Tsushima is a dramatic story loosely based on the real-world events of the Mongol invasion of Tsushima Island in 1274. In an attempt to thwart the oncoming invasion, Jin’s comrades are overwhelmed and massacred, leaving Jin to haunt the Mongol invaders who took everything from
The latest update on Ghost of Tsushima , provided by PlayStation , reveals several collector’s editions and pre-order bonuses arriving alongside the game in June, with plenty of samurai-inspired items for fans to enjoy. Those looking to add a little extra to their experience can pick up the Digital Deluxe Edition of Ghost of Tsushima , which offers some special in-game items such as a Technique Point, Charm of Hachiman’s Favor, Hero of Tsushima skin set, digital mini art book, and director’s commentary, or the Limited Edition, which includes all of the previously mentioned digital goodies and a collectible SteelBook case, each retailing for $69.99. Additionally, the Ghost of Tsushima Collector’s Edition will retail for $169.99 and will include a host of items including a dynamic PlayStation 4 theme, Jin Sakai avatar, Sashimono war banner, Furoshiki wrapping cloth, digital in-game extras found in the Digital Deluxe and Limited Editions, and Tsushimagame.Com a replica of Jin Sakai’s mask – complete with a display stand. Pre-orders for these limited editions are beginning to open, so fans patiently awaiting this incredible title won’t want to wait too long to get their order
From a historical perspective, Khotun Khan appears to be based on Kublai Khan, who was the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire during this time. Although he was technically the fifth Khagan of the Mongol Empire, Kublai’s reign is known for his founding of the Yuan dynasty in China after conquering it and ruled until his death in 1294. He was able to expand the borders of the empire from the Pacific Ocean all the way west to the Black
In terms of Ghost of Tsushima , Khotun Khan is a cunning and ruthless general of the Mongol Empire. He leads and commands a massive fleet of ships and soldiers in the first invasion of Japan’s Tsushima Island. To achieve total victory, Khotun relies on his knowledge of the Samurai way to ultimately destroy them. The Great Khan is voiced by Patrick Gallag
Sucker Punch has mentioned on several occasions traveling to Japan – and to the Tsushima Island, specifically – in an effort to make sure its depiction of the country is accurate. Research was conducted with the help of Sony’s Japan Studio, as well, helping to ensure greater authenticity. Sucker Punch has even consulted real-life samurai during Ghost of Tsushima’ s development, presumably to learn more about how the Japanese warriors would have fought in the 13th Century, when the game’s story takes pl
