Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

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Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is a notably better experience than the launch original, and the Iki Island expansion adds to Jin’s backstory in meaningful ways. This is the best way to play Sucker Punch’s masterpiece.

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Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is a notably better experience than the launch original, and the Iki Island expansion adds to Jin's backstory in meaningful ways. This is the best way to play Sucker Punch's masterpiece.

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8/10

Phil Hornshaw (GameSpot)

The new chapter of Ghost of Tsushima adds to Jin’s backstory in a way that makes it feel essential, while adding even more of the best stuff from the vanilla game.

August 19, 2021 |

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I was happily surprised by the breadth, depth, and challenge of the Iki Island expansion. For new players, it will extend an already lengthy adventure into something more. Meanwhile, returning players should be thrilled at how well this experience dovetails out of an already stellar game. Iki Island is what I want out of single-player game expansions. And it’s further proof (as if we needed any more at this point) that Sucker Punch has a standout new property to continue building on.

August 19, 2021 |

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Matt Miller (Game Informer)

8/10

Mitchell Saltzman (IGN)

Iki Island doesn’t do much beyond just offering more Ghost of Tsushima, but the new content is extremely worthwhile, thanks to a story that dives deeper into Jin’s past, a few new combat wrinkles, and plenty of secrets to discover.

August 19, 2021 |

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Phil Hornshaw (GameSpot)

8/10 - (Read Review)

The new chapter of Ghost of Tsushima adds to Jin’s backstory in a way that makes it feel essential, while adding even more of the best stuff from the vanilla game.

Matt Miller (Game Informer)

Recommended - (Read Review)

Mitchell Saltzman (IGN)

8/10 - (Read Review)

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
ACG	Jeremy Penter	Not Recommended	08-19-2021	Beautiful combat, bold colors, and river dancing shaman making encounters doubling engaging. A significant expansion with a bit of trouble in the story.	Read review
Areajugones	Juan Linares	9 / 10	08-19-2021	‎I always demanded a lot, they always demanded a lot from me. That made me among other things found this website from scratch, from my room when I was just 18 years old. But as you grow older, if you’re lucky, you learn. In this last year I learned many things that make the person who analyzed the base game very different from the one who writes about this Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut today. Learn from mistakes, learn from failures, and learn to apologize. This text is my apology to the game and to myself.‎	Read review
Atomix	Alberto Desfassiaux	90 / 100	08-19-2021	‎It seems to me that paying $30 dollars to upgrade to both the native PS5 version, and all the extra content that comes, makes all the sense in the world, I would even tell you that if you’re only interested in playing Iki Island and you’re good to go, you’ll be extremely pleased.‎	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Diego Perez	4.5 / 5 stars	08-19-2021	While the Director’s Cut improvements are appreciated, the Iki Island expansion is the real star of this rerelease. Iki Island distills all the best parts of Ghost of Tsushima into one focused experience, and it provides an incredibly compelling reason to return to the game.	Read review
BaziCenter	Kasra Karimi Tar	9 / 10	09-19-2021	The Director’s Cut version of Ghost of Tsushima is the ultimate package the fans were waiting for, and even though its price tag still seems unreasonable, all the improvements over the original game and the addition of Iki Island expansion pack will make worth your while.	Read review
Cerealkillerz	Gabriel Bogdan	8.3 / 10	08-19-2021	The Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut offers the best version of Ghost of Tsushima so far and delivers some exciting new hours of content with the Iki Island DLC, even if it is not much new for people that have already finished the main game. The missing enemy variety and the lack of really new activities and upgrades are the biggest letdowns of the new dlc content, compared to the full package players get with the Director’s Cut.	Read review
CGMagazine	Chris De Hoog	9.5 / 10	08-19-2021	Newcomers and veterans alike should draw their swords for this one, because Ghost of Tsushima excels on the PS5 and strikes just shy of perfection.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Nat Patterson	9 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is a stunning upgrade to an already excellent title, and brings forth some fantastic updates to the PS5 version of the game that enhance, deepen, and expand the gameplay experience. Other than the very minor complaint of some dark visuals, there is a whole lot to love on offer here, and I was delighted to have another reason to join Jin on a new, exciting adventure in feudal Japan. Ghost of Tsushima was already a must-play title, and with the Director’s Cut here there really is no excuse to not experience one of the greatest new IPs PlayStation has to offer.	Read review
Chicas Gamers	Juanma Luengo	Recommended	08-19-2021	This director’s cut of Ghost of Tsushima is so packed with content that it’s a must-have for those of you who like me enjoyed the base game. Of course, much better if you have a PS5 so that you enjoy the contributions to the DualSense and the improvement in resolution, refresh rate and loading times.	Read review
COGconnected	Rhett Waselenchuk	95 / 100	08-21-2021	My words will never do justice for Ghost of Tsushima’s brilliance. James Paley summed it up better than I ever could: “Ghost of Tsushima] revealed itself as a compelling, masterful work of art. Nothing feels useless or extraneous. The story wastes little time, the fights are all exuberant and engaging, the exploration is addicting, and the entire game is gorgeous.” I couldn’t agree more. And the Director’s Cut is miles ahead of the original. Go get it.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Ashley Bates	9 / 10	09-03-2021	While PS4 veterans might not get as much value from the re-release, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is a wonderful showcase for the PS5 and an incredible package for newcomers.	Read review
Daily Mirror	Eugene Sowah	4 / 5 stars	09-14-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is definitely the definitive way to play this epic game, the enhancements granted from the Playstation 5 alone warrant a second play through. Iki island itself may come with a few new additions but it is more or less a similar experience to the rest of the game which isn’t a bad thing. The expansion will take as long as the first Act which if players do everything can be up to 20 hours, so fans will want to get their teeth into this for the sheer size of it.	Read review
Daily Star	Tom Hutchison	5 / 5 stars	08-19-2021	Overall, this is the best version of Ghost of Tsushima out there.	Read review
Destructoid	Chris Carter	9 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is now the definitive version of an already great game; and although the DLC does feel like too much of a companion piece at times, it doesn’t feel tacked-on in the slightest. If you’re keen on experiencing the game from the ground up, this is the way to do it going forward.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Nathaniel Stevens	10 / 10	08-22-2021	Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is truly a masterpiece, much like its original release. It introduces an entirely new and separate experience with Iki while bringing and refining the beauty of the gameplay and visuals.	Read review
Digital Spy	Ben Rayner	4 / 5 stars	08-19-2021	If you’ve experienced the game already, then your mileage may vary, as there’s probably around six hours of new content in the expansion. Although there’s something to be said for exploring Tsushima once again with the PS5’s technical prowess elevating the visuals, and the controller’s technology adding some subtle, but nonetheless enjoyable, elements to the whole experience.	Read review
DualShockers	Rachael Fiddis	8.5 / 10	08-30-2021	If you’re looking for 10-15 hours more of Ghost of Tsushima but with a greater emphasises on the inner struggles of Jin and an exploration of his backstory coupled with some meaty side quests, cat petting and disgustingly stunning scenery, you really can’t go wrong with taking on the island of Iki.	Read review
Echo Boomer	David Fialho	Recommended	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is a new edition of Sucker Punch’s acclaimed samurai game, which arrives optimized on PlayStation 5 and includes exactly what the biggest fans are looking for: more Ghost of Tsushima.	Read review
Everyeye.it	Giuseppe Arace	7.8 / 10	08-19-2021	The wind blowing from Iki Island, at times, knows how to be even more overwhelming than the one that crossed the horizons of Tsushima. Short but incisive, the expansion comes up with an intimate narrative, which digs even deeper into the tormented meanders of Jin’s soul: it succeeds, and convinces us.	Read review
Explosion Network	Dylan Blight	8 / 10	09-01-2021	Between the Iki Island DLC, vast improvements to the game from the way it looks, sounds and plays and the ironing out of minor issues the original release had, Ghost of Tsushima: Directors Cut is the best way to experience the journey of Jin Sakai.	Read review
Game Informer	Matt Miller	Recommended	08-19-2021	I was happily surprised by the breadth, depth, and challenge of the Iki Island expansion. For new players, it will extend an already lengthy adventure into something more. Meanwhile, returning players should be thrilled at how well this experience dovetails out of an already stellar game. Iki Island is what I want out of single-player game expansions. And it’s further proof (as if we needed any more at this point) that Sucker Punch has a standout new property to continue building on.	Read review
Game Rant	Dalton Cooper	4.5 / 5 stars	08-23-2021	As it stands, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is the comprehensive, definitive Ghost of Tsushima experience. Its new multiplayer mode isn’t in the game yet but will be coming soon, and in the meantime, fans still have the current Ghost of Tsushima: Legends experience to check out, the base game’s story mode with PS5 features, and the substantial Iki Island expansion. Newcomers and returning fans alike have reason to check out Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut, with it hopefully keeping fans satisfied until they can get their hands on Sucker Punch’s first game built exclusively with the PlayStation 5 in mind.	Read review
Game Revolution	Mack Ashworth	4.25 / 5 stars	08-21-2021	While the value proposition is up for debate, it’s hard to argue against the fact that Ghost of Tsushima has evolved beyond anything we had expected. From the post-launch patches that included improvements based on community feedback, to the full-fledged online co-op mode that was released at no extra cost and with free updates, Ghost of Tsushima is a prime example of how video games should be launched and supported after release. It launched in an already superb state and now it is even better and bolder.	Read review
Gameblog	Jonathan Bushle	8 / 10	08-23-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is a bigger and enhanced version of an already very cool game, with a new island to explore, so there’s no reason to refuse the invitation !	Read review
Gamefa	آرش مرادی	10 / 10	09-06-2021	If you enjoy the original game, go for this new version and Jin’s adventure without any thought.	Read review
GameMAG	Unknown	9 / 10	08-19-2021	The consistency and fulfillness of the Iki Island expansion is stunning. Especially compared to many other addons. It’s well worth the buy, both for fans and wider audience alike.	Read review
GamePro	Dennis Michel	90 / 100	08-19-2021	Iki Island is a great addon for fans of the main game who want to feast even more of the delicious samurai buffet after a long break.	Read review
Gamersky	前朝刘沛公	7.4 / 10	08-19-2021	Although the pace of the new plot is a bit hasty, it is still an unforgettable experience for the players who clear the ontomatic process.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	9 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima was a great game when it launched just over a year ago. And now, in the form of a Director’s Cut, it’s even better. It seems trite to make a big deal over the visuals not being massively upgraded for next-gen when the game looks so phenomenal anyway, and what has been added – 3D audio and DualSense support – is enough to make the upgrade fee worthwhile for those who already own the original game and want to take on the new Iki Island expansion. That itself is largely more of the same, but its thoroughly engaging story that lets us learn more about Jin Sakai isn’t to be missed by those who were entertained by the game’s main campaign. And so, what else is there to say, other than for newcomers, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut on PS5 is absolutely essential.	Read review
GameSpot	Phil Hornshaw	8 / 10	08-19-2021	The new chapter of Ghost of Tsushima adds to Jin’s backstory in a way that makes it feel essential, while adding even more of the best stuff from the vanilla game.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Sam Loveridge	Recommended	08-19-2021	And it’s that connectivity that really feels at the core of this DLC. Everything you’re doing is building your own connection to Jin, helping to flesh out the human side of the inimitable Ghost of Tsushima through his family, his friends, and new-found (if reluctant) allies. Sucker Punch’s ability to weave beautiful narratives that will, ahem, sucker punch you right in the feels is more in the spotlight here than ever, and it’s an utter success.	Read review
GamingBolt	Shubhankar Parijat	9 / 10	08-19-2021	host of Tsushima Director’s Cut is the best version of an excellent game, thanks not only to various technical and quality-of-life improvements, but also a meaty and brilliant new expansion that builds on the base game’s biggest strengths in all the right ways.	Read review
GamingTrend	Ron Burke	90 / 100	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Tales of Iki delivers an absolute masterpiece to Sony’s PlayStation 5, alongside a remarkable expansion to an already phenomenal game. Some new mechanics keep things fresh, as does another excellent story from Sucker Punch. While there are a few hiccups to contend with, this is easily a must-have title for the year.	Read review
Geek Culture	Jake Su	9.1 / 10	08-19-2021	With more amazing content and new bells and whistles, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut provides compelling reasons to enjoy the stellar game yet again for veterans and an excellent experience for new players.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	9.5 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PS5 is the best way to play Sucker Punch’s masterpiece, with a great new expansion and technological improvements that make this an instant classic.	Read review
GotGame	Daniel Ladiano	9.5 / 10	09-13-2021	Whether you are a squire or a samurai lord, Ghost of Tsushima is still as excellent as it was a year ago. If you haven’t played the game before and are debating if to pick up the PS5 version at full price, I’d still recommended it. The sheer amount of content from the main game, the expansion island, and the fantastic multiplayer make it a worthwhile purchase.	Read review
Guardian	Simon Parkin	4 / 5 stars	09-04-2021	This expansion of last year’s hit offers a wider range of missions and side quests to its samurai warfare	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Adam Beck	4.5 / 5 stars	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best samurai games of all time and the Director’s Cut only excels it further.	Read review
Hey Poor Player	Heather Johnson Yu	5 / 5 stars	12-06-2021	If you enjoyed the base game, then Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island is a must-play. A natural extension of the sorrowful saga of Jin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island impresses with its exploration of both a new world and old scars. An awe-inspiring journey through trauma and guilt that is ultimately resolved by facing fears, Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island can be completed in a weekend but will resonate with players for a lifetime.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	David Martinez	91 / 100	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima was an impressive game when it was released a year ago, and this PS5 version is still amazing. It looks great (either on fidelity or performance mode), adds dualsense features, and most important, Iki Island deepens on Jin Sakai story, adding new gameplay mechanics, enemies and environments.	Read review
IGN	Mitchell Saltzman	8 / 10	08-19-2021	Iki Island doesn’t do much beyond just offering more Ghost of Tsushima, but the new content is extremely worthwhile, thanks to a story that dives deeper into Jin’s past, a few new combat wrinkles, and plenty of secrets to discover.	Read review
IGN Italy	Alessandro Digioia	8.3 / 10	08-19-2021	A refined and improved edition of the base game, not without flaws but still full of interesting news, warmly recommended to all lovers of the genre.	Read review
IGN Middle East	Unknown	10 / 10	08-19-2021	With Director’s Cut, Ghost of Tsushima seems to be able to reach perfection technically and narratively, making an excellent game really even better.	Read review
Impulsegamer	James Wright (Impulsegamer)	4.5 / 5 stars	08-24-2021	If you have never played Ghosts of Tshuima before, the Director’s Cut is a must have and play game due to its carefully crafted story with exceptional gameplay mechanics, graphics and audio. While I would not call it a true next-gen experience, it is very close and Sucker Punch should be commended on creating such an engaging world with its rich visuals that are led by a very interesting protagonist. The world also fees quite organic opposed to a static closed-world which makes exploring such as a treat. Lastly, Jin is a great protagonist who has secrets and a path of redemption ahead of him. If you own the previous game, you can purchase an ‘upgrade’ to the Director’s Cut that is value for money if you loved the original as it adds to the legacy of Jin and tweaks some of the inconsistencies from the original.	Read review
Jump Dash Roll	Ant Barlow	8 / 10	09-14-2021	Whilst the Iki Island Expansion doesn’t do much to stray from the path laid out by Ghost of Tsushima, it is absolutely a worthwhile addition and a must play for those who loved the core game.	Read review
JVL	L_sK	8.5 / 10	08-19-2021	Complicated to approach a Director’s Cut and decide on how to evaluate it. Also, it will depend on your experience. If you are devoid of any progression in Ghost of Tsushima, there is no question to ask, go for it, our 17/20 + favorite is more valid than ever, the work being more immersive with technical changes or improvements via the DualSense.	Read review
Kinda Funny Games	Kinda Funny Gamescast	Recommended	08-19-2021	Video review.	Read review
Merlin’in Kazanı	Ersin Kılıç	82 / 100	08-26-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut allows us to return to that unforgettable atmosphere and fun combat system despite the short new story content.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	8 / 10	08-19-2021	The underlying game is still too reliant on the Ubisoft formula but the new content and Legends mode make Ghost Of Tsushima Director’s Cut a notably better experience than the original at launch.	Read review
MonsterVine	Joe Bariso	4 / 5 stars	09-01-2021	Overall, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is well worth the price for Iki Island alone.	Read review
NoesPaisparaFrikis	Impozible Julin	9.3 / 10	08-30-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is without a doubt the best way to play the game that already stole our hearts last summer	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Eren Eryürekli	9 / 10	08-19-2021	The magnificent geography of the Iki Island and the new story have made this package worth buying by adding PS5 specific features on top.	Read review
Paste Magazine	Garrett Martin	7.7 / 10	08-20-2021	Whether it’ll be worth it to you depends on how much you’d need to end up spending and how much you enjoyed your first time in Tsushima. If you’ve never played it, though, Director’s Cut is the obvious choice whether you’re on PS4 or PS5. It might be the filler of games, but it’s some of the best filler I’ve ever played. Slap that on the back of the box, Sucker Punch.	Read review
PCMag	Tony Polanco	4.5 / 5 stars	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut offers a new, explorable island and several welcome PS5-exclusive enhancements. It is a worthy upgrade of an already exceptional title.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	Chandler Wood	9 / 10	08-19-2021	For returning players, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is well worth diving back into for the Iki Island expansion alone and the way it explores a different facet of Jin’s internal conflicts. It may not sate the desire for a full sequel, but it does a lot of cool things to make the experience feel fresh even as it explores the familiar. For brand new players who missed the game on PS4, there’s no better way to experience Ghost of Tsushima. An engaging new story chapter will give new players even more insight into Jin and PS5 enhancements improve the entire adventure, which itself was already a technical marvel on last-gen consoles. Sony’s experiment into re-releasing last-gen games on the new consoles with meaningful additions is so far paying off.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Simon Sayers	9.5 / 10	08-19-2021	So far, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is this year’s pinnacle of Open World Games. Iki Island is stunningly beautiful and the technical upgrades make it even more enjoyable. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut grandly stakes its status as one of the very best open world games on PS5 that proudly stands alongside the best games on the platform. If you’ve been holding off playing Ghost of Tsushima, now is the time to get playing.	Read review
Polygon	Owen Good	Recommended	08-19-2021	Sucker Punch Productions later explained that the lack of a target lock, and the awareness that goes along with it, more suited the Mongols’ presence as a swarming, constantly deadly threat. Players would have to make affirmative inputs and precise choices rather than spam the buttons. But the absence of a lock-on was off-putting enough that Sucker Punch created one for Director’s Cut	Read review
PowerUp!	Adam Mathew	8.5 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost if Tsushima Director’s Cut isn’t as revolutionary as its invasion-thwarting subject matter, but it’s still a damn nice slice of samurai escapism. If nothing else, Sucker Punch has secured a solid new-gen beachhead to (hopefully) launch a multi-sequel assault.	Read review
Press Start	Kieron Verbrugge	9 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut and in particular the Iki Island expansion does a great job at giving players more of what made the game’s original release special. The brisk new adventure takes Jin Sakai on a journey of reflection and reconciliation that contains plenty of beautiful, memorable moments and some very cool new gear to play with. The updates made for its native PS5 release do feel a touch slim given that they come at an added cost, but they do go a long way to refining and enhancing the experience. A great game made better, then, and a fantastic excuse to spend dozens more hours in Photo Mode.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Bruno Henrique Vinhadel	85 / 100	08-19-2021	Iki Island is an expansion that complements the story of Ghost of Tsushima, but at the cost of a shorter campaign and with only a few updates in gameplay. However, everything is of the same quality as the base game, and that alone is enough to guarantee a few more hours of fun in one of the best titles of the last year, now with significant improvements in PlayStation 5.	Read review
Push Square	Robert Ramsey	9 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut amplifies an already excellent open world game. The Iki Island expansion is worth the price of admission alone, providing another chunk of stunning Japanese landscape for Jin to explore, while also digging into the protagonist’s past. A fantastic range of story missions and side quests make for a memorable offshore excursion, and put alongside the main campaign, Ghost of Tsushima now stands as a PS4 and PS5 must-buy.	Read review
Saudi Gamer	Unknown	8 / 10	08-19-2021	The technical enhancements might be slight but it makes a rich and enjoyable and pretty game even prettier, and the new content fleshes out the main character even more. The definitive edition of a great game	Read review
Screen Rant	Cody Gravelle	4.5 / 5 stars	08-20-2021	Ultimately, Iki Island is a solid eight-to-ten hour campaign completing most of its extras, and the upgrades on PlayStation 5 are tangible enough that it feels like the release of Director’s Cut was more than justified. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is the best iteration of an already amazing title, and should be a must-own for any PS5 user who hasn’t played through the game once before. For anyone who has already done so, it’s a bit of a tougher sell, though the upgrades and expanded narrative of the DLC do offer enough to make it a strong consideration for another go on PlayStation 5.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Matúš Štrba	8.5 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima is even better with Director’s Cut but the Iki Island expansion lacks anything new or exciting.	Read review
Shacknews	Blake Morse	Recommended	08-19-2021	I think by now it’s clear that Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut looks somehow even better than the original. If you have been sleeping on it, now is definitely the time to check it out. If you’ve already played through what the core game has to offer, Iki Island is a reasonably priced expansion (as is the PS5 upgrade). I do wish it had just a little bit more to offer, but I will take it over nothing. If you loved what this game already had to offer, how could you turn down more of it? The story is compelling enough to keep you playing and Iki itself, as I’ve already said profusely, is total eye candy. It’s time to hop back on that horse and get to the slashing, samurai.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Adrian Morales	7.5 / 10	08-19-2021	The Iki Island expansion is a little weak, with its strange supernatural storyline that is far too brief; however, the side quests and exploration of Iki more than make-up for it. If you’re someone that enjoyed Ghost of Tsushima, then this expansion is well worth your time. Iki Island has plenty to do and lots to see.	Read review
Skill Up	Ralph Panebianco	Recommended	08-19-2021	Video Review	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Martin Kubeš	95 / 100	08-19-2021	Great expansion for a great game. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is even better on PlayStation 5, even though sometimes it can’t fully hide its PlayStation 4 origins.	Read review
SpazioGames	Domenico Musicò	Recommended	08-19-2021	This is definitely how do you want to experience and live Jin Sakai’s journey.	Read review
The Games Machine	Danilo Dellafrana	8.8 / 10	08-19-2021	A year later, Ghost of Tsushima is still a great game, and this Director’s Cut is the definitive version, especially if you own a PlayStation 5. It’s a great experience, but it’s mainly for newcomers: the improvements are welcome, but hardly enough to tempt veterans of the original.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	Conner B	4 / 5 stars	09-06-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut is the definitive experience of the 2020 title, including the Iki island expansion the Directors Cut also brings with it a wealth of improvements and secrets that players can spend hours unraveling.	Read review
TrueGaming	Unknown	8 / 10	08-23-2021	Sony is bringing back Ghost of Tsushima in its most fabulous look yet, it’s a great opportunity for those who didn’t try the game to jump in, as for the rest of us who already played the game there’s a whole new island to discover.	Read review
Twinfinite	Alex Gibson	4 / 5 stars	08-19-2021	Still, despite those shortcomings, there’s no question that Ghost of Tsushima Iki Island is an entertaining overall experience and I’m confident most players will find it worth the asking price; in particular, because the story strengthens Jin’s character arc by shining a light on an aspect of his youth not particularly well explained in the base game. For that reason, it works as an adventure played alongside the base game, and equally as an engaging new chapter for those playing it after the fact.	Read review
Unboxholics	Σάκης Καρπάς	Recommended	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is not just an upgraded version of Sucker Punch’s excellent game, but it also brings to the table some very welcome additions. Apart from the technical improvements, it stands out for the new, very interesting main story expansion that I think every fan of the base game should experience.	Read review
VGC	Jordan Middler	4 / 5 stars	08-19-2021	Iki Island is a visual treat whose story adds layers to Jin’s character that feel so essential, it makes us wonder how they were ever cut from the original game. Completing every objective on the island will take some time, but if you’re only interested in the main story, your time on Iki may be briefer than expected.	Read review
VGChartz	Paul Broussard	7 / 10	09-09-2021	Iki Island is a solid and vastly improved product over the base game, featuring an excellent aesthetic, some solid content, and much-needed improvements from patches made to the original material.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	9.6 / 10	08-24-2021	If you still haven’t played Ghost of Tsushima then this Director’s Cut is the perfect excuse to finally experience this masterpiece. With a stunning core experience, super-fun online modes, and a brand new campaign, you’re in for one outstanding package.	Read review
Washington Post	Gene Park	90FALSE	08-19-2021	I can’t remember a game that sustains an awe-inspiring presentation for just about every second you play.	Read review
WellPlayed	Adam Ryan	9.5 / 10	08-19-2021	Refinements made to the core game make Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut feel fresh, but the additions within the truly excellent Iki Island expansion elevate the game to completely new heights.	Read review
Worth Playing	Redmond Carolipio	9.5 / 10	08-19-2021	Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut feels like the truest, purest way to experience this title, so much so that I’m willing to go through it once again from the top, when Jin rode into battle with his uncle and almost died. I want to ride through the grass, stumble into duels, climb mountains and battle Mongols for another few dozen hours while making a stop on a freaky island to fight a crazy woman who likes poison and the color purple. I want to do it all, and I would recommend that anyone with the time should look into doing the same. It’s still the samurai game of my dreams: Now it looks even better, and there’s more of it.	Read review
ZTGD	Ken McKown	9 / 10	09-01-2021	Iki Island is a nice addition to an already amazing game. For anyone who hasn’t experienced Ghost of Tsushima you are in for a treat. For players like me returning to the world it is worthy content. The expansion can last anywhere from 5-10 hours depending on your completion mentality. It is a worthy expansion worth the price of admission and as good of an excuse as any to revisit one of the best games of last generation.	Read review

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About Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

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A storm is coming. Discover the expanded Ghost of Tsushima experience in this Director’s Cut. Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure from Sucker Punch Productions and PlayStation Studios, available for PS5 and PS4. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies and explore a new story on Iki Island.

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