# Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

> 2021 video game remaster and edition developed by Sucker Punch

**Wikidata**: [Q107398164](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107398164)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ghost-of-tsushima-director-s-cut

## Summary
*Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut* is a 2021 remastered edition of the action-adventure game *Ghost of Tsushima*, developed by Sucker Punch and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It includes enhanced graphics, new content, and expanded gameplay features, released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and later Microsoft Windows.

## Key Facts
- **Release Dates**: August 20, 2021 (PlayStation 4/5); May 16, 2024 (Microsoft Windows).
- **Developers**: Sucker Punch (primary), Nixxes Software (Windows port).
- **Publisher**: Sony Interactive Entertainment.
- **Genres**: Action-adventure, stealth, open-world.
- **Platforms**: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows.
- **Game Modes**: Single-player, multiplayer, co-op.
- **ESRB Rating**: Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity).
- **Review Scores**: 87/100 (OpenCritic), 90/100 (CriticDB), 8/10 (Gameblog.fr).
- **Nominations**: Steam Awards 2024 (Best Game You Suck At, Outstanding Story-Rich Game), Dutch Game Award 2024 (Best Technology).
- **Setting**: Kamakura-period Japan, featuring Tsushima Province and Iki Island.

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms is *Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut* available on?
A: It is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows (released May 16, 2024).

### Q: What new content does the Director's Cut include?
A: It features enhanced graphics, new story content (Iki Island expansion), and additional gameplay mechanics.

### Q: Who developed the Windows version?
A: Nixxes Software handled the Windows port, while Sucker Punch developed the original game.

### Q: What is the ESRB rating for this game?
A: It is rated Mature 17+ for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, and Partial Nudity.

### Q: Has the game won any awards?
A: It was nominated for Steam Awards 2024 and the Dutch Game Award 2024 (Best Technology).

## Why It Matters
*Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut* represents a significant evolution of the original game, offering players an expanded and visually enhanced experience. Its release on multiple platforms, including Windows, broadened its accessibility, while the Iki Island expansion added substantial new content. The game's critical acclaim and nominations highlight its impact on the action-adventure genre, blending historical storytelling with open-world gameplay. Its success also underscores the growing trend of remastered editions in the gaming industry, providing players with refined versions of beloved titles.

## Notable For
- **Expanded Content**: Includes the Iki Island expansion, adding new storylines and gameplay.
- **Cross-Platform Availability**: One of few PlayStation exclusives to receive a Windows release.
- **Critical Acclaim**: High review scores (87/100 on OpenCritic) and award nominations.
- **Technical Enhancements**: Improved graphics and performance for PlayStation 5 and Windows.
- **Cultural Setting**: Unique portrayal of feudal Japan during the Kamakura period.

## Body
### Development and Release
- Developed by **Sucker Punch Productions**, known for the *Infamous* and *Sly Cooper* series.
- Published by **Sony Interactive Entertainment**, initially as a PlayStation exclusive.
- **Nixxes Software** handled the Windows port, released in May 2024.

### Gameplay and Features
- **Genres**: Action-adventure, stealth, open-world.
- **Game Modes**: Single-player campaign, multiplayer, and co-op modes.
- **Setting**: Tsushima Province and Iki Island during the Kamakura period (13th century).
- **Input Devices**: Supports gamepad, keyboard, and mouse.

### Reception and Awards
- **Review Scores**:
  - 87/100 (OpenCritic, based on 127 reviews).
  - 90/100 (CriticDB, based on 20 reviews).
  - 8/10 (Gameblog.fr).
- **Nominations**:
  - Steam Awards 2024: *Best Game You Suck At*, *Outstanding Story-Rich Game*.
  - Dutch Game Award 2024: *Best Technology*.

### Technical Details
- **Platforms**: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows.
- **Distribution**: Blu-ray Disc (PlayStation), digital (PlayStation Store, Steam, Epic Games Store).
- **ESRB Rating**: Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity).

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## References

1. [Ролевой экшен Ghost of Tsushima выйдет на PC уже в мае — Игромания. 2024](https://www.igromania.ru/news/136225/nadyozhnyij-insajder-predskazal-vyihod-ekshena-ghost-of-tsushima-na-pc-uzhe-v-mae)
2. [Source](https://dutchgameawards.nl/award-entries/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-pc/)
3. OpenCritic
4. [2021](https://www.gameblog.fr/jeu-video/jeux/tests/test-de-ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-toujours-aussi-tranchant-sur-ps5-95165)
5. Kritikanstvo
6. [Q131917281](https://criticdb.com/games/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut)
7. Game Informer
8. [The Steam Awards 2024 Nominees Announced](https://gamespot.com/gallery/steam-awards-2024-nominees-winners/2900-6093/)
9. [Source](https://dutchgameawards.nl/nominees-2024/)
10. [Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut for PS5, PS4 Reviews - OpenCritic](https://opencritic.com/game/11839/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut)
11. [Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut - PCGamingWiki PCGW - bugs, fixes, crashes, mods, guides and improvements for every PC game](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima_Director%27s_Cut)
12. YouTube video
13. Co-Optimus
14. Video Games Chronicle
15. VGChartz
16. Q131917281