Ghost of Tsushima PC Port Receives High Praise from Players

by Arthur Herring
in Adventure, News, PC, Playstation, Release
on 19 May 2024

The highly anticipated release of Ghost of Tsushima on PC has proven to be a massive success for developer Sucker Punch Productions. The open-world samurai adventure, originally released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in 2020, has now become the publisher’s most popular single-player launch on PC, with an impressive player count.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut recently made its debut on the digital storefront Steam, offering players the complete sword-slashing campaign of the original game, along with exclusive armor sets, developer commentary, and the highly acclaimed Legends co-op mode. This multiplatform approach from PlayStation seems to be paying off, as Ghost of Tsushima has surpassed the popularity of games featuring well-known characters like Kratos and Peter Parker.

According to SteamDB charts, Ghost of Tsushima’s PC port has reached a concurrent player count of 75,000 as of the time of writing, making it the top single-player game on the platform. It narrowly beats out the hit game God of War (2018), which achieved a peak of 73,000 concurrent players, followed by Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018) with 66,000 peaking players. Horizon: Zero Dawn and Horizon: Forbidden West, both featuring the popular robo-dino duology, have also seen success on PC, with peak player counts of 56,000 and 40,000 respectively.

While Ghost of Tsushima falls slightly below the multiplayer sensation Helldivers 2, which reached an impressive peak of 458,000 players, its triumph is notable given that it was ported to PC years after its initial release. However, the game did face some controversy similar to its predecessor. Sony Interactive Entertainment initially required PC players to link their game to an active PlayStation Network account, causing backlash and review bombing. Although Sony eventually removed the requirement for the popular shooter, it still remains in place for Ghost of Tsushima’s online co-op mode.

Despite these challenges, Ghost of Tsushima PC players have been overwhelmingly positive in their reception of the port. Many have praised the seamless experience and high-quality graphics, indicating that the game is “perfect the moment you open it.” As more players embark on Jin’s revenge tale and explore the beautiful landscapes of Tsushima, it is clear that the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima has successfully captured the attention and admiration of gamers worldwide.

Additional facts relevant to the topic:

– Ghost of Tsushima was initially released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive in July 2020 and received critical acclaim for its immersive open-world gameplay and stunning visuals.
– The PC port of Ghost of Tsushima, known as the Director’s Cut, was released on August 20, 2021, and includes all the content from the original game along with new features and improvements.
– The Director’s Cut introduces a new expansion called “Iki Island,” which adds a brand new story arc for players to explore.
– The PC version of Ghost of Tsushima supports higher resolutions, unlocked framerates, and customizable graphics settings, allowing players to tailor their experience to their hardware.
– The game has an average rating of “Very Positive” on Steam, with players praising its gameplay, story, and visuals.

Key questions and answers:

1. Is Ghost of Tsushima available on platforms other than PC?
Answer: Yes, Ghost of Tsushima was initially released as a PlayStation 4 exclusive and is still available on the PlayStation platform.

2. What additional content does the Director’s Cut of Ghost of Tsushima offer?
Answer: The Director’s Cut includes the main game along with the new “Iki Island” expansion, exclusive armor sets, developer commentary, and the Legends co-op mode.

3. How does Ghost of Tsushima’s PC port compare to other PlayStation games on PC?
Answer: Ghost of Tsushima’s PC port has become the publisher’s most popular single-player launch on PC, surpassing the popularity of games like God of War (2018) and Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018).

Key challenges or controversies:

1. Requirement of linking a PlayStation Network account: Initially, PC players were required to link their game to an active PlayStation Network account, which caused backlash and review bombing. Although this requirement was eventually removed for the popular shooter, it still remains for Ghost of Tsushima’s online co-op mode.

Advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages:
– High-quality graphics and immersive gameplay.
– Additional content and improvements in the Director’s Cut version.
– Customizable graphics settings for PC players.
– Positive reception from PC players.

Disadvantages:
– Controversy surrounding the requirement of linking a PlayStation Network account.
– Backlash and review bombing due to the initial requirement.