🎮 What Is It?
- Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is an expanded and upgraded version of the original Ghost of Tsushima, developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by PlayStation Studios.
- Released on August 20, 2021 for PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5, and later on PC (May 2024).
- Includes the base game plus the Iki Island expansion, quality-of-life improvements, and special PS5 features.
Repack Features
- Based on Ghost.of.Tsushima.DIRECTORS.CUT.MULTi26-RUNE ISO release: rune-ghost.of.tsushima.directors.cut.multi26.iso (63,415,713,792 bytes)
- Game version: v1053.0.0515.2048; Pre-purchase Entitlements DLC is included and activated
- Crackpack with TENOKE/CODEX/FLT/ALI213/Goldberg/0xdeadc0de cracks/emus added, thanks to TENOKE, Masquerade & 0xdeadc0de!
- Online Fix by 0xdeadc0de allows multiplayer support via PSN and Epic Store, read special section for instructions
- Bonus Content (ArtBook in PDF/CBR formats + 3 OSTs in MP3 format, 671 MB) added, thanks to heatfan23 & NoeRIη!
- 100% Lossless & MD5 Perfect: all files are identical to originals after installation
- NOTHING ripped, NOTHING re-encoded
- Selective Download feature: you may skip downloading and installing of voiceover packs you don’t need, bonus content, optional videos (credits + tutorials) and PSN servises installer (useless if you won’t play in multiplayer)
- Significantly smaller archive size (compressed from cumulative 59.7 to 31.2~43.9 GB, depending on selected components)
- Installation takes from 6 minutes (24-threads CPU + SSD, one language) up to 28 minutes (4-threads CPU + HDD, all languages and components)
- After-install integrity check so you could make sure that everything installed properly
- HDD space after installation: up to 66.4 GB
- Language can be changed in game settings
- Repack uses XTool library by Razor12911
- At least 2 GB of free RAM (inc. virtual) required for installing this repack
🌅 Setting & Story
- Base Game: Set in late 13th-century Japan during the Mongol invasion of Tsushima Island.
- You play as Jin Sakai, a samurai torn between traditional honor and the ruthless tactics needed to protect his people.
- The game’s central theme explores the clash between samurai honor vs. survival through stealth and unconventional means.
- Iki Island Expansion: Adds a new story arc on a neighboring island where Jin confronts past traumas, new Mongol threats, and the mysterious leader known as The Eagle.
🔥 Director’s Cut Additions
- Iki Island Expansion:
- 10–15 hours of new content including main story, side quests, new enemies, mini-games, animals to befriend, and collectibles.
- PS5 Enhancements:
- 4K visuals, up to 60 FPS, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, faster load times, and 3D audio support.
- Full Japanese lip-sync (only possible on PS5 due to hardware streaming).
- PC Version (2024):
- Ultra-wide monitor support (21:9, 32:9, and even 48:9 with triple monitors).
- NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, and Intel XeSS for performance boosts.
- Keyboard/mouse support plus DualSense adaptive trigger features.
⚔️ Gameplay Features
- Combat: A mix of samurai swordplay, archery, and stealth assassinations.
- Stances: Players adapt different stances to counter various enemy types (swordsmen, spearmen, brutes, etc.).
- Stealth Tools: Smoke bombs, kunai, wind chimes, poison darts, and more.
- Exploration: Instead of waypoints, the game uses the Guiding Wind mechanic (the wind blows toward your objective).
- Customization: Samurai armor, charms, katana appearances, and skill trees allow flexible playstyles.
- Photo Mode: A highly praised feature letting players capture cinematic shots of the beautiful island.
🌐 Multiplayer: Legends Mode
- A free co-op mode (included in all versions).
- Team up with up to 4 players in missions, survival waves, or the competitive Rivals mode.
- Classes include Samurai, Hunter, Assassin, and Ronin, each with unique abilities.
🏆 Reception
- Critically acclaimed for its breathtaking visuals, storytelling, and combat system.
- The Director’s Cut, particularly the Iki Island content and PS5 enhancements, was praised for deepening Jin’s character arc and delivering new, meaningful gameplay.
- On PC, reviewers highlighted its technical polish and wide accessibility settings.
💡 Why Play the Director’s Cut?
It’s the definitive edition of Ghost of Tsushima:
- If you’ve never played, it offers the full base story plus the emotional Iki Island arc.
- If you already played the original, the new island and PS5/PC upgrades make the experience even more cinematic and immersive.
