Summary
- Ghost of Tsushima 2 is not confirmed but it's likely in development with PS5 exclusivity probable.
- God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West faced cross-gen limitations.
- Ghost of Tsushima 2's exclusivity could lead to impressive visuals and tech performance.
While a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima has not been officially confirmed, there's a pretty good chance that developer Sucker Punch is working on it right now. The 2020 open-world action RPG was well received by critics and gamers alike thanks to its gorgeous open world and robust combat system, so a sequel has always been seen as a foregone conclusion, despite the lack of concrete evidence. Whenever it does arrive, Ghost of Tsushima 2 should hold one key advantage over sequels such as God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West: PS5 exclusivity.
While both excellent games in their own right, it can't be denied that the decision to make both God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West available on the PS4, as well as current generation consoles, had an impact on just how far the developers could push the technology. Both games performed well, but there was some criticism aimed at the decision not to commit to making them current-gen only. Of course, choosing this approach made both games available to a much wider audience, some of whom still haven't purchased a PlayStation 5 console for various reasons. But on the other side of the coin, deciding to make a cross-generational game will undoubtedly limit the project's ambition to a degree.
14 Hardest Bosses In Ghost Of Tsushima
It's safe to say that Ghost of Tsushima has some of the best boss fights in gaming, and even the hardest ones are nothing short of incredible.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 Has an Ace Up its Sleeve
Every console tends to have a roughly 7-year life cycle. It's hard to believe that the current console generation is probably past the midway point of this cycle, but the reality is that the PS6 will likely launch in 2027, if the past is anything to go by. Despite this, many feel that the PS5's generation hasn't really announced itself in the flamboyant and innovative way many had expected. A lack of blockbuster games and some rocky development cycles have hampered this generation's progress, but there's still time to turn that around, and an exclusive title such as Ghost of Tsushima 2 would certainly help that cause.
Despite a growing rise in the popularity of indie titles, there's no denying that, for PlayStation fans, nothing really raises hype levels quite like a new installment in one of its flagship franchises, and Ghost of Tsushima can count itself among those after such a strong debut. The story of samurai Jin Sakai's fightback against the brutal Mongol invasion was extremely well-executed, and left the door open for a sequel, even if it isn't yet known what exactly shape this would take. Sucker Punch has plenty of options at its disposal in terms of the narrative.
Ghost of Tsushima 2's Exclusivity Could Allow it to Reach New Heights
It stands to reason that, this far into the current generation, Ghost of Tsushima 2 would very likely be exclusive to the PS5. This will open up new doors for Sucker Punch, allowing it to utilize current hardware and technology like never before. The first game's visuals and technical performance were already impressive, so this exclusivity should, in theory, lead to some truly incredible results.
Given the current influx of samurai games such as Rise of the Ronin and the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows, it's probably a good thing that there's no sign of Ghost of Tsushima 2 just yet. It's possible to have too much of a good thing, and even though it would likely do a good job of differentiating itself from the others, allowing for extra breathing space from similar titles wouldn't be a bad thing at all. Time will tell exactly when, and indeed if, Ghost of Tsushima 2 reveals itself.
Ghost of Tsushima
- Released
- July 17, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity
- Developer(s)
- Sucker Punch
- Publisher(s)
- Sony
- Engine
- Proprietary
- Number of Players
- 2-4
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- How Long To Beat
- 25 Hours
- Metascore
- 83
- PS Plus Availability
- Extra & Premium
