There had been anticipation for Ghost of Tsushima since its first gameplay trailer in 2013 at E3 showcased an expansive and beautiful world. Since then buzz around the title has only grown and it had seemed increasingly difficult for the game to meet the expectation that was placed on it. The game is now out, and Ghost of Tsushima has been well-reviewed by critics as well as fans as it has met the standards that many had hoped for. As a result of the quality of the game and the marketing of the title, it has now been confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima is also a commercial triumph for the team at Sucker Punch.
PlayStation has an admirable track record with its exclusive titles making an impact on the gaming market and this can be seen in the God of War and Uncharted franchises. Last month the newly released exclusive The Last Of Us Part 2 was a best seller and it seemed that Ghost of Tsushima may be overshadowed. However, the title seems to have exceeded expectations and set its own commercial records. The open-world action-adventure game set in feudal Japan has become the fastest-selling first-party original IP debut that PlayStation has ever released.
The game has sold 2.4 million copies worldwide in just three days. This is an incredible achievement and likely supports PlayStation's practice of acquiring games for exclusive releases. While Ghost of Tsushima had been selling well in numerous markets, not many players would have anticipated the title to make such an impact in such a short time. With this commercial success, many will now wonder what direction the series will take and whether there will be additional content to keep the large player base entertained.
Despite a largely positive reception, some critics have noted that Ghost of Tsushima lacks mission variety and this may be something that could be changed in future updates. If the game can build on its already impressive offerings then fans will likely be very happy with the title. However, the staggering sales figures already suggest that players are happy with what has been initially offered in Ghost of Tsushima.
The team at Sucker Punch will likely take this time to celebrate a successful launch of a title that now has the sales to prompt future investment. There is no doubt that Ghost of Tsushima is a hit and it seems that the title is set to have continued success.
Ghost of Tsushima is available now on PS4