Summary
Sucker Punch releases a surprise update forGhost of Tsushima, addressing numerous issues and preparing Crossplay functionality for the PC version, though the patch also seems to have added an unintentional side effect. Following its launch back in 2020,Ghost of Tsushimahas quickly become one of Sucker Punch’s best games, not only in terms of critical reviews but surpassing 10 million copies sold 2 years after launch.
While fans are expecting news of a sequel from Sucker Punch, the company has instead continued to evolve and expand the current game, first by offering a Director’s Cut version with a new expansion set on Iki Island. Early in 2024, it was also revealed thatGhost of Tsushimawas getting a PC release, following in the footsteps of other big PlayStation exclusives likeHorizon: Zero Dawn,Days Gone,Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and others. Nixxes Software is again be leading development of the PC port, which includes the Director’s Cut version of the game, the Iki Island expansion, as well as PC exclusive functionality like unlockable frame rates, graphics settings, and more.
AfterSucker Punch announced they were no longer updatingGhost of Tsushimaback in 2022, the company shockingly just released a new patch. Taking to social media to announce the patch, Sucker Punch confirmed that Update 2.19 adds Crossplay support services in advance of the PC release on May 16. In addition, this update fixes a known XP issue related to rank 999 inside the Legends co-op mode and fixed an exploit where two-person teams were able to have an extra person. The tweet also indicates that additional fixes were made, but didn’t disclose what changed.
Players Report Frame Rate Issues After The Latest Ghost of Tsushima Update
Unfortunately for fans, it seems that the latestGhost of Tsushimaupdate also added an unintentional issue as well. After downloading the update, players have begun reporting issues with the framerate becoming unstable with stuttering and hitching-related issues, dragging the experience down from thepromised 60FPS of theGhost of TsushimaDirector’s Cut. As disappointing as that may be, Sucker Punch quickly responded by saying it’s aware of the problems and developers are currently looking into the matter. There’s no current timeframe for a fix, but players are hopeful that something can be resolved sooner rather than later.
TheGhost of TsushimaPC port announcement was met with a bit of controversyearlier this year, as some in the PlayStation community are unhappy that Sony decided to start porting first-party exclusives to other platforms like the PC. Regardless, Sony’s commitment to porting games to the PC has continued to gain momentum over the past few years, with more and more console-exclusive titles making the jump.
Even with new rumors circulating thatDemon’s SoulsandGran Turismo 7could be next, there are still a number of titles that fans are patiently waiting to see moved, including the PS4 exclusiveBloodborne.
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In the late 13th century, the Mongol empire has laid waste to entire nations along their campaign to conquer the East. Tsushima Island is all that stands between mainland Japan and a massive Mongol invasion fleet led by the ruthless and cunning general, Khotun Khan.As the island burns in the wake of the first wave of the Mongol assault, courageous samurai warrior Jin Sakai stands resolute. As one of the last surviving members of his clan, Jin is resolved to do whatever it takes, at any cost, to protect his people and reclaim his home. He must set aside the traditions that have shaped him as a warrior to forge a new path, the path of the Ghost, and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima.
