Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut: Everything You Need to Know

Sony may be rocking the boat with their PSN requirements, but we are still excited to play Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC for the first time.

From cinematic combat to a gloriously detailed open world, Ghost of Tsushima has been crying out for a PC port. As of May 16^th 2024, that dream is now a reality. So, we’re taking a look at everything you need to know about the Director’s Cut, what PC software integration is supported, and, of course, some spicy PCs which we think will be perfect for playing this sprawling adventure.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Gameplay

Ghost of Tsushima is an action-adventure, open-world game set in the late 13^th century. The Mongol empire has laid waste to the eastern lands and Tsushima Island is all that stands between it and mainland Japan. You play as Jin Sakai, a samurai warrior, the last of his clan, and a man who will stop at nothing to reclaim his homeland. Even if this means setting aside the traditions that forged him for a new path, the path of the Ghost.

A Storm Is Coming

Putting all your best stealth skills to the test, Ghost of Tsushima has you sneaking around the island, ambushing Mongol soldiers in gory combat with gruesome detail. (Said with sheer delight, I assure you.) Mastering your katana and bow are vital for dispatching your enemies in this war you wage. The adaptive landscape and organic approach to combat offers the perfect playing field for mixing up your fighting skills, trying out new tactics, and switching between weapons. Being versatile and creative will be your best assets as the story unfolds. Plus, you’ll unlock new skills and items along the way to aid in your mission to reclaim Tsushima Island.

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT game still from Steam

Director’s Cut Edition

The Director’s Cut includes the Iki Island expansion, which boasts a new story with more mini-games and enemy types to face, as well as new content and items. There is even a director’s commentary, where the creative team and a renowned Japanese historian compare Ghost of Tsushima and its world to the real-life historical events that inspired the game.

More Director’s Cut features include the Kurosawa mode, where you can play in dramatic black and white, and an improved Japanese voiceover with an accurate lip sync as your computer renders the game in real time.

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT Iki Island game still from Steam

PC Port Optimisation

In addition to great gameplay, Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut has been optimised for PC. This includes having Ultrawide (21:9), Super Ultrawide (32:9), and even triple monitor (48:9) support. Immerse yourself in this beautifully detailed world like never before!

That’s not all, there is extensive integration with graphics card technology, for NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPUs. All three upscaling software are supported, so you can enjoy silky smooth frame rates regardless of which brand you use. Plus, there is additional support for NVIDIA Reflex and DLAA to reduce latency and improve the overall quality of your game’s image.

For your input device, you can use either a controller or mouse and keyboard. With a wired DualSense controller, you can enjoy all the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for a truly immersive experience. Ghost of Tsushima is compatible with both PlayStation and Xbox style controllers, but the full haptic experience is only with wired DualSense controllers. Alternatively, you can seamlessly play with a mouse and keyboard, exploiting fully customisable controls to suit your play style.

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT Kurosawa mode game still from Steam

Is Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Multiplayer?

Yes! Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut includes the Legends Online Multiplayer as a free download, where you play co-operatively in adventures inspired by Japanese folk tales and mythology. You can play as one of four classes – Samurai, Ronin, Hunter, or Assassin – in either two-player story missions or four-player survival missions with waves of foes to defeat. Play with friends or via online match-making!

With the PSN integration, there is support for crossplay, too. This feature is still in development and labelled as “beta” currently.

It should be noted that multiplayer isn’t available on Steam Deck, as it requires Windows to access PSN features.

Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT Legends Co-Op mode game still from Steam

What Platform Can I Play Ghost of Tsushima On?

Originally, Ghost of Tsushima was a PlayStation exclusive, available only on PS4 and PS5. The Director’s Cut is available on both consoles, and now on PC via Steam and Epic Games.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Official Specifications

What does it take to be a Ghost defending your homeland from invaders? Here are the official specifications for Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut.

Component	Minimum Specs	Recommended Specs
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10 64-bit
Processor	Intel Core i3-7100 AMD Ryzen 3 1200	Intel Core i5-8600 AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory	8GB RAM	16GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
Storage	75GB available space	75GB available space
Additional Notes	SSD recommended	SSD recommended

Best PCs to Play Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut

Whilst the recommended specs are fairly modest, requiring only an RTX 2060 and 8^th Gen Intel CPU, if you want the full Director’s Cut experience, you’re going to need a little modern oomph. We’ve picked out five gaming PCs packed with premium hardware and gaming prowess that we think are perfect for playing Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut. If these don’t fit your ghostly vibes, then you can explore the full Overclockers UK gaming PC and laptop range for your weapon of choice.

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