Summary

  • Player count for Ghost of Tsushima has surged by 53.7% on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
  • Ghost of Yotei introduces new features like dual-wielding weapons.
  • Increased player count may be due to excitement for Ghost of Yotei.

Players have been flocking to Ghost of Tsushima on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC in anticipation of Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Yotei. Despite the new game shedding away protagonist Jim Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima has experienced a significant increase in player count.

Ghost of Tsushima was released in 2020 on the PlayStation 4 and on the PlayStation 5 in 2021. Players take on the role of Jin in 13th-century Japan as he seeks to defeat the Mongol invaders who destroyed his home. Despite Jin's importance in Tsushima, the second installment in the franchise, titled Ghost of Yotei, features a new heroine named Atsu and will take place in the Hokkaido prefecture of Japan.

Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yotei and Its Real Life Inspirations

With the latest State of Play, gamers got a look at the next chapter of the Ghost of Tsushima franchise, titled Ghost of Yotei.

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A new report by TrueTrophies and GameInsights has revealed that the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 player count for Ghost of Tsushima was boosted by a surprising 53.7%. Even Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut on PC's player count has been doubled. There are likely two reasons why the player count for the game suddenly jumped. For starters, fans who enjoyed the series want to get their feet wet again before jumping into Ghost of Yotei. Alternatively, players interested in the new installment are likely eager to learn more about the series and have decided to jump in.

Ghost of Tsushima Player Counts Are Up on Console and PC

  • Player count for Ghost of Tsushima has increased by 53.7% on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Ghost of Yotei takes place 300 years after its predecessor. Several differences have already been revealed, including new weapons and firearms and a new instrument for Atsu. Players are also expected to have more control over Atsu's choices than in the previous game. Another departure from Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei allows Atsu to dual-wield weapons. It feels like the developer intends to deliver an entirely new game that maintains Ghost of Tsushima's core elements.

This isn't the first time that Ghost of Tsushima has shot up in player count this year. In fact, Ghost of Tsushima was among the top 20 best-selling games of July 2024. Hopefully, the hype will remain while fans eagerly await the release of Ghost of Yotei.

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Ghost of Tsushima
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Systems
PC-1 PlayStation-1
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Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 88%
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Released
July 17, 2020
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Language, Partial Nudity
Developer(s)
Sucker Punch
Publisher(s)
Sony
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4 & PS5
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DIGITAL
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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.

Number of Players
2-4
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unsupported
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
25 Hours
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty