Ghost of Tsushima Has Sold Over 13 Million Copies

In a recent interview, Ghost of Tsushima creative directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell confirmed that the game has sold over 13 million copies worldwide. They also discussed the newly announced sequel, Ghost of Yotei, and shared how they had envisioned it as a spiritual successor to the original game.

Fox explained that when the team began work on the sequel, their primary focus was on defining the "DNA of a Ghost game." For them, this meant immersing players in the romance and beauty of feudal Japan. To capture the right setting for the new game, the team made several trips to northern Japan. After visiting over a dozen locations, they ultimately chose Mount Yotei for its breathtaking scenery.

Ghost of Tsushima has not only earned critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase but also praise from notable Japanese developers. During a recent radio show appearance, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii expressed their admiration for the game. A film adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima is also in the works, with director Chad Stahelski revealing last year that the script was complete after two years of development. He added that the production team was close to moving forward with the project.

Ghost of Tsushima was initially released for PlayStation 4 on July 17, 2020. An expanded Director’s Cut, including the Iki Island expansion, launched for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on August 20, 2021. The Director’s Cut PC version, developed by Nixxes Software, was released on May 16, 2024.