Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut promised to upgrade the game in a way the original couldn't achieve, offering up new DLC, improved imagery and even additional material for fans of the game. The first edition of the game certainly lived up to expectations, but the director's cut only improves on its near-perfection.
There are some clear advantages to having the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut amongst a gamer's collection. Many of the changes improve the overall gameplay experience while others are perfect additions that elevate the title to be worth its weight in dollars.
It Has Better Graphics
The primary difference between the two versions is that the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut improves upon the graphics of the original. Of course, the title aims for 4K resolution on PlayStation 5, but even on the PlayStaion 4 and PS4 Pro, there are improvements.
It's not noticeable immediately, but it's Ghost Of Tsushima's smaller details that shine through in a way they didn't before. The director's cut is especially good at filling in details from farther away no matter which graphic choice players use, whether they look for performance or visuals in the settings menu.
Its Loading Times Are Improved
Another aspect that certainly improves the quality of life of the game is sped-up loading times. Ghost of Tsushima didn't have terrible loading speeds on the PS4 or PS4 Pro, but the director's cut makes them even more conveniently speedy.
The PS5 version of Director's Cut boasts virtually no loading speeds at all, allowing the game to feel even more immersive. Although it took mere minutes to load into the game previously, PS4 players will perhaps notice the biggest upgrade even with the lesser processing power of that console.
It Features A Director's Commentary
Fans of the original are sure to get a lot from the director's commentary featured as part of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut. It's an insightful downloadable feature that improves the overall experience compared to the original.
The commentary is something to which players have access regardless of the console, and it provides audiences with a lot of brilliant developmental stories that paint a picture of how the game came to be. It's a feature that those who have 100% completed the title will especially appreciate.
It Adds Iki Island
Iki Island is a beautiful DLC expansion that boasts both new missions and complex storytelling for Ghost of Tsushimu. What's more, the island itself and its featured areas are so stunning that they take full advantage of the graphical differences in Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.
This DLC allows players to fight a few new enemy types as well as explore a different area of the map. It fits in well with the rest of the title and is a huge reason to purchase this variation of the game.
It Has Better Lip-Syncing
Plenty of players have wanted to experience the game with Ghost of Tsushima's incredible quotes in Japanese rather than having the script dubbed in English. However, originally there was no good option for this giving that lip-syncing didn't work with the translated dialogue.
Ghost Of Tsushima Director's Cut improves upon the original by adding proper lip-syncing to the Japanese iteration of the game. The title also comes with subtitles for those who are unable to translate the performances and goes a long way in immersing the player within the story.
In Includes Haptic Feedback
The haptic feedback is available only to those with a PS5, but the game takes full advantage of this next-gen upgrade and brings players further into the action thanks to those impressive controllers. There's a noticeable heightening of the action in the game with the addition of haptic feedback.
There are few changes to how the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut interacts with the PS4 and PS4 Pro controllers, but this likely isn't a make-or-break situation for players on those consoles. However, for those looking at the PS5 iteration, the haptic feedback is a clear improvement.
It Comes With A Digital Art Book
Much like the director's commentary, there are other available downloadable materials for those who want to get the most from the experience. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut improves upon its fan service by offering players a digital art book.
This details the artistic work of those who brought their talents to the project, showcasing incredible concept art, costume designs and location drawings to which those who bought the original game didn't have access.
It Has The Hero Of Tsushima Skin Set
Plenty of games like Ghost of Tsushima bribe players with additional skins without much thought given to the costuming or design. However, the director's cut brings in the Hero Oo Tsushima set, which feels like an improvement on everything fans have seen before.
This skin includes items for the player and their horse and is a heavily armored piece inspired by Samurai warriors. Its blue colorway is incredible to look at, but it's both beautiful and useful in battle, making it a standout skin set.
Its Frame Rate Is Excellent
Frame rate is a crucial performance metric for any video game. Some feared that as the graphics on Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut improved, the frame rate on the PS4 and PS4 Pro would likely drop, even if the performance settings are chosen.
Those fears turned out to be unfounded, with the director's cut frame rate staying strong even on the older consoles. The PS5 deals with the title tremendously, but there' something to be said about the PS4 Pro and the smoothness of the movement even when the console and game are under extreme pressure.
It's Optimized For PlayStation 5
There are definite advantages to owning this game for the PS5 as opposed to the other Sony consoles on offer. Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut was really designed to be played with the next-gen system.
Gamers will have to consider whether there are enough improvements on PS4 and PS4 Pro to make it worth the upgrade, but for those who want to enjoy the experience on the PS5, it's a no-brainer. Quite simply, this iteration of Ghost of Tsushima is absolutely optimized for Sony's latest gaming console.