What is Ghost of Ikishima?: Release date, platforms, story, and more

A new rumor is making the rounds stating that a standalone DLC sequel to Ghost of Tsushima with a release date of this twelvemonth called Ghost of Ikishima. Given the whispers of a PS5 upgrade and a PC release of the original game, information technology'due south not farfetched to recall Sucker Punch Productions may accept a flake more than story content in shop for usa also.

Note: Spoilers below for Ghost of Tsushima

Ghosts of Ikishima. An Expandalone type game. Aiming for 2021. Not certain how so many seemed to discover out so quick.

— Nick (@Shpeshal_Nick) June 24, 2021

What will Ghost of Ikishima be about?

Ghost of Ikishima map

Ikishima (likewise known every bit Iki Island) is located southeast of Tsushima and was also striking hard in the Mogol invasions during the 13th century. Since Jin has largely liberated his homeland in Ghost of Tsushima, Ikishima would be a logical side by side destination for him.

Ikishima is around a quarter of the size of Tsushima, which makes it perfect for a standalone DLC. While we probably won't run across the aforementioned length of gameplay we got from the original, there's definitely plenty territory here to craft a bite-sized run a risk.

Some other reason Ghost of Ikishima makes sense is that the island is on the manner to the Japanese mainland. Since his uncle has rejected him for breaking the Samurai code, Jin will likely continue his campaign against the Mongols, who at this indicate are still attacking other Japanese territories. We can presume that Ghost of Tsushima ii (or Ghost of Nagato) will feature a larger map located in Kyushu. Later on the events of Ghost of Ikishima, Jin volition probable travel to the mainland during the conclusion of the invasions. Of course, since Ghost of Tsushima contains many fictional elements (for example, katana weren't in use until around the 15th century), we may run across a dissimilar version of events.

For at present, it'due south all-time to have rumors well-nigh Ghost of Ikishima with a grain of salt. No substantial evidence of its beingness has been shown, and it may be just another person chasing ascendancy or repeating some ephemeral "insider" info they tin can't confirm.