How long does it take to complete Ghost of Tsushima? (2025)

Ghost of Tsushima has an impressive and immersive open-world with tons of side activities and content which can keep players busy for long periods of time. There’s a lot to see outside of the main story which follows our protagonist Jin Sakai seeking revenge against the Khan of the Mongol Empire.

The game is beautiful so you might even spend some time in the photo-mode capturing shots of various regions in Tsushima. The numbers will differ from player to player depending on how they’re approaching the game but we’re gonna give you a good estimate of how long Ghost of Tsushima can take to beat.

Completing just the main story of Ghost of Tsushima will take you around 25 hours and completing all the side quests with the story will take you around 30 hours. A completionist run of the game, which means completing everything the game has to offer will take around 50-60 hours.

The difficulty is also a factor when it comes to completing games quickly because if you choose to play the game on a harder difficulty, then you might get stuck on a specific part, and Ghost of Tsushima’s combat mechanics can be pretty challenging to master.

1. Difficulty

Ghost of Tsushima offers four difficulty modes which are:

• Easy
• Medium
• Hard
• Lethal

Choosing to play the game on a harder difficulty can be very challenging and time-consuming since Ghost of Tsushima’s combat can be very challenging. We suggest playing the game on medium difficulty, so you can focus on the story without worrying too much about the action.

2. How long is the Director’s Cut of Ghost of Tsushima?

The Director’s Cut of Ghost of Tsushima adds a whole lot to the game including an expansion that features a whole new region called Iki Island with new enemy types, a new campaign, and new side content. The expansion revolves around Jin moving to Iki Island after hearing rumors about Mongol presence there.

The Iki Island expansion isn’t as big as the base game but it still has a considerable amount of content. The main story of the expansion will take you around 4-8 hours to complete, and if you want to complete everything that Iki Island has to offer, then that will take you around 15 hours.

3. Is Ghost of Tsushima a hard game?

Ghost of Tsushima can be very challenging no matter what difficulty you’re playing on. Button mashing will provide you no advantage in combat and instead, it’ll get you killed quicker. Even on the easiest difficulty, you’ll still require some amount of skill to slice through enemies and get used to the combat.

Defeating different enemies requires different stances which adds a whole new level of complexity to the combat. Parries are your best friend so parry an attack whenever possible in order to break the enemy’s guard. Ghost of Tsushima can be an unforgiving experience but if you practice enough and spend enough time in the game, you’ll get used to the combat in no time.

4. Does Ghost of Tsushima have multiplayer?

Ghost of Tsushima indeed has multiplayer in the form of a four-player co-op expansion called Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is free for anyone who owns the game but you’ll need a PlayStation Plus subscription for multiplayer.

Sony also released a standalone version of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends for $19.99 similar to what Rockstar did for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online. It’s worth noting that if you own a copy of the game, you don’t need to rebuy Ghost of Tsushima: Legends as you’ll get it with the base game.

5. Does Ghost of Tsushima have multiple endings?

Ghost of Tsushima has 2 endings and both of these endings can be regarded as good and bad endings. At the end of the game, Jin will battle Lord Shimura due to him refusing to follow the Samurai Code and adopting the Ghost persona.

After the deeply emotional battle ends, you’ll be presented with two choices that affect the ending of the game. The choices are:

• Kill Lord Shimura
• Spare Lord Shimura

The choice is ultimately up to you. Killing Lord Shimura will redeem you in his eyes as you’ll give him an honorable death but it’s a bad ending as Jin kills the only family he had.

On the other hand, if you spare Lord Shimura, Jin won’t kill him but confess his wrongdoings and admit that he lacks honor. Lord Shimura will dishonor Jin and call him a traitor and Jin will walk away wearing the Ghost mask. This is considered a good ending as it shows that even after everything, Jin won’t kill his own family.

6. Will there be a Ghost of Tsushima 2?

After the huge success of Ghost of Tsushima and the Director’s Cut, it is no surprise that fans are already demanding a sequel. The good news is, Ghost of Tsushima 2 is most likely in development but it may not be coming anytime soon. Depending on when it arrives, it’s guaranteed to be a next-generation exclusive which means it’ll release only on PlayStation 5.

Sucker Punch has recently been in the process of hiring a Senior Games Writer for an “open-world game” and looking for a combat designer who has “played Ghost of Tsushima” and “understands its core combat systems” which proves that a Ghost of Tsushima sequel may be well on its way. Nothing is confirmed as of now so we’ll have to wait for more information on the sequel.

7. 100% Completion

Completing the entirety of what Ghost of Tsushima has to offer means not only obtaining trophies but completing side quests, liberating the island, etc. Here’s everything you need to do in order to 100% the game:

1. Liberate all Outposts
2. Unlock all Trophies
3. Collect all Exploration Collectibles:
   • Inari Shrines
   • Shinto Shrines
   • Hot Springs
   • Bamboo Strikes
   • Vanity Gear
   • Pillars of Honors
   • Haikus
   • Duels
   • Lighthouses
4. Collect All Artifact Collectibles
   • Sashimono Banners
   • Singing Crickets
   • Mongol Artifacts
   • Records
5. Complete all the Side Tales
6. Complete all Mythic Tales
7. Discover all Hidden Altars
8. Liberate the entirety of Tsushima

8. All Main Missions List

The main campaign for Ghost of Tsushima is divided into a prologue and three acts. Here’s a list of all the main missions in the game:

1. Prologue
2. ACT 1 – Rescue Lord Shimura:
   • The Warrior’s Code
   • The Broken Blacksmith
   • The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa
   • The Tale of Lady Masako
   • Blood on the Grass
   • Hammer and Forge
   • The Tale of Ryuzo
   • The Iron Hook
   • Shadow of the Samurai
3. ACT 2 – Retake Castle Shimura:
   • A Message in Fire
   • The Walls of Yarikawa
   • The Coward of Yarikawa
   • The Ghost of Yarikawa
   • Ghosts from the Past
   • A Reckoning in Blood
   • The Fate of Tsushima
   • From the Darkness
4. ACT 3 – Kill Khotun Khan:
   • Honor and Ash
   • Wolves at the Gates
   • A Gathering Storm
   • Heart of The Jito
   • Eternal Blue Sky
   • The Tale of Lord Shimura

9. All Tales of Tsushima

Tales of Tsushima are basically side quests in Ghost of Tsushima. You’ll need to complete them in order to beat the game 100% and they provide some resourceful rewards too which will help you in upgrading Jin. Here’s a list of all the Tales:

I. An Ishikawa Tale

• The Sensei and the Student
• The Past Never Passes
• The Way of the Bow
• Dreams of Conquest
• The Ghost and the Demon Sensei
• The Terror of Otsuna
• Friends in Passing
• Laid to Rest

II. A Masako Tale

• The Headman
• The Husband
• The Traitor
• A Mother’s Peace
• The Fool
• The Family Man
• The Thief
• The Conspirator
• The Sister Betrayed

III. A Kenji Tale

• Servant of the People
• Nattou And The Snake Seller
• The Delicate Art of Negotiation

IV. A Norio Tale

• The Tale of Yuna
• Silent Death
• The Black Wolf
• Message in Blood

V. A Yuriko Tale

• The Proud Do Not Endure
• The Art of Seeing

VI. A Yuna Tale

• The Tale of Yuna
• Silent Death
• The Black Wolf
• Message in Blood

VII. Other Tales

• Incident at Hiyoshi Pass
• The Other Side of Honour
• The Cost of Iron
• A Place to Call Home
• For Tsushima
• The Value of Sake
• A Healer’s Touch
• Unfinished Business
• Honour Buried Deep
• Lost at Sea
• Whispers in the Woods
• Empty Basket
• The Laughing Bandits
• The Burden of Theft
• The River Children
• A Thief of Innocence
• A Final Request
• A Wealthy Man Has All He Needs
• The Generosity Lady Sanjo
• Flesh and Stone
• Peace for the Divine
• Fit for the Khan
• The Cost of Fear
• A Father’s Choice
• Hidden in Snow
• A Debt Repaid

10. About Ghost of Tsushima

From the studio which brought us Sly Cooper and the inFamous series, Ghost of Tsushima is Sucker Punch’s latest release. Praised by both critics and players alike for the story, gameplay, visuals and soundtrack, Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most popular games released in 2020.

Players control Jin Sakai, a samurai turned assassin, on a journey of revenge and redemption as the island of Tsushima battles against the invasion of the Mongol hordes. Master samurai techniques, engage in epic duels reminiscent of Kurosawa films and explore the lush and vast island of Tsushima on your quest to free and reclaim your homeland.