After finishingGhost of Tsushima, most gamers will feel a huge sense of accomplishment. Some will go around and find all of the armor, dyes, and saddles. A handful will get plastic surgery to try and pull off Jin Sakai’s signature look. After this euphoria begins to mellow down, players around the world have begun to talk about the next step for Sucker Punch’s smashing success.
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While the gamer might ponderhow Jin Sakai would fare against other video game warriors, there’s plenty of other burning questions that the game leaves unanswered. With a world as beautiful and terrifying as Tsushima, it’s only natural to take a stroll through to rolling hills and wonder what happens now that the Mongol invasion has been somewhat repelled.
10Is This The Last Time In Tsushima?
There areother games to play if the player enjoyed Ghost of Tsushima, but none of them quite have the same mix of beauty and pain as the beloved island of Tsushima. There’s a very real attachment to this location.
But Aloy fromHorizon Zero Dawnis not going back to The Sacred Land and every assassin from theAssassin’s Creedsaga travels both in location and time. Are the developers going to follow suit or is the island here to stay?
9Will Jin Sakai Find Love?
Romance is a borderline expectation in RPGs in this era and when game designers don’t include these choices, there’s some explaining to do. Just ask the team fromThe Outer Worldswhen they createda whole bunch of characters the gamer can only wish to romance.
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Through no fault of his own, the protagonist of this story also did not have the time to settle in and find love, but there’s so much of Jin’s life still to live. Will a sequel help him find the TLC he deserves?
8Will Mainland Japan Hunt Jin Down?
After what looks like the ending, Jin Sakai has one final showdown. Afterward, regardless of which powerful choices are made, Jin Sakai gains a second group of powerful enemies.
Is this finale up there withthe best ending credits of all time? Perhaps, but it’s hard to think about that when the Mongol invasion is still not entirely dealt with and the problem with Japan has only begun. There’s a chance the emperor recognizes Jin Sakai’s accomplishments and leaves him alone. Of course, there’s an equal chance that Jin Sakai will go from fighting one powerful nation to another for the rest of his life.
7What Are Jin’s Friends Going To Do?
From the warrior monk Norio to master archer Ishikawa,Ghost of Tsushimaintroduced an exciting cast list of what some may consider themost cherished video game companions of all time. But after the credits roll, there’s no cutscene or literature to tell us what happens to them.
Will Yuna, the thief, find her role among honorary society? Does Masako Adachi rebuild a life after vengeance? Players can only use their imaginations for the time being.
6Will There Be Another Infamous Game?
While nobody is going to complain about the success ofGhost of Tsushimaand the new standard it set for the industry, one must question if the world will be graced with anotherInfamousgame. It’s a celebration to see the hard work at Sucker Punch studios pay off, but the fans of the old series are left to wonder if they’ll be treated to another installment or if they will find themselves fans of anothersmashing success that never got a sequel.
The extra money might help the studio hire the right people and give them the time they need to make another run in theInfamousuniverse. Or it might show them that their efforts are better spent on this new and profitable venture.
5What Will The Multiplayer Mode Be Like?
Ghost of Tsushimahas cemented its legacy among the most fun single-player experiences of all time, but will it make its way into one ofthe best co-op gamesas well? It helps to know that this Legends update is free and has been in the works since before the release of the game.
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But with the single-player being so focused and fluid, it’s natural to wonder how the new mode will function. How will items and skill builds work? Will there be various difficulty settings?
4Is This The Grand Finale of the PS4?
With Sony’s PlayStation 5 coming up at the end of the year 2020, gamers all over the planet are wondering ifGhost of Tsushimawas the last masterpiece engineered for the PS4. Indeed, mostgames announced this summerwill be for the next generation.
But it’s too early to pull the plug on the PS4 just yet, as remarkable as this last chapter of the PS4 would be. In the past, other studios have had games in development for a long time and managed to release hits on the previous technology. With DLC coming for this game and others, the customer base might grow and create a final burst of games before new releases move over to Sony’s next toy for good.
3Can The Island of Tsushima Grow?
This question might sound absurd on its surface. Barring a huge catastrophic natural occurrence, it is safe to assume that the real island of Tsushima isn’t going to be changing its general shape anytime soon. And if the video game uses the reality of the terrain’s shape, then how could such a thing even be considered?
Frankly, with downloadable content coming, it’s fair to wonder if more areas will be added. Will they be added to Tsushima itself? Or will Jin Sakai do some traveling? Or will Sucker Punch do whatThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimdid and have some areashidden in plain sight?
2Can The Gameplay Change?
Gamers everywhere agree that the gameplay and design inGhost of Tsushimaare among the best to be produced. The graphics might be able to improve, especially if the sequel is on an upgraded console, but can the gameplay?
Notably, every button on the controller is used in the game. So a new feature or attack will have to contend with or replace an existing button’s function, which might not sit well with the fans since thosetools and techniques are already adoredby the community. How will Sucker Punch improve the way the game is played if they can at all?
1When Can Fans Expect The Next Game?
Consider it a good dilemma to have. When a groundbreaking game gets released, it leaves the gamers wanting more, whether it be more DLC or a whole new game. Holding on toGhost of Tsushimaand improving upon an already excellent experience must be balanced with the desire of the customers and creators to build upon this foundation by creating something new.
The game is too good to skimp on DLC and also too good to procrastinate for the next adventure in this franchise. Video game lovers from every walk of life are eager to see when the next big thing comes forGhost of Tsushimaand what it will look like.
