Which edition of Ghost of Tsushima should you buy?

07/16/2020

Ghost of Tsushima, the open-world action game set in medieval Japan, is on its way. Initially set for a June 26 release, the PS4 exclusive’s launch date was pushed back in order to make room for Sony’s other big summer release, The Last of Us Part 2. Ghost of Tsushima will now launch on July 17.

Originally announced in 2017, with an official launch trailer debuting at E3 2018, Ghost of Tsushima follows a samurai named Jin Sakai who “must sacrifice everything to defeat the ruthless Mongol invaders and protect what’s left of his home and people,” according to the game’s official description. The game is heavily inspired by classic Japanese films, and developer Sucker Punch Productions even included a “Samurai Cinema” mode that converts the visuals into grainy black-and-white.

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Ghost of Tsushima will be available on PlayStation 4 when it launches on July 17. Sucker Punch is offering several pre-order bonuses and special editions, which we break down in detail below.

Ghost of Tsushima pre-order bonuses

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Pre-ordering Ghost of Tsushima includes some downloadable content as bonuses: a Jin avatar, a PS4 dynamic theme, and a mini soundtrack featuring music from the game.

Ghost of Tsushima Standard Edition

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The standard edition costs $59.99, and includes the base game along with any applicable pre-order bonuses.

Get it here: Amazon | Best Buy | Walmart | GameStop | PlayStation Store

Ghost of Tsushima Digital Deluxe Edition

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The Digital Deluxe edition costs $69.99 — $10 more than the standard edition — and includes all of the digital content listed below.

One Technique Point
Charm of Hachiman’s Favor
Ghost of Tsushima Samurai Theme
Digital Mini Art Book by Dark Horse
Hero of Tsushima Skin Set: Golden Mask, Body Armor, Sword Kit, Horse, Saddle
Director’s Commentary: The creative team sits down with a renowned Japanese historian to look at the world of Ghost of Tsushima and how it compares to the real-life events that inspired it

Get it here: PlayStation Store

Ghost of Tsushima Special Edition

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In addition to the bonus digital content included in the Digital Deluxe Edition above, the Ghost of Tsushima Special Edition comes in a limited edition SteelBook case. It also costs $69.99.

Get it here: Amazon | Best Buy | Walmart | GameStop

Ghost of Tsushima Collector’s Edition

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The $169.99 Ghost of Tsushima Collector’s Edition includes all of the digital goodies and SteelBook case that come with the Special edition, as well as a bunch of physical collectibles listed below.

Sakai mask and stand
Sashimono war banner
Cloth map of Tsushima
Furoshiki wrapping cloth
48-page mini art book

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Both the Special Edition and Collector’s Edition are currently sold out, but if you’re set on getting your hands on one of these versions, you can set in-stock alerts as it’s possible that some will be made available after launch.

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