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New Video for Ghost of Tsushima Showcases Dual-Wielding Katanas

Delve into the thrilling combat of Ghost of Tsushima, where you can wield dual-wielding katanas as protagonist Atsu, showcasing a distinctive fighting style against enemies on PS5, alongside other weapon options like kusarigama, yari, firearms, and odachi, releasing October 2.

Marcus Thompson · 2 min read

Dual-Wielding Katanas and More in Ghost of Tsushima's PS5 Showcase (October 2)

Sony and Sucker Punch have released a new video for Ghost of Tsushima, showcasing the game's dual-katana combat. The clip features Atsu, who demonstrates impressive combat techniques, wielding either a single katana or both simultaneously against enemies. Beyond katanas, players will have access to a variety of other weapons, including the kusarigama, yari, guns, and odachi. Ghost of Tsushima will launch on PS5 on October 2.

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Game info

Official Name
Ghost of Tsushima
Brief Summary
The year is 1274. Samurai warriors are the legendary defenders of Japan — until the fearsome Mongol Empire invades the island of Tsushima, wreaking havoc and conquering the local population. As one of the last surviving samurai, you rise from the ashes to fight back. But, honorable tactics won’t lead you to victory. You must move beyond your samurai traditions to forge a new way of fighting — the way of the Ghost — as you wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Japan. Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
Platforms
PlayStation 4
Released
July 17, 2020
Genre
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
19+
Languages
Chinese (Simplified)
Genre
Sucker Punch Productions
Genre
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ratings
90/100 (833 reviews)

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