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Ghost of Tsushima Surpasses 3.3 Million Units Sold in First Month

Sony's Ghost of Tsushima has set new sales records for the PlayStation, outperforming its predecessor and becoming the most successful exclusive title launch in Europe since Spider-Man 2, garnering praise for its artistic direction, emotional narrative, and enhanced combat mechanics.

Carlos Mendoza · 2 min read

Ghost of Tsushima Shatters Sales Records in First Month, Outperforming Predecessor and Becoming Top European Launch Since Spider-Man 2

Ghost of Tsushima achieved significant sales success, with over 3.3 million copies sold in its first month, according to Sony's latest financial report. This performance outpaces that of its predecessor, which sold 2.4 million copies in three days and reached 5 million within four months. The game benefitted from releasing later in the PlayStation 4's lifecycle, when a larger installed base of consoles was available. By September 30, 2025, PlayStation 5 sales had reached 84.2 million units, approaching the 86 million units the PlayStation 4 had sold by a comparable point in its own lifecycle. The strong sales of Ghost of Tsushima highlight the popularity of Sony's exclusive titles. It was the biggest first-party title launch in Europe since Spider-Man 2, based on data from the GSD European Chart. The game also garnered critical acclaim, earning a Metacritic score of 88. Reviewers specifically praised its visuals, narrative, and enhanced combat system, solidifying its position as a successful and well-received title.

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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 (878 reviews)

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