Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut - A PC Port Worth Waiting For

The wait is finally over, and Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut has made its way to the PC realm. As a Director’s Cut version, this game promises to deliver a more optimized experience for PC gamers. But is it worth the wait? In this review, we’ll dive into the PC performance aspect and explore how well the game is optimized with different graphical settings.

The PSN Requirement Controversy

Before we dive into the technicalities, let’s address the elephant in the room - the PSN requirement controversy. Sony faced criticism for almost forcing gamers to sign up for PSN just to play Helldivers 2. Although Sony made a U-turn later, the PSN login requirement remains for Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut. However, it’s only needed for Legends Mode, and signing in will grant you some skin and charm freebies for Jin Sakai. It’s clear that Sony is after player data and profiles, which is a shame for the 118 countries that don’t have PSN support.

PC Performance and Graphics

Fortunately, the game didn’t launch in a buggy state like previous PlayStation-exclusive titles. The graphics are indeed better looking than its PS5 counterpart, thanks to the support for Ray Tracing with AMD’s FSR 3, NVIDIA’s DLSS 3, and Intel’s XeSS. These features upscale the gaming graphics to a whole new level. Personally, FSR 3 is the most preferred one, as it provides a more balanced graphical experience.

Comparison of FSR 3 and DLSS 3

The display settings are quite impressive, with the option to compare graphics settings in the menu. The UI will show you what it looks like, which is a nice touch. As you can see in the screenshots below, the difference is quite minor, with most changes being the lighting, shadow, and textures from afar.

Very high settings

Medium settings

Very low settings

Gameplay Experience

The keyboard and mouse respond very well, but I think it’s best played with an Xbox controller. The controller map layout is exactly the same as the PS4/PS5 version, so if you played it before, it will be easy to pick up. However, I also see potential in using the keyboard and mouse to go for a different playstyle. Imagine going all in as an archer-samurai hybrid build - it will be so easy to get headshots all day!

Ultrawide Gaming Monitors and Co-op Online Multiplayer

Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut fully supports ultrawide gaming monitors, whether it’s 21:9, 32:9, or even 48:9. You’ll be able to play the game on that setting, and it’s also fully optimized with triple monitor setups.

21:9 aspect ratio

32:9 aspect ratio

48:9 aspect ratio

The game also supports co-op online multiplayer called Legends Mode, which is cool. Voice chat is available for cross-play too, but of course, you need a PSN account to do so.

Is It Worth Buying?

For your information, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut costs RM249 on both Steam and Epic Games Store. Is it worth buying it for your PC? Absolutely and a resounding yes. As an open-world game, you can make the most of your money by spending long hours completing various quests, tasks, and collectibles. Let’s also not forget the DLC - Iki Island expansion - is also included.

Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut

In conclusion, if you’re a fan or have been waiting for a long time, the game is absolutely worth buying. The PC port version is well-optimized, and the graphics are stunning. So, what are you waiting for? Get the game and experience the beauty of Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut.