Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut has just received its eighth patch. In particular, part of the new update brings the Steam Deck verification of the action-adventure title. At the same time, the latest version has changes, bug fixes, and UI improvements.
A Modern Samurai Experience
For readers new to the game, Ghost of Tsushima came out on PlayStation 4 in 2020. It is the predecessor of the recently launched Ghost of Yōtei. A Director’s Cut also arrived a year later, adding the single-player Iki Island expansion. Particularly, it follows the story of a brave samurai warrior known as Jin Sakai. As the last of his kind, he has to save Tsushima Island from the Mongol invasion alone. In a mission to do whatever it takes, Jin takes the path of the Ghost to free his home.
Steam Deck Verification Arrives
Based on the Steam announcement, Patch 8 includes the Steam Deck verification for the title’s single-player mode. This means that the game meets Valve’s standards. In the same way, it is at par in terms of performance, controls, and stability on the handheld.
To complement the verification, the developers added a Steam Deck graphics preset. They also made many adjustments to the user interface. All of these changes aim to deliver better visuals. Plus, it optimizes the layout for fans playing on the go. With this verification, Ghost of Tsushima joins the list of PlayStation games on the popular gaming handheld.
Legends Mode Becomes a Separate DLC
As per Sucker Punch Productions, the update separates the title’s single-player campaign from its online multiplayer Legends mode. The latter now comes as a free DLC on Steam for those who own or buy the Director’s Cut. To access the content, players must activate the Legends DLC. They also need a PlayStation Network account for this. In contrast, existing players will notice no change.
Bug Fixes and Improvements
The official patch notes also show that there are technical fixes and performance improvements. In detail, the update upgrades AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) to version 3.1.4. It now offers better image quality and higher frame rates. The game also shows this version in the menu and launcher when accessing AMD FSR 4 in the driver. In the same way, the latest version fixes an audio bug in the Eternal Blue Sky mission. On top of that, there are stability and performance improvements.
Availability
Patch 8 of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is now available to all players. It also highlights the developer’s commitment to elevating the game based on community feedback. This very reason is why the 2020 title is still considered as one of the best works of Sucker Punch Productions up to this day.
