Ghost of Tsushimawas a highly awarded 2020 game released exclusively for the PS4. This period piece follows the fictional samurai Jin Sakai during a very real 13th century Mongol invasion. The gorgeous environments, thrilling gameplay, and character-driven story madeGhost of Tsushimaan instant hit. The release ofGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cutbrings new content to the PS4 game and breathes new life into the gorgeous world on PS5, which begs the question ofhow to upgradeGhost of Tsushimafrom PS4 to PS5.

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cutincludes an expansion to the base game andthe new Iki Island area. It also brings about several quality-of-life changes and enhanced graphics and performance when played on PS5. Gamers who do not yet ownGhost of Tsushimacan get the definitiveDirector’s Cutexperience on PS4 or PS5 in one convenient purchase. For those who already own the PS4 version of the game, there are a couple of different options for upgrading without having to pay full price for the expanded release.

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How To Upgrade Ghost Of Tsushima From PS4 To PS5

It should be noted thatGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cutis not exclusive to PS5. Gamers who areupset about the Director’s Cut increased priceon PS5 can purchase the Director’s Cut for PS4 and enjoy the newly-added content on their current hardware.

PS4 owners who do not yet own the game in any form can buy the Director’s Cut with the base game included for full price. PS4 owners who already own the base game should search for theGhost of Tsushima Director’s CutUpgrade, which is available at a reduced price compared to the full package.

There are a few different ways for PS5 owners to accessGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cutso they can enjoyall the PS5 improvements, depending on individual situations (prices may vary depending on region):

Ghost of Tsushimais a dramatic retelling of real-world events. The game’s atmosphere is enhanced by drawing deep inspiration fromactual locations on Tsushima Islandin Japan. Players can get a glimpse of the island’s beauty during their adventures inGhost of Tsushima. This virtual visit can be even more immersive when experienced via the enhanced Director’s Cut on PS5.

Ghost of Tsushimais available for PS4 and PS5.