Ghost of Tsushima Devs Named Ambassadors of the Island
Last Updated on: 6th March 2021, 02:27 am
Let’s be honest, Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima is amazing. Considered by many as one of the best titles in recent memory, the game showed us the amazing tale of Jin Sakai and highlighted the history of the island of Tsushima to the world.
And now, as it was reported by Video Games Chronicle, the game’s director Nate Fox, and its creative director Jason Connell will be made tourism ambassadors for the actual island of Tsushima.
According to the site, the Mayor of Tsushima, Hiroki Hitakatsu had a few words to say about the announcement. Check out below:
“Even a lot of Japanese people do not know the history of the Gen-ko period. When it comes to the world, the name and location of Tsushima is literally unknown, so I cannot thank them enough for telling our story with such phenomenal graphics and profound stories.”
Hitakatsu also made sure to say that the title will not be given with commercial possibilities in mind, and stands as a recognition of the whole team’s efforts and the importance of their work.
“I did not appoint them for the purpose of having them do anything in the future. Thanks to the two of them, Sucker Punch Productions, and SIE, I have heard from people all over the world who have learned about Tsushima through their works, and now want to see, know, and go to Tsushima.”
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On his social media, Connell showed to be in awe and honored with the reveal:
Ghost of Tsushima was released in July of last year, and not only was critically acclaimed but became much more than that, becoming a showcase for the power that games have to transcend the media.
You can check below the games launch trailer and its official synopsis:
“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.”
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Ghost of Tsushima is available right now for the PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Just a heads up: One Piece fans may want to play the game with Japanese voices since Jin’s voice actor is none less than Kazuya Nakai, who voices Zoro in the manga’s anime adaptation. Once a swordsman, always a swordsman, I am right?
