Ghost of Tsushima is coming to PC, and it's time to find out what this version has in store for us, and especially how to run it with dignity and on what hardware.
The highly anticipated Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut will appear on PC on May 16, enriching the experience with new features adapted for this platform. This version includes not only the full game and the Iki Island expansion, but also the online cooperative multiplayer mode called Legends. The opportunity also to learn a little more about the configurations to have.
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Ghost of Tsushima on PC should delight
One of the major innovations of this edition for PC is the integration of a new PlayStation overlay, which will allow players to connect via their PlayStation Network account to access Legends mode. This feature also offers management of friends, trophies and settings directly from the game interface. Players will be able to enjoy PlayStation trophies, just as if they were playing on a console, with the added possibility of obtaining achievements on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The introduction of cross-play is another significant step forward, allowing PC gamers to join those on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles for cooperative gaming sessions, enhanced by integrated voice chat communication. To ensure a smooth transition of the game from console to PC, the Nixxes team optimized Ghost of Tsushima for a variety of hardware configurations, ensuring a satisfying experience on both older machines and high-end PCs. Recommended configurations range from Very Low for 720p performance at 30 FPS, to Very High for a 4K experience at 60 FPS, ensuring the game is accessible to a wide range of PC users.
- Very low :
- Average performance : 720P @ 30 FPS
- Processor : Intel Core i3-7100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
- Memory : 8 GB
- Storage : 75 GB HDD (SSD recommended)
- BONE : Windows 10 64-bit
- AVERAGE :
- Average performance : 1080P @ 60 FPS
- Processor : Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
- Memory : 16 GB
- Storage : 75 GB SSD
- BONE : Windows 10 64-bit
- Pupil :
- Average performance : 1440P @ 60 FPS / 4K @ 30 FPS
- Processor : Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800
- Memory : 16 GB
- Storage : 75 GB SSD
- BONE : Windows 10 64-bit
- Very high :
- Average performance : 4K @ 60 FPS
- Processor : Intel Core i5-11400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (same as “High” configuration)
- Graphics : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Memory : 16 GB
- Storage : 75 GB SSD
- BONE : Windows 10 64-bit
The graphics improvements don't stop there: the game is fully optimized for ultra-wide displays, supporting resolutions up to 48:9 and multi-monitor configurations, with upscaling options. advanced images such as NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, or Intel XeSS to improve refresh rates or even NVIDIA DLAA for better image quality. Additionally, full PlayStation DualSense controller support via wired connection provides an immersive experience thanks to haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.