Promising Start

Embark on your journey in Ghost of Tsushima! This guide helps you navigate the early game, understand achievements, and avoid common pitfalls for a smooth start.

Hey there! So you're diving into Ghost of Tsushima, huh? Awesome choice! This guide is all about getting you off to a solid start, especially if you're aiming for that sweet 100% achievement completion. Don't worry, it's a really enjoyable ride, and most of the achievements are pretty straightforward. My best advice? Play through the main story at your own pace first. Then, you can use this guide to help you snag any achievements you might have missed.

One super important thing to remember: this game can be a bit buggy sometimes. I've personally had missions and collectibles glitch out on me, forcing me to reload older saves. So, my biggest tip is to save your game often! Seriously, don't skip those manual saves. It'll save you a ton of frustration down the line.

You might notice the in-game collectible tracker can be a little wonky, especially with the Iki Island DLC included in the Director's Cut. For example, it might show you need 10 lighthouses, but only 8 are actually required for the 'Light the Way' achievement. Just keep that in mind and don't stress too much if the numbers don't seem to add up perfectly.

The good news is that none of the achievements are actually missable. Even after you finish the main story, you can still roam around the world and pick up anything you need. Plus, the game difficulty doesn't affect achievements, so play on whatever setting feels best for you. You'll likely need about 90-100 hours to get everything, with the base game taking around 55 hours, Iki Island about 10, and the Legends mode adding another 30.

Just a heads-up, about 67 achievements are offline, and 10 require an online connection (you'll need a PSN account for those). But yeah, the main takeaway is: enjoy the journey, save frequently, and this guide will help you mop up anything you need!