Kenji Tales

Your friendly guide to unlocking every achievement in Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut. Learn about missable achievements, playtime, and common bugs to watch out for.

Hey there! So you're looking to snag every last achievement in Ghost of Tsushima, huh? Awesome! This guide is here to help you navigate the path to 100% completion without the usual headache. Think of me as that friend who's already done it and is just showing you the ropes.

First off, don't stress too much about missing anything. The game's pretty good about letting you go back and clean up achievements even after you've finished the main story. The biggest thing to keep in mind, and I can't stress this enough, is to save your game often. Seriously, this game can be a bit buggy sometimes, and you don't want to get stuck on a quest or have a collectible not register after you've already done it. I've had a few glitches myself with lighthouses, fox shrines, and side quests where I had to reload an older save.

The good news is that none of the achievements are actually missable. The playtime is estimated around 90-100 hours, with the base game taking about 55 hours, Iki Island around 10, and the Legends mode adding another 30. Difficulty doesn't matter for achievements, so play however you enjoy it most! For the most part, the achievements are pretty straightforward, and it's a really enjoyable journey to 100%.

Just a heads-up: if you're playing the Director's Cut, you'll notice the in-game collectible tracker might show numbers that seem a bit off compared to what's actually needed for certain achievements, like the 'Light the Way' achievement for lighthouses. Don't worry about it too much; just focus on finding what you need, and this guide will help you sort it out.