Explanation of the content of the version of Ghost of Tsushima

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Summary

  • Jin's backstory had major cuts that changed a key plot point.

  • Ryuzo's backstory was also influenced by the cut content.

  • A location called “Otsuna's Pastures” was canceled before release.

If Ghost of Tsushima launched in 2020, it didn't take long to become one of the most memorable games released in the modern era of gaming. However, despite its most defining features—such as breathtaking scenery and a captivating narrative—not every idea came to mind during Ghost of TsushimaThe development has reached the final release.

Since Ghost of Tsushima literally named after its protagonist, Jin Sakai, the game's story naturally revolves around the character. That's what makes the major cut to his backstory so significant, as it changes one of the story's most important plot points. This, in addition to an even shorter backstory for Ryuzo and a canceled location, includes the biggest parts Ghost of Tsushima that never went beyond the cutting room floor.

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A major part of Jin's backstory was cut from the game

Jin Sakai, Ghost of TsushimaThe main character is a compelling character for a number of reasons, but many of those reasons have to do with his backstory and motivations. Jin was born into the Sakai clan, a prestigious samurai family on the island of Tsushima, where his father Kazumasa Sakai was the clan leader. When Jin was a child, his father was killed right in front of him, leaving him with deep scars and guilt for the rest of his life, as he believes he should have protected his father. After his father's death, Jin was raised by his uncle, Lord Shimura, the governor of Tsushima Island. Lord Shimura then trained Jin in the ways of the samurai, emphasizing honor and discipline, which eventually played a major role in Jin's transformation into the Ghost of Tsushima.

Apparently, as if Jin's backstory wasn't already dark and tragic enough, most of the beloved main character's backstory has been cut in front Ghost of Tsushimaliberation. Some have restored audio dialogue for Ghost of TsushimaJin can be heard telling creepy stories about his father to Yuna, who comments on Jin's scars. Jin then explains where the scars came from and the story behind them actually perhaps lessens the tragedy of his father's death, which the game relied heavily on for its narrative. In a conversation with Yuna, Jin explains:

“When this happened to me, I would grab a bakken, hide in the forest, cut bamboo and pretend it was my father. When I was a child, I once spied my father dressing for battle. I watched him put on that mask, and I ran away in terror, because instead of him, the one who killed people on the battlefield – the one who harmed me at home – disappeared.

In a shorter dialogue, Yurika explains to Jin that she understands the pain his father caused him, and that he “knew how to raise warriors, but he never learned how to raise a son.” She explains to Jin that since his father was “a hero to many people”, the truth about his treatment of Jin could not be revealed to the public lest it ruin the hope people once had for Kazumasu. An even more expressive dialogue between Jin and Yuriko has Jin explain his desire to be free from his father and how his scars are “proof” of his father's love. Yuriko then tells Jin that his father was happy the day Jin was born and that she hoped that Jin's birth would change Kazumasu.

Cut more Ghost of Tsushima the dialogue shows a conversation between Ryuzo and Jin, where Ryuzo comments on Jin's aggression, to which Jin replies, “It wasn't about you. I was fighting someone else.”

Some of Ryuzo's backstory was also removed from the game

Jin's backstory in the Ghost of Tsushima wasn't the only one affected by the cuts, as more of the canceled audio also reveals a layer of Ryuzo's backstory. In cut dialogue, Jin asks Ryuzo if he ever thought about what happened to his family. Ryuzo replies, “I was a child. There is no answer in the world that makes sense.” Then, when Jin asks if Ryuzo wants to know why his family left him, he replies, “These people are not my family. I'm going with mine!” Jin then tries to comfort Ryuzo by telling him that one day he will become a samurai, be able to fill a house with a family, and “get old, lazy, and fat.”

The location was removed before release

The last piece Ghost of Tsushima the cut content includes a location called “Otsuna's Pastures”, although it could very well be that the location was simply renamed or repurposed rather than removed entirely. Otsuna Meadows was originally shown in E3 2018 gameplay for Ghost of Tsushima as a place on the island of Tsushima. In the game, Otsuna is a prefecture in the Toyotama region, between Izuhara and Kamiyagata, so the Otsuna Meadows could be found somewhere there. However, the location was ultimately cut ahead of the game's release, though it is possible that the grasslands of Kush replaced it.

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