Even if you dread multiplayer modes, you probably couldn't help but smile when hearing Ghost of Tsushima get some new content. Many expected additional single-player content, but at least for this first wave of DLC, it will be a “wave-based” online co-op experience titled Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. In the new mode, up to four players will come together to battle some of the toughest enemies to unravel a new storyline.
In its announcement trailer, the gameplay established that players can choose from four classes: Samurai, Hunter, Ronin, and Assassin. Uniquely, the story will focus on these characters and will not include the Jin Sikai or other familiar faces from the main plot. It looks like each of these playable slayers will have their own set of abilities and weapons, which can be customized and upgraded.
However, its format will be radically different from its solo counterpart. In a Sucker Punch press release, Darren Bridges, senior game designer for the critically acclaimed PlayStation exclusive, pointed out that Legends is based on levels, rather than having an open world. Plus, don't expect it to be dripping with non-fiction, either. According to Bridges, "the locations and enemies of the DLC [are] inspired by Japanese tales and mythology" with a strong emphasis on magic. This makes sense, as the trailer shows four characters taking on a portal in a seemingly underground version of Tsushima.
With each wave, tougher enemies will come, however, it may take some time for boss fights to be included. Bridges mentions that a “Four Player Raid” feature will be added to the action game shortly after the release of Legends. In short, Ghost of Tsushima surrenders to those who wanted it to be extremely difficult. However, from what we see in the first trailer for Legends, be careful what you wish for.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends DLC will come as a free update, available in Fall 2020.
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