Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut will launch on PC soon, and Nixxes Software shared some details regarding the cross-play feature. The game has an online multiplayer mode, and players across all platforms can play with friends across different platforms.
However, the feature is in the beta phase, and players may not be able to queue up with friends on different platforms right away. Pre-ordered players can download the game ahead of time and test their luck on Legends on launch day, but it is best to measure expectations.
Ghost of Tsushima PC Will Have Legends Available at Launch
Sony has made some terrible decisions throughout the past few days concerning its efforts to take control of online moderation for some of its live service and multiplayer games like Helldivers 2 and enforce a new mandate for PC players to link their PlayStation Network accounts with Steam. The decision did not sit well with the gaming community, which forced it to retaliate and for Sony to cave in and reverse it, but not for this port.
Details about the port have promising news for the fans of the co-op mode, but there is no guarantee that players can immediately boot up a lobby with friends on the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5. There might be a few issues that may need polishing for Nixxes Software to get it up and running smoothly.
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Perhaps Sony was adamant about implementing the new overlay system that was specifically designed for PC ports of first-party games, and players can now sync trophy lists and quickly access their friends lists through it. However, the PlayStation Network is not available worldwide, and players who reside in those regions are left out. Steam began sending refunds to players in unsupported regions, and it is not looking well.
It is only a matter of time before Sucker Punch Productions receives the same unfair treatment Arrowhead had for something it has no control over. Sony owns the franchises and has entrusted this port to Nixxes Software, and it is up to the publisher how it will address the issue regarding unsupported regions.
PlayStation and PC Players Can Play Ghost of Tsushima Together
There is no denying that the Legends mode is the main reason why the game was delisted in unsupported countries. Sony is prioritizing a smooth gaming experience across different platforms, which will certainly force it to abandon those outside the coverage of the network. It is unfair to think that the package comes with a single-player campaign, yet players are denied access to it.
Not all PC ports will be working as expected on launch day; however, it is nice to see the Legends mode included immediately, and players can only hope for the best that it will be a smooth experience playing with friends.
Perhaps this is an experiment for Sony and PlayStation to see how far they are willing to push the limits of the network and the patience of the community.
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