18 min of new Ghost of Tsushima finally revealed

Sucker Punch Productions has released a new 18-minute gameplay trailer for its upcoming open-world samurai game Ghost of Tsushima, showcasing exploration, combat, and customization elements of the game.

The new trailer is the first real footage Sucker Punch has revealed after their first revelation of the game at E3 2018 where the studio first showcased the game's mixed swordplay and stealth. After that Sucker Punch has also revealed a story trailer revealing the players to the game's main protagonist, Jin Sakai.

The new footage shows off various new aspects of the island of Tshushima. Here players will able to summon a ghost and freely travel the world. A gameplay feature allows the players to enable the "Gust of Wind" which will help them navigate the right direction to their desired destination. It works as an unobtrusive guide. Players can also be guided toward secrets in the open world by animals — like foxes or birds — leading them to hidden shrines or collectibles. The open-world also looks gorgeous, with bamboo forests, open plains, tall mountains, and fields of swirling flower petals for players to explore.

The trailer has also introduced the players to the character Jin, who is the samurai hero and the protagonist of the game and whom they will play. Combat is said to be inspired by samurai films, with one-on-one standoffs against other warriors that resolve in quick, single-blow strikes and parries. Players will have the choice to play “honorably” as a samurai or they can  use stealth and assassinations to play as the titular “ghost” to fight the invading Mongols.