Ghost of Tsushima’s co-op multiplayer mode is getting a standalone launch | Engadget

Since final fall, Sony’s Ghost of Tsushima has included a free cooperative multiplayer mode known as Legends. As lengthy as you owned a replica of the sport, you had entry to it. However, very like Rockstar did with Red Dead Online, Sony now plans to supply a standalone model of Legends.

Available beginning on September third, the corporate will promote this launch of the mode for $19.99. Aside from some in-game cosmetics you’ll be able to solely earn by taking part in via Ghost of Tsushima’s single-player story, every part that’s included within the model that comes with the complete sport can be current right here, and you’ll play with those that personal the whole expertise. That first level is necessary as a result of Sucker Punch has various free updates planned for Legends, probably the most notable of which is a brand new mode known as Rivals that comes out on the identical day because the standalone launch.

Taking a web page from Destiny 2’s Gambit mode, Rivals pits two groups of two people towards waves of enemies. As you defeat foes, you’ll earn a useful resource known as “Magatama,” which you need to use to delay the opposing group by doing issues like casting curses on them. Once you’ve spent sufficient Magatama, you’ll unlock a ultimate wave. Defeat that, and also you’ll have gained the match. 

Sucker Punch has different updates for Legends deliberate, together with a wide range of quality-of-life tweaks. Starting on September tenth, the studio additionally plans to launch content material every week till October 1st. Players can stay up for new Survival mode maps and a tougher model of final yr’s raid. 

If you resolve you wish to play via Ghost of Tsushima’s single-player story after experiencing Legends by itself, you should purchase an improve to the Director’s Cut, which incorporates the complete story and a brand new island to discover, for $40 on PS4 or $50 on PS5.