Ghost of Tsushima interpretation of cut material

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  • Jin's backstory had major cuts, changing a major plot point.

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

  • A location called “Otsuna Grasslands” was canceled pre-release.

when Ghost of Tsushima Launched in 2020, it didn't take long for it to become one of the most memorable titles released in the modern era of gaming. However, despite its most striking features – such as its breathtaking landscape and compelling story – not every idea is imagined at the time. Ghost of TsushimaThe development of made it to the final release.

since Ghost of Tsushima Literally named after its protagonist, Jin Sakai, the game's story naturally revolves around the character. This makes major cuts to his backstory significant as it changes one of the story's biggest plot points. This, in addition to a more cut backstory and a scrapped location for Ryuzo, contains the bulk of the. Ghost of Tsushima Which never made it 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 protagonist is a compelling character for many reasons, but many of those reasons revolve around his backstory and motivations. Jin was born into the Sakai Clan, a prominent samurai family on the island of Tsushima, with his father, Kazumasa Sakai, serving as clan leader. When Jin was a child, his father was killed in front of him, leaving him deeply scarred and filled with guilt for the rest of his life, because he believes he should have saved his father. After his father's death, Jin is raised by his uncle, Lord Shimura, governor of Tsushima Island. Lord Shimura then trains Jin in the ways of the samurai, emphasizing honor and discipline, which ultimately plays a major role in Jin's transformation into Tsushima's ghost.

Apparently, as if Jin's backstory wasn't already dark and tragic, more of the beloved hero's story was cut ahead. Ghost of TsushimaThe release of For some recovered dialog audio Ghost of TsushimaJin can be heard telling Yuna sick stories about her father, who comments on Jin's wounds. Jin then explains where the scars came from, and the story behind them actually undercuts the tragedy of his father's death, which the game relied heavily on for its storytelling. In a conversation with Yuna, Jin explains:

“When this happens to me, I grab a bokken and hide in the forest, cut into a bamboo, and pretend it's my father. When I was young, I once saw my father in battle dress. He wore this mask, and I ran away in fear because my Father was missing who killed people on the battlefield – that hit me home.”

In further cut dialogue, Yuriko explains to Jin the pain her father went through, explaining that she “knew how to train warriors, but never learned how to raise a son.” She tells Jin that her father was “a hero to many people”, because the truth about his treatment of Jin cannot be made public, lest it ruin any hopes people have for Kazumasa. In further cut dialogue between Jin and Yuriko, Jin describes his desire to be free of his father and how his scars are “proof” of his father's love. Yuriko then tells Jin that her father was happy the day Jin was born, and she hopes that Jin's birth will change Kazumasa.

More deductions 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 cut from the game

On Jin's backstory Ghost of Tsushima He wasn't the only one affected by the cuts, as the additional scraped audio also reveals a layer of Ryuzo's backstory. In the cut dialogue, Jin asks Ryuzo if he ever wondered what happened to his family. Ryuzo replies, “I was just a kid. There's no answer in the world that makes sense.” Then, when Jin asks Ryuzo if he wants to know why his family left him, he replies, “Those people aren't my family. I'm riding with mine!” Jin then tries to comfort Ryuzo that he will one day become a samurai, be able to fill a house with a family, and “grow old, lazy, and fat.”

One spot was scrapped before release

The last piece of Ghost of Tsushima The cut material includes a location named “Otsuna Grasslands”, although it may very well be that the location was simply renamed or rebuilt rather than removed entirely. Otsuna Grasslands was originally revealed for E3 2018 gameplay. Ghost of Tsushima As a place on the island of Tsushima. In the game, Otsuna is the prefecture between Izuhara and Kamiyagata within the Toyotama region, so the Otsuna Grasslands would have been found somewhere around there. However, the location was eventually cut ahead of the game's release, although it is possible that Kushi Grasslands replaced it.

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