Sucker Punch Productions recently released Legends, a free multiplayer mode for Ghost of Tsushima. In a 1 to 4 player campaign, players navigate a series of supernaturally exaggerated stories about the brutal Mongol invasion in which the spirits of fallen samurai rise to join the defense. In Legends, players control these ghosts, choosing between samurai, assassin, hunter or ronin classes. Although they use the same gear and weapons, each class offers a unique set of abilities.
Legends marks the first significant update for Ghost of Tsushima. Based on the reviews, it is safe to say the multiplayer mode is a successful addition to the already well-received base game. Legends has been praised for its robust, in-depth gameplay. With the addition of New Games+, Photo Mode options, new gear load-outs and merchants, players wonder how Legends could possibly be free. It seems Sucker Punch has gone above and beyond to impress their fan base and increase Ghost of Tsushima's replayability with a captivating multiplayer mode. And, most importantly, players can pet dogs now.
Here is a selection of what critics are saying about the new update.
Robert, Ramsey, Push Square: "Survival [mode] forces you to juggle Ghost of Tsushima's slick combat with tactical decision making... Splitting up in order to defend multiple points at once is the name of the game, but if you get taken out all the way on the other side of the map, no one's coming to save you. The stakes are high, but it's an often gripping mode that rewards quick thinking as well as skill. We're honestly enamoured with Legends. Sucker Punch has gone above and beyond what was required here, delivering a shockingly in-depth and, more importantly, incredibly fun co-op experience. Did Ghost of Tsushima need a full-on multiplayer expansion? Not at all, but now that it's here, an already exquisite PlayStation exclusive just became even more essential."
Quinn, Buy Why Tho? Podcast: "Despite the class diversity, the combat often looks the same in the story missions: a lot of sneaking around, assassinating, and trying not to get spotted while hiding in the grass. The real diversity in classes expands itself in survival mode. With up to four players, survival mode is extremely fun. Each map has various elements that allow for a variety of play styles: sniper points, explosive barrels, rooftops to drop down on enemies from, and grass to hide in. Overall, Legends is an amazing addition to the already impressive base game. For content that is completely free, Legends is surprisingly robust and isn’t trying to trick you out of your money. The supernatural elements also set up this DLC as unique and the future multi-part raids should continue to improve this multiplayer experience."
Mark Kriska, PlayStation Universe: "Ghost of Tsushima: Legends adds to an already amazing experience offered with the main campaign. With new Game +, photo mode additions, as well as the new merchant, and gear loadouts, there are more reasons that you can count for why players should jump back in. Meanwhile, with the addition of Legends, there’s now a reason never to leave. Levelling up your Ghost and taking on missions with your friends have been some of the most fun I’ve had online in some time. Regardless of if you’re an old player returning or a new player experiencing Ghost of Tsushima for the first time. I cannot recommend Ghost of Tsushima and the Legends update and expansion enough."
Liana Ruppert, Game Informer: "Ghost Of Tsushima Legends Puts More Fantasy And More Creative Control In The Hands Of Players... From unique co-op experiences, to way more ways to show that creative flair through New Games+ and more Photo Mode options; there is a lot to love — and unpack — with the new content."
Lloyd, MGG: "Ghost of Tsushima Legends is an excellent surprise and a very strong Co-Op expansion from Sucker Punch Productions... Legends often feels spotless. One could be forgiven for assuming Legends to be a new, tacked-on Co-Op mode, lacking in both ambition and polish, but ultimately it’s clear that Sucker Punch has invested significant time and attention into this new update. Legends is well constructed, gripping, and never feels bloated. While it is still victim to some of the flaws that befall the Games as a Service model and its survival maps tend to be a bit of a slog, Legends’ content is dense enough and strong enough for players to quickly and easily fall for its charms."
Jim Hargreaves, TheSixthAxis: "Ghost of Tsushima really doesn’t feel like the kind of game that would lend itself to multiplayer but the result is both fun and challenging even if it doesn’t elevate the core game’s battle mechanics. Each of the four playable classes will feel familiar in terms of the base melee/ranged/stealth mix though they all come tagged with unique abilities to help set them apart... Ghost of Tsushima: Legends has a rewarding gear system to keep players coming back as well as a ton of cosmetic items that can be unlocked by completing various challenges. Several hours into this surprise multiplayer mode and you’ll have a formidable warrior who feels like you own. Although there’s some grinding involved, at least Sucker Punch have confirmed Legends won’t have microtransactions."