Sucker Punch Productions and Nixxes Software have released Patch 8 for Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC, marking a major milestone for portable players—the singleplayer campaign is now officially Steam Deck Verified. Alongside this certification, the update introduces a Steam Deck-specific graphics preset and numerous user interface improvements designed to optimize the experience on Valve’s handheld platform. The patch also updates AMD FSR to version 3.1.4, improves performance, and addresses several crash and stability issues reported by players.
In addition, Ghost of Tsushima’s acclaimed Online Multiplayer Legends Mode has been separated into its own free Steam DLC for those who own the Director’s Cut. Existing owners will retain full access automatically, while new players will simply need to activate the free DLC once. Legends mode still requires a PlayStation Network account for online play. These adjustments, combined with a range of bug fixes and optimizations, continue the game’s post-launch improvements on PC.
Full Patch Notes
Patch 8 – Key Highlights
- Ghost of Tsushima singleplayer campaign is now officially Steam Deck Verified.
- Legends Multiplayer Mode is now a separate free DLC on Steam for all Director’s Cut owners.
- Steam Deck Enhancements:
- Added a Steam Deck graphics preset for optimal performance.
- Improved user interface scaling and readability on the device.
- Audio: Fixed an audio bug affecting certain players during the Eternal Blue Sky mission.
- Input: Resolved a crash related to Steam Input compatibility.
- AMD FSR:
- Updated AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution to version 3.1.4.
- The game now properly displays the FSR version in both the menu and launcher when enabled in drivers.
- Performance and Stability:
- Implemented various performance optimizations and memory stability improvements.
- Fixed minor crashes and general bug issues based on community feedback.
Ghost of Tsushima is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and brought to PC by Nixxes Software. Players follow Jin Sakai, one of the last remaining samurai, as he defends Tsushima Island during the Mongol invasion of 1274. Torn between tradition and survival, Jin evolves into “The Ghost,” embracing stealth and unconventional warfare to reclaim his homeland.
Originally launched on July 17, 2020, for PlayStation 4, Ghost of Tsushima later received its expanded Director’s Cut for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in August 2021, before arriving on Microsoft Windows in May 2024. With Patch 8, the singleplayer experience is now fully Steam Deck Verified, offering an optimized and seamless portable experience.
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