Summary
After Sucker Punch’s 2020 action-adventure titleGhost of Tsushimamade waves at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s impossible to deny the impact that it has had on trends in the gaming industry. Following its release, games like Team Ninja’sRise of the Roninand now Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creed Shadowsseem to take afterGhost of Tsushimain both their setting and their gameplay, so to say Sucker Punch’s surprise classic had a significant lasting impact is the understatement of the century. However, despite its critical success,Ghost of Tsushima’s sequel has yet to be officially announced, although many fans and critics alike are convinced it will eventually see the light of day.
The most recentGhost of Tsushima-like game to be announced isAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Set to be released on June 09, 2025,Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill see players controlling two protagonists for the first time sinceAssassin’s Creed Syndicate, one who specializes in stealth and another who specializes in direct combat. Now that it has been four years since the release ofGhost of Tsushima, it’s likely a sequel is just around the corner, which means it andAssassin’s Creed Shadowscould be huge competition for one another. That being said, both games already beat each other to two different punches, simply due to their timing.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Ghost of Tsushima 2 Are Both Winning Separate Battles
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Was Announced and Will Launch Before Ghost of Tsushima 2
Even though it could be argued thatGhost of Tsushima 2is more anticipated thanAssassin’s Creed Shadows,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsalready hasGhost of Tsushima 2beat in one big way. Having been over four years now sinceGhost of Tsushimawas released and there has yet to even be an official announcement about a sequel,Assassin’s Creed ShadowshasGhost of Tsushima 2beat in the timing of its announcement and its release. This means the nextAssassin’s Creedgamehas already graced the stage before the highly anticipatedGhost of Tsushimasequel has even been officially spoken of. Still, even thoughAssassin’s Creed Shadowswon the battle of announcements and release dates, it doesn’t necessarily meanGhost of Tsushima 2has lost the war.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 Could Ride in on an Assassin’s Creed Shadows-Fueled Hype Train
It’s a shameAssassin’s Creed Shadowssomehow got announced beforeGhost of Tsushima 2, but that may be a blessing in disguise for the sequel. Specifically,Assassin’s Creed Shadows' release may only serve to increase the hype thatGhost of Tsushima’s sequel already has behind it, especially now that the PC port has been released to rave reviews. After all,Assassin’s Creed Shadows' announcementalone already has people talking aboutGhost of Tsushima 2, so the currently undisclosed sequel is already benefiting from the latestAssassin’s Creedtitle.
It has already been confirmed that no major franchisePlayStation exclusiveswill be released until the end of Sony’s current fiscal year, which occurs in April 2025, soGhost of Tsushima 2also won’t see the light of day until then. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t be announced before then, and its announcement has even been fueled by rumors as of late. AssumingGhost of Tsushima 2truly is going to happen, it could potentially launch in late spring or early summer of 2025, which would put it just beyond the coattails ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows' release and give it a little extra hype to ride in on. Still, this doesn’t change the fact thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas already beatenGhost of Tsushima 2to the punch by being announced and released sooner.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience an epic historical action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi Assassin and a powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos. Switch seamlessly between two unlikely allies as you discover their common destiny. Master complementary playstyles, create your shinobi league, customize your hideout, and usher in a new era for Japan.
