Uncertain if There Will Be a Ghost of Tsushima DLC 2
As an avid Ghost of Tsushima player and industry commentator, the question I get asked the most is: will there be a second major DLC release? At this point, there is no definitive yes or no answer, but analyzing all the evidence can give us insight into the likelihood.
What We Know So Far
First, let‘s layout the facts. Developer Sucker Punch has not made any official announcement regarding a second DLC for Ghost of Tsushima. The studio‘s last major content release was the well-received Iki Island expansion in August 2021, which added a new territory to explore with a strongly emotional narrative focused on Jin Sakai‘s origins and traumatic past.
In October 2021, Sucker Punch stated "we aren‘t actively working on any additional patches at the moment" and have not hinted at future DLC plans since.
Examining Factors That Could Influence Likelihood of DLC 2
Though Ghost of Tsushima DLC 2 has not been confirmed, there are a variety of factors we can analyze to determine if additional content could still be possible:
| Factor | Likelihood Influence |
| Developer Update History | Sucker Punch supported past franchise inFamous with story expansions years after launch, suggesting possibility of return to Ghost of Tsushima |
| Iki Island Reception | Strong reviews and sales indicating fan demand for more of this quality level content |
| Ongoing Player Interest | 4 million+ continuing monthly players suggests financially viable audience exists for additional content |
| Unresolved Story Threads | Main campaign endings and character arcs allow flexibility for new narrative directions |
| Industry DLC Trends | Major Sony titles like God of War and Spider-Man receiving multiple major expansions sets precedence |
Reviewing this breakdown, there appear to be compelling factors that would enable Sucker Punch to produce more content for Ghost of Tsushima if they wanted to revisit the title. However, without any hint of DLC 2 in the works, the possibility remains questionable.
What Could DLC 2 Explore Narratively?
Without confirmed plans, we can only speculate what a second DLC could focus on narratively, but here are some ideas that could make sense:
- The fate of Lord Shimura based on player choices in the main campaign endings
- Yuna‘s backstory and quest for vengeance that was hinted at but never realized
- Continuation of the Mythic Tales with new stories of legendary samurai
- Further conquests of Khotun Khan and the lingering Mongol threat
Exploring these threads could take Jin on another emotionally resonant journey, providing satisfying expansion to the themes and stories of the main game.
Is DLC 2‘s Release Still Realistic to Expect?
Ultimately, while many fans including myself would welcome DLC 2 given the quality of Iki Island, hopes should be tempered. Sucker Punch seems focused on new projects, two years have passed since last major content addition, and industry trends see declining likelihood of expansions so long after launch.
Of course, Sucker Punch could always surprise us by announcing fresh content down the road like they supported their previous inFamous series. But for now, the fate of further single player updates remains clouded in mystery and uncertainty.
I‘ll be keeping a close eye on any developments and be sure to share major updates here! Do you think additional DLC is still a real possibility or is it time to set sights on a fully fledged sequel instead? Share your thoughts below!
