There is a mode in Ghost of Tsushima called "Kurosawa Mode" named after the acclaimed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. The game developers, Sucker Punch Productions, offered the Kurosawa estate an advance copy of the game in order to gain permission to use his name. On playing the game, the estate granted their blessing. Kurosawa Mode turns your video game into a grainy black-and-white film, and the end result is very much like playing a video game based on the director's iconic classic, Los siete samuráis (1954).
Based on the Koryo-Mongol invasion of Tsushima Island of Japan in 1274. This was the first major invasion attack on Japan ever recorded.
Nate Fox and Jason Connell, who worked as directors on Ghost of Tsushima, have now been named official ambassadors of the island of Tsushima. After the game sparked interest in the island and its history.
Patrick Gallagher portrays the fearsome Khotun Khan in 'Ghost of Tsushima', however players may recognise him from his role as another historic figure. Gallagher portrayed Attila the Hun in the 'Night At the Museum' films.
The game allows players to switch the audio to Japanese with English subtitles in an effort to create a more authentic experience.