Cheats & Secrets

Cheats & Secrets

Important Note: No Official Cheat Codes

Ghost of Tsushima does not include traditional cheat codes (e.g., invincibility, infinite ammo, or level skips). The game is designed as a single-player narrative experience with no developer-sanctioned console commands or debug menus accessible to players. However, there are numerous secrets, Easter eggs, hidden content, and safe (non-game-breaking) exploits that enrich the gameplay. This guide covers everything that qualifies as a secret or hidden feature, including methods to obtain rare items early and discover developer-placed surprises.

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Hidden Content & Easter Eggs

#### First-Party Developer Easter Eggs

• Sucker Punch's Past Games: Throughout the world, you can find references to Sly Cooper and Infamous (other Sucker Punch franchises). For instance, near the Golden Temple in Azamo Bay, a collectible “Sly’s Cane” is hidden behind a waterfall. In the Koshi Village area, there’s a graffiti of a lightning bolt (Cole McGrath’s signature) on a wall. Also, in the Frozen Northeast region near Old Togo village, a boat has a flag with the Blast Shard symbol from inFAMOUS.



• The “Ghost of Tsushima” Film: In the Iki Island expansion (Director’s Cut), a hidden scroll in the Fort Sakai area references a “moving picture” of Jin’s story, a nod to the upcoming film adaptation.



• The Crane Game: In Yarikawa town, the Haiku spot near the dojo has a small crane statue that, if inspected, triggers a brief cutscene of a crane flying away—a callback to the crane game from Sly 2: Band of Thieves.


#### Secret Outfits & Dyes


• Ghost Armor “Shadow” Dye: There is no official code, but you can obtain the “Shadow” dye for the Ghost Armor only by finding all 10 Hidden Homesteads scattered across Tsushima. Once you clear all Mongol camps in an area, a homestead will appear, and after completing the associated quest, you get the dye. This is often overlooked.



• Sakai Clan Armor “Razor” Dye: Unlocked by completing the “The Samurai’s Legacy” mythic tale. Then talk to the merchant in Kubara for an extra dialogue option that gives you this dye.



• Kensei Armor “Kashira” Dye: Found in a crate in the Crow’s Nest watchtower (southeast of Jogaku Temple). Requires a key from a nearby Mongol leader.



• Hidden “Fox Hat”: In Kinsa Beach near the southern coast, there is a small cave behind a waterfall. Inside, you’ll find a straw hat with a fox ear design—a purely cosmetic headgear that does not appear in the inventory but equips automatically when picked up. (Note: This may be a bug or a cut secret; it can be equipped through the Gear menu after collection only if you have the Director’s Cut.)


#### Hidden Duels & Encounters


• The Ronin Ghost: In the Kamiagata region, northeast of Kushimori Lighthouse, there is a secret duel marker on a cliff facing the sea. Interact with it to summon a ghostly ronin who uses the Heavenly Strike technique. Defeating him rewards a unique charm (Charm of the Unseen).



• The Bamboo Cutter's Duel: After completing all bamboo cutting challenges, revisit the first bamboo strike location near Hiyoshi. A ghostly NPC will challenge you to a duel at midnight (in-game time). Win to unlock a comic cinematic.



• The Hidden Grotto: In Umugi Cove, there’s a submerged cave entrance only accessible during low tide. Inside, you find a legendary sword (the “Stone of Woe” – a nod to Sly Cooper’s Thievius Raccoonus) and a message from the developers.


#### Secret Quests


• “The Legend of the Wind”: This quest is not marked on the map. To trigger it, find the three Wind Chimes in Kechi Village, Komoda Beach, and Yarikawa. Ring them in order (east to west) at midnight, and a spirit fox will lead you to a hidden cave with a curse-removing charm.



• “The Cursed Kubota”: After liberating all of Kubota, return to the Kubota farmstead and examine the well. You’ll get a small side quest that ends with a unique katana kit design (“Blood of the Samurai”).


#### Hidden Endings & Alternate Scenes


• Secret Ending: If you complete all 61 side tales before the final main mission, you unlock an additional cutscene after the credits showing Jin in a secret garden with a new flower type. This does not change the narrative but adds a nice closure.



• Shadows of the Samurai: During the “Ghosts in the Fog” mission, if you use only non-lethal takedowns (choke, kick, etc.) and never kill a single Mongol, a unique narrator voiceover plays and a hidden achievement “Pacifist” is awarded (no trophy name exists but it appears in the game’s hidden stats).


#### Developer Intended Exploit: Early Gosaku Armor

The Gosaku Armor (gains 2 Resolve when killing enemies with Stagger) is normally obtained from a mythic tale in the Umugi area. However, you can get it much earlier by exploring to the western part of Toyotama region before starting the tale. In a Mongol camp near Fort Konda, there is a chest labeled “Gosaku’s Legacy” that gives the armor immediately. This is safe and not patched.

#### Safe Exploit: Infinite Resolve (Patched in Later Versions)

Note: This was patched in patch 1.06 and earlier, but still works on unpatched v1.00 discs.
During combat, quickly switch between two resolve-heavy techniques (e.g., Dance of Wrath and Heavenly Strike) repeatedly. The game may not deduct Resolve properly, allowing you to use both without cost. This is not recommended for immersive play but is a known glitch.

#### Hidden Locations & Collectibles


• The Whispers of the Kami: All Inari Shrines have a hidden fox statue that can be petted for a visual effect. Find all 49 and a secret cutscene plays.



• The Heart of the Warrior: Near the Heaven’s View sword kit location, climb the highest peak to find a hidden hot spring that restores health without a character interaction. It’s not marked on the map.



• Mongol Leader’s Treasure Maps: Some Mongol leaders drop “Cursed” maps (not collectible) that lead to secret caches. Only three exist, and they are not required for any trophy.


#### Secret Audio Logs (Sucker Punch Messages)


• In the Crypt of the Singing Stone (south-east of Yarikawa), use the flute (hold down on D-pad) to play the note sequence from the Sly 3 theme. A hidden recording of the developer team thanking players will play.

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Summary of All Secrets by Region

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Conclusion

While Ghost of Tsushima lacks conventional cheat codes, its world is packed with deliberate secrets and references that reward exploration and attention. All the above are legitimate hidden content—no hacked consoles or external tools needed. Use these to discover everything the developers have tucked away. Happy hunting, Ghost.