Sucker Punch's critically-acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima is now available on PC as well as PlayStation, but which audio option is best? This is easily one of the most cinematic games to come out of Sucker Punch, and the wide array of audio options reflect this intent. Players are given plenty of choices regarding the game’s audio and language settings.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut has also significantly improved the audio experience for the PlayStation 5 and PC. The game utilizes spherical audio, which lets you pinpoint audio sources from different locations. For example, when players swipe to call the wind, they can hear a faint whistling sound from the back and travel in that direction. A similar treatment has also been given to the ocean around Iki Island. Many of these meaningful updates to sound design make the experience whole, especially in the Director's Cut version.

Best Audio Settings In Ghost Of Tsushima

Every Setting You Can Tweak

Ghost of Tsushima offers a variety of audio output options to best match the player’s audio setup. Players who utilize a headset should opt for the Headphones (3D Audio) option, providing the most transparent and immersive experience possible.

If you are using a PlayStation 5, make sure you enable the 3D Audio setting within the game and in your console's system settings. Head to Settings > Sound > Audio Output to enable the setting on your PlayStation 5. Once you have enabled this option, you must adjust your audio profile by selecting a profile that you prefer.

On the PlayStation 4, the 3D Audio option can only be enabled from within the game via the "Sound Mode" option and works properly only with Sony's Platinum Headset.

If you play on the PlayStation 4 and use a Gold Wireless Headset, you can select a preset to enhance your audio experience. While there is no specific preset for Ghost of Tsushima in the companion app, you can select presets for other games, such as Uncharted 4 or God of War. Both presets will somewhat improve the audio experience and deliver excellent atmospheric sounds that are well-suited for Ghost of Tsushima.

There is also a regular headphones option. Players who want to keep the levels down and do not use a headset should opt for Night Mode, which reduces the aggressiveness of the audio during combat. There are also options for home theater, bookshelf speakers, and soundbars, which should be utilized depending on the sort of equipment used for the audio.

Ghost of Tsushima gives players the option to change audio settings mid-game, so you will not be locked into one setting.

In of specific volume options, you will have the ability to slide each individual output to your preference. You can adjust your audio preferences to perfection between music, dialogue, SFX, and cutscenes. Here are all the options you can tweak within the game:

If the music sounds are overpowering dialogue or combat sequences, you might want to lower the music volume or raise the other options. Generally, keeping each option around 75% is an excellent audio balance. Since this is a single-player-only game, Ghosts of Tsushima does not require any audio input devices from the player.

How To Fix Common Audio Bugs & Issues

Some s on the PlayStation 5 have reported minor audio bugs where the sound would become inaudible or lose sound from the center channel. There are a few tweaks you can do to fix these minor issues. Some tweaks may involve changing settings within the console's audio settings or on your TV.

• Fix 1: On the PS5, go to Settings > Sound and switch audio from "TV" to "TV Amplifier."
• Fix 2: You may have to change the audio format on your TV. This a common issue with LG OLED TVs and other models. Head to Settings > Sound > Additional/Expert Settings > HDMI Input Audio Format. Switch the format to "PCM."
• Fix 3: If you are still facing audio issues while in PCM mode, try switching your TV's audio format to "Dolby/DTS."

Many Ghost of Tsushima players on PC have reported audio issues, especially when entering Iki Island. While this bug might be fixed in a future update, it can only be resolved by disabling DLSS and frame generation in the launcher options menu at the time of writing. Once the game starts, you can enable these settings again from the game's visual options.

Best Language Settings In Ghost Of Tsushima

Should You Play In Japanese Or English?

Ghost of Tsushima also offers players different audio language options, allowing them to choose between two languages – English and Japanese. Players can choose to play the game with Japanese audio and English subtitles. Though the lip-syncing will be slightly off, it provides a much more immersive experience. Ghost of Tsushima players who are not too bothered by the lack of authenticity can turn on English audio with or without Japanese subtitles. English subtitles are available as well.

The generally preferred language setting in Ghosts of Tsushima is to keep the audio language Japanese while ensuring the audio test is in your preferred language.

Perhaps one of the most impressive aspects is Ghost of Tsushima's Kurosawa Mode, which transforms the entire game into a black-and-white cinematic experience meant to resemble classic samurai movies. This changes the audio drastically – it becomes tinny, with shakiness and scratchiness, meant to resemble the classic films. Visually, it's stunning, but for players looking for the best audio experience, turning it off is in their best interest. Ghost of Tsushima offers a variety of audio options to allow players to tailor the gameplay experience to their preferences.