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Once again you begin with a map that’s almost completely blank and are free to set out in any direction to discover its many landmarks, areas of interest, and some of the coolest Easter eggs I’ve seen in a while. Iki Island has some of the coolest Easter eggs I've seen in a while.īut story aside, the best part about this expansion is the whole new island to explore. There are certainly one or two head-scratching plot reveals that border on illogical, but all things considered, I enjoyed the tale of Iki Island and the way it forced Jin to reconcile with his past. We get to see Jin’s character explored to a degree far beyond what happens in the main campaign, which is great. Iki Island is a place of great significance to Jin because it’s the place where his father died, which makes the story deeply personal. Wanting to nip the invasion in the bud, Jin heads to Iki Island himself, which is a mostly lawless land inhabited primarily by bandits who are also suffering at the hands of The Eagle and her tribe. That’s when Jin discovers that a group of Mongols, led by a woman named The Eagle, are planning an invasion of Tsushima from the neighboring Iki Island. In order to play the Iki Island content, you’ll need to progress to at least Act 2 of the main campaign (you can also circle back and do it after beating the story). And while none of it goes any further than just “more Ghost of Tsushima,” in my book, more Ghost of Tsushima is always a great thing. This Iki Island expansion is its first paid DLC, which is also included as part of the new Director’s Cut, and it delivers a brand-new island, a new story chapter, new sidequests, and a healthy heap of new secrets and collectibles to discover. Ghost of Tsushima was an amazing game when it came out a year ago, with a meaty campaign, stellar samurai combat, and arguably one of the most gorgeous open worlds ever created.