Ghost of Tsushima Ending Choice: All Endings

Ghost of Tsushima ending choice is a bit complicated thanks to the multiple layers of conflict in the story.

As with any plot-heavy title, Ghost of Tsushima has several impactful choices throughout its narrative. None of these is more important than the end, however, when Jin faces down a crucial character in his life.

Be warned: spoilers exist beyond this point.

Ghost of Tsushima Ending Choice

There are several layers to the conflict going on in Ghost of Tsushima. While the game may appear to be a simple "hero saves the towns" story akin to Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there's actually a few other issues just below the surface.

Revenge and anger has taken root in Jin, forcing him to make choices that go directly against the samurai code of honor he's spent his life studying and living by. So, when making a decision whether or not to kill Lord Shimura, multiple aspects are in play.

Some will say that the "good" ending comes from letting Shimura live. Shimura asks Jin for an honorable death which, after everything that's transpired, is a reasonable request. An honorable death would likely come from Jin's blade and the code of honor certainly condones it. However, Jin, himself, does not. Upon sparing Shimura, Jin proclaims that he will not kill his family—effectively choosing his father over the traditions he's spent his life believing.

This option likely has further lasting consequences. Shimura must live with his choices and, at this point, after straying so far from his ideals, Jin will also have to come to terms with what lies in his own wake.

In contrast, the "bad" ending is the choice to kill him. If Jin decides to kill Shimura, the two have one final discussion where Jin promises his father will be known for his strengths rather than his missteps. This is what Shimura wants—his final request of his son at the end of the line. Some might believe it's what he deserves. It's up for debate whether the slaying of his father leaves Jin with any lasting regrets, however. The two appear to talk it out to a final degree before the shoe drops.

Ultimately, there isn't a true good or bad ending. It comes down to what the player—and Jin—deem to be right.