SuckerPunch’s samurai title is set on a Japanese island, something that has given it international flare.
Until the arrival of Ghost of Tsushima, few foreigners knew of the island’s existence, the actual location on which the game is based. Sucker Punch, the studio behind the project, previously collaborated with the local tourism office, but they have now been honored with their appointment as permanent ambassadors. Actually, the custodians of this title are Nate Fox and Jason Connell, game director and creative director, respectively.
The city of Tsushima, which is part of Nagasaki Prefecture, has also announced that they will hold a ceremony to make the appointments official. The particular thing is that due to the serious current health situation caused by the coronavirus, the procedure will be carried out completely digitally. Both will receive an award and a letter of recognition.
Nate Fox and Jason Connell of Sucker Punch.
Thanks from the mayor of Tsushima
Tsushima has also revealed that they will seal a new agreement with Sony Interactive Entertainment to launch a new tourism campaign based on the game, which has been designed to allow fans to discover the island through its key locations. “[Fox y Connel] they have brought the name and history of Tsushima to the whole world in a wonderful way, ”says Hiroki Hitakatsu, mayor of the city.
“Even the Japanese are unaware of the history of the Gen-ko period. As for the rest of the world, Tsushima’s name and location is literally unknown, so we can’t help but appreciate that they showed our culture in this deep story and fantastic graphics. “
The mayor claims that although this award has been awarded to notable Japanese, this is the first time it has been offered to someone “who has spread the name and history of Tsushima through their work.”
From now on, both developers will be ambassadors until they want to continue being so. Hitakatsu reveals that since he found out that they were using Tsushima’s name he began to think about the appointment. “I have not named them for the purpose of doing something in the future. Thanks to both Sucker Punch Productions and SIE, I have listened to people from all over the world who have known Tsushima through their work and who now want to see and know ”the island.
When the restrictions end, he will invite Fox, Connell and the entire Sucker Punch team to visit the island.
Ghost of Tushima is available exclusively for PS4, although it can also be enjoyed on PS5 with improvements.
