Was Iki Island real?

Iki Island (Ikishima) 壱岐島 Located between South Korea and the prefecture of Fukuoka, it is hard to believe this little island belongs to Nagasaki prefecture. Much like the rest of Nagasaki and its beautiful islands, Iki Island offers endless enjoyment, from white sand beaches to breathtaking viewpoints.
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Was Tsushima Island real?

Tsushima is a large island of about 82 km from north to south that rests between the northern end of Nagasaki Prefecture and Korea. 90% of the island is mountainous, covered with primeval forests.
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What is the history of Iki Island?

The Iki Islands have been inhabited since the Japanese Paleolithic era, and numerous artifacts from the Jōmon, Yayoi and Kofun periods have been found by archaeologists, indicating continuous human occupation and activity. In the Kojiki Iki island is one of the islands Izanagi and Izanami gave birth to.
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Was Iki Island invaded?

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The ships carried an army of some 16,600-40,000 men, which consisted of Mongols and conscripted Chinese and Koreans. The first Japanese territory to receive these invaders was Tsushima and Iki Islands on 5 and 13 November respectively, which were then plundered.
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What places in Ghost of Tsushima are real?

Table of Contents
  • Tsushima Wildlife Conservation Center.
  • Mt. Joyama.
  • Miuda Beach.
  • Komoda Beach.
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Where is Iki Island in real life?

Iki Island (Ikishima) 壱岐島

Located between South Korea and the prefecture of Fukuoka, it is hard to believe this little island belongs to Nagasaki prefecture. Much like the rest of Nagasaki and its beautiful islands, Iki Island offers endless enjoyment, from white sand beaches to breathtaking viewpoints.
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Is Jin Sakai based on a real person?

All characters in Ghost of Tsushima are fictional, including Jin Sakai and Lord Shimura, despite historical events being portrayed. Developers initially considered using real historical figures but opted for fictional characters to avoid insensitivity.
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Was Khotun Khan real?

The leader of the Mongol Empire in Ghost of Tsushima, Khotun Khan, is a fictional family member of the historical ruling Mongol line of khans. He's the made-up cousin of Kublai Khan and, thereby, the fictional grandson of Genghis Khan, the warlord unifier of the Mongol Empire.
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How old is Jin Sakai?

He's said to be young, but he looks a bit more gizzled in his late 20s or early 30s kind of way. He's said to be young, but he looks a bit more gizzled in his late 20s or early 30s kind of way. They never mention his age in the game.
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What does iki mean in Japanese?

Iki (粋/いき, roughly "chic, stylish") is a Japanese aesthetical ideal of subdued displays of taste and/or wealth, with an emphasis on belying, on first glance, the efforts taken to appear stylish.
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Was Yuna actually on Iki Island?

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However, Jin was actually hallucinating her being there, as his escape was all a trick planned by the Eagle to have him reveal more about his life and if samurai reinforcements are coming to Iki.
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Who is the butcher of Iki Island?

As conflict with criminal bands on the island ultimately escalated to widespread devastation and displacement of innocents, Kazumasa became known as the Butcher of Iki, tarnishing his clan's reputation as well as that of samurai in general on the island, even long after his passing.
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How many hours is Iki Island?

When focusing on the main objectives, Ghost of Tsushima - Iki Island is about 5 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 13½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
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Did Mongols really invade Tsushima?

The invasion force landed first on Tsushima Island in November 1274, where the local samurai force was overwhelmed. The Mongols, with their distinct style of warfare, which included the use of explosive projectiles, were a daunting adversary. From Tsushima, they moved onto Iki Island, also achieving victory.
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How much of Ghost of Tsushima is true?

While not 100% accurate, Ghost of Tsushima is actually based on true historical events, chronicling the first Mongol invasion of Japan in which the island of Tsushima was occupied by the Yuan invasion force.
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Will there be Ghost of Tsushima 2?

It has already been confirmed that developers are working on GoT2. According to the Bloomberg journalist, Sucker Punch is currently not developing any new Sly Cooper, as the studio is fully focused on just one project, which is Ghost of Tsushima 2 itself.
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Who killed Jin's father?

"The realization that Tenzo killed my father enraged me... and gave me an idea. The raiders and I can lure the Eagle into an ambush in Senjo Gorge-just like the one that took my father's life. Fune and Tenzo will meet me to discuss the details... and together we will finally end the Eagle's reign of terror on Iki."
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Is Jin no longer a samurai?

Jin Sakai (境井 仁, Sakai Jin), also known as the Ghost (冥人, Kuroudo), is a former samurai and the protagonist of Ghost of Tsushima and its expansion Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island.
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Do Jin and Yuna get together?

Over the course of Ghost of Tsushima, Jin and Yuna built a very strong bond, primarily based on mutual interest and respect. However, they also shared some very intimate moments, with one particular scene near the end of the game seeming to reveal some romantic connection between them.
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Is Clan Shimura real?

Both characters are entirely fictional. The Sakai samurai clan has existed in real-life for generations, but it wasn't established until the 14th century — and the Sakai clan has never been led by a man named "Jin." There's also no such thing as the "Shimura Clan" in Japan, though Shimura is a fairly common surname.
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Who is Lord Shimura based on?

Lord Shimura is possibly named after Japanese actor Takashi Shimura ( 志村 喬) who is noteworthy for his appearances in 21 of 30 films by Japanese director Akira Kurosawa (more than any other actor) including Rashomon (1950), Seven Samurai (1954) and Throne of Blood (1957).
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Who is the main villain of Ghost of Tsushima?

Khotun Khan (コトゥン・ハーン; Kotun Hān) is the main antagonist of Ghost of Tsushima. He was a cunning and ruthless leader of the Mongol Empire as well as led the forced invasion on Tsushima and Iki island with the help of his ally, the Eagle.
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What clan is Sakai based on?

The Sakai clan (Japanese: 酒井氏, Hepburn: Sakai-shi) was a Japanese samurai clan that claimed descent from the Nitta branch of the Minamoto clan, who were in turn descendants of Emperor Seiwa.
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Is the Sakai clan still alive?

After Kazumasa's death and the invasion of Tsushima, Jin is the last known living member of the dissolved Clan Sakai.
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Did samurai use stealth kills?

Yes, samurais sometimes employed stealth tactics to kill their enemies, known as "shinobi no jutsu" or ninja techniques. While samurais were primarily known for their honor and open combat skills, there were instances where they used stealth to gain an advantage.
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