Ghost of Tsushima has been one of the most praised titles of the 2020s, which has left many hoping for a sequel on the horizon. After a successful PC port was released earlier this year, the audience for Ghost of Tsushima has only expanded, making a follow-up entry feel inevitable.
Despite the PC port, there hasn’t been much fresh Ghost of Tsushima news or content — until now. This year’s Gamescom was filled to the brim with major announcements, but one of the most compelling was from Prime Video. During the opening night of Gamescom, Prime Video announced Secret Level, a 15-episode anthology series based on a variety of gaming titles. Ghost of Tsushima helps make up the series roster, and it could give insight into what a potential sequel may hold.
Secret Level Could Provide a Sneak Peek Into Ghost of Tsushima 2
Potentially Setting the Stage For a Ghost of Tsushima Sequel
Hopes have been high for an official Ghost of Tsushima 2 announcement, but Sucker Punch and Sony have yet to make those dreams become reality. Secret Level may not be a full-blown sequel, but if one is planned, it is likely that the Ghost of Tsushima episode will lay the groundwork for the franchise’s future. As of now, there is no clear plot for what Secret Level‘s Ghost of Tsushima story will be about. Despite the mystery, it would be surprising if a new story focused on Jin Sakai didn’t inspire the potential sequel at least a little bit.
Of course, there is the very real possibility that Secret Level could just be a one-off thing. There is a diverse list of games being featured in episodes, like God of War and Sifu. It is unlikely that every episode is going to be a teaser for future games, so it’s possible that Secret Level is simply a fun way to explore franchises further in a singular narrative. Between Secret Level and the live action Ghost of Tsushima movie currently in development, the property could just be branching out into other avenues instead of looking towards a sequel. However, the timing of Secret Level‘s release could ultimately be teasing big things ahead.
Secret Level’s Release Date is Timed a Bit Too Perfectly
There have already been a massive number of great gaming events this year. From the various showcases to the huge events, like Gamescom, many developers and titles have had huge stages to make announcements from. However, there is still a major event on the horizon that makes the release date for Secret Level seem highly intentional. Secret Level is set to premiere on Prime Video on December 10, while the 2024 Game Awards go live on December 11.
Having this series and event premiere back-to-back is unlikely to be a mere coincidence. If a Ghost of Tsushima 2 is on the horizon, the combination of Secret Level and the Game Awards would be the perfect opportunity for Sucker Punch to make an official announcement. It has now been four years since Ghost of Tsushima was first released. If Sucker Punch has any intentions of making a new chapter, it is better for a reveal to come sooner rather than later.
Since Ghost of Tsushima‘s release, there have been several games based in feudal Japan, and Sucker Punch will want to continue riding the wave it helped start before it risks fizzling out. As the wait for Ghost of Tsushima 2 continues, many are wondering why Sucker Punch has yet to make it official. However, the impending arrival of Secret Level and the Game Awards may give some long-awaited answers to questions about a new Ghost of Tsushima.
