One of the first things you will likely notice when playing Ghost of Tsushima is the lack of a mini-map. They’ve been the standard fare in open world games for years, but the latest PS4 exclusives are bucking the trend. Instead, you will use the wind to navigate. It might sound confusing, but in this guide we will explain exactly how to use the guide wind in Ghost of Tsushima.
How to use the guide wind in Ghost of Tsushima
Using the guiding wind in Ghost of Tsushima is as simple as swiping on the DualShock 4 touchpad. Once you have performed this action on the PS4 controller, simply follow the direction the wind is blowing to reach your destination. The breeze will direct you right where you are going and you can easily change your target destination by placing a waypoint on the map.
The ghost of Tsushima by Sbigoattacco aims to be an immersive and authentic representation of feudal Japan; one of the ways the team achieved this is by removing the HUD elements as a mini-map. In its place is the guide wind mechanics, which also doubles as a tool to showcase the game’s stunning visuals. Summoning the wind with an upward swipe of the touchpad often throws a ton of pretty cool effects on the screen.
The golden birds also serve to preserve your Ghost of Tsushima dive. If you’ve noticed these golden creatures fidgeting and wondering what they do, check out our dedicated guide that covers just that.
While Ghost of Tsushima has a lot of familiar mechanics, loving touches like these really help it stand out. As a result, the game has earned a strong review from Game Revolution.
How does the guiding wind of the ghost of Tsushima work?
- Swipe up on the touchpad to summon the guiding wind in Ghost of Tsushima.
- Follow the direction that the wind blows to reach your destination.
- To change the target destination, place a waypoint on the map screen.
- The Guide Wind serves to immerse players in feudal Japan, replacing a distracting mini-map HUD element.
