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These sales figures challenge narratives that claimed Japanese audiences wouldn’t embrace Ghost of Tsushima due to cultural concerns. Critics and social commentators previously argued that the game’s Japanese setting might feel inauthentic or be viewed through a lens of cultural insensitivity, especially given its development by a Western studio, Sucker Punch.
However, the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive, both critically and commercially. Japanese fans and critics alike have appreciated the game’s authentic portrayal of feudal Japan, contributing to its record-breaking sales. This response highlights a disconnect among some Western commentators who underestimated Japanese consumer preferences and cultural reception.