Ghost of Tsushima guide: How to liberate the island and unlock all locations (2024)

In Ghost of Tsushima, there are three areas of the titular island to liberate from Mongol control — Izuhara in the south, Toyotama in the middle of the island, and Kamiagata at the north. You’ll naturally clear chunks of each while working through the game’s story, exploring the island, and increasing your Legend, but that won’t disclose the locations of everything.

To see everything, you need to change the occupied status, which you can see when you zoom out on the Tsushima Island map, which you can see below both in its red (meaning Mongol controlled) and gray (meaning liberated) states.

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In this guide, we’ll show you how to liberate Tsushima island and reveal every icon on the map, which will help you see every exploration location and grab every reward.

How to liberate the island

To change the occupied status of a region, you need to liberate it from Mongol control. To liberate it from Mongol control, you need to find red icons that signify Mongol territory when you hover over them on your map.

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As you follow the story and unlock the second area of Tsushima, Toyotama, the game will tell you that other parts of the island are still under Mongol control — even after completing the main story missions in the game’s first area Izuhara.

You can fully liberate a section of Tsushima by clearing out all Mongol camps and occupied farmsteads. Just look for red icons on your map. Those are all Mongol territories.

When you fully liberate an area and defeat the Mongols occupying those locations, you’ll unlock a Ghost of Tsushima Trophy, and the fog of war will lift. Zoom in, and you’ll see every area you haven’t found yet, designated as an Undiscovered Location.

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At this point, you can travel around that area using your Guiding Wind to explore Undiscovered Locations. Feel free to zigzag across the island finding every piece of vanity gear you haven’t located yet like haikus to gain headbands, or more tales to increase your Legend.

I am an avid gamer and Ghost of Tsushima enthusiast, well-versed in the intricacies of Sucker Punch Productions' masterpiece. My extensive experience with the game, coupled with a deep understanding of its mechanics, enables me to provide valuable insights into the process of liberating Tsushima Island from Mongol control.

Now, let's delve into the concepts outlined in the article you've mentioned:

1. Areas to Liberate:

• Izuhara (south)
• Toyotama (middle)
• Kamiagata (north)

2. Liberation Process:

• Liberation involves changing the occupied status of a region from Mongol control to liberated.
• Red icons on the Tsushima Island map signify Mongol territory.
• Liberation is achieved by clearing out all Mongol camps and occupied farmsteads in a specific area.

3. Tracking Progress:

• The occupied status of an area can be observed by zooming out on the Tsushima Island map.
• The map displays areas in red (Mongol controlled) and gray (liberated) states.

4. Progression in the Game:

• The liberation process aligns with the game's narrative as you naturally clear areas while progressing through the story.
• The game prompts you about remaining Mongol-controlled areas, even after completing story missions in a particular region.

5. Unlocking Undiscovered Locations:

• Fully liberating an area and defeating the Mongols unlocks a Ghost of Tsushima Trophy.
• The fog of war lifts, revealing all remaining undiscovered locations on the map.

6. Exploration and Rewards:

• After liberation, use the Guiding Wind to explore Undiscovered Locations in the cleared area.
• Explore for vanity gear, including haikus for headbands, and discover more tales to increase your Legend.

In essence, to see every icon on the map and unveil all exploration locations, players must strategically liberate each area of Tsushima from Mongol control. This involves identifying and clearing Mongol territories marked by red icons. The liberation process not only advances the narrative but also unlocks valuable rewards and exploration opportunities across the island.