
There is a reason for this, however, as Skyrim loads in-game much more than Ghost of Tsushima does. Loading from the title menu shows a bit of a difference, with Ghost of Tsushima taking roughly 43.5 seconds, while Skyrim only takes roughly 22 seconds to load into the game. We compared the load times of both games on the same PS4 Pro system. Skyrim started out on PS3 and Xbox 360, older technology, but has since been heavily updated with the Special Edition on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. There are some stark differences between Ghost of Tsushima and Skyrim, with the most obvious being the age difference. Ghost of Tsushima's Fast Travel Loads Are Truly Impressive Comparing the load times of the two games can show just how far video games have come. Of course, one of the most influential open-world games of all time is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which has a notoriously massive world. Particularly interesting is Ghost of Tsushima's load times from fast traveling, which feels almost instantaneous compared to other titles. Related: Ghost of Tsushima Shows the Need For an Assassin’s Creed in Japan

Even with a massive open-world, Ghost of Tsushima's load times are equally impressive and could be an indication of what fans can expect on the PS5. Ghost of Tsushima's open-world is certainly impressive, especially coming from a studio that previously worked on Sly Cooper and inFamous. With a gorgeous open world, intense combat, and a fantastic photo mode, it's has been a hit with fans. Ghost of Tsushima is a swan song for the PS4, as one of the last big exclusives before Sony starts migrating to the PS5.
