Best DLC/Expansion of 2021
1st Runner-Up: Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island
Senior Editor Alex Gibson: News of a full-blown expansion for Sucker Punch’s smash hit, Ghost of Tsushima, came as music to the ears of those who enjoyed the base game as much as we did here at Twinfinite. In part, much of that excitement was the mere prospect of having an excuse to return to its gorgeous sandbox and once again behold its excellent gameplay, but mostly because there was a sense that whatever Sucker Punch did deliver was going to be of exceptional quality.
While Iki Island doesn’t quite hit the highs of First Light, the acclaimed expansion to Sucker Punch’s Infamous Second Son, it’s still a brilliant addition that proved one of 2021’s big DLC highlights.
In particular, we loved that the story strengthens Jin’s character arc by shining a light on an aspect of his youth not particularly well explained in the base game. Add to that challenging new combat encounters, side quest activities, and the immersive DualSense functionality for those playing on PS5 and you have an experience that represents a cherry on the top of an already brilliant game.
