Jin's Journey comprises the main story of Ghost of Tsushima. Consisting of a prologue and three main acts, it follows Jin Sakai's mission to retake his home island of Tsushima from the invading Mongol Empire. Each act is further divided into individual tales (missions).
Act 1: Rescue Lord Shimura[]
| Objective | Tales |
|---|---|
| N/A | The Warrior's Code |
| Recruit Sensei Ishikawa | The Tale of Sensei Ishikawa |
| Recruit Lady Masako | The Tale of Lady Masako |
| Rescue Yuna's blacksmith brother | The Broken Blacksmith |
| Recruit the Straw Hat ronin | Blood on the Grass The Tale of Ryuzo |
| Forge a tool to climb the walls of Castle Kaneda | Hammer and Forge The Iron Hook |
| Infiltrate Castle Kaneda and save your uncle | Shadow of the Samurai |
Act 2: Retake Castle Shimura[]
| Objective | Tales |
|---|---|
| N/A | A New Horizon |
| Contact the shogun for samurai reinforcements | A Message in Fire |
| Recruit the people of Yarikawa to form an army | The Walls of Yarikawa The Coward of Yarikawa The Ghost of Yarikawa |
| Claim your family armor to represent Clan Sakai | Ghosts from the Past |
| Launch the attack on Castle Shimura | A Reckoning in Blood The Fate of Tsushima From the Darkness |
Act 3: Kill the Khan[]
| Objective | Tales |
|---|---|
| Reunite with your allies | Honor and Ash |
| Plan the attack on the Khan's stronghold | Wolves at the Gates A Gathering Storm |
| Contact Lord Shimura to coordinate your attack | Heart of the Jito |
| Kill the Khan and stop the Mongol invasion | Eternal Blue Sky |
| N/A | The Tale of Lord Shimura |