Announced in the first quarter of 2022, Illfonic’s Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed was said to be targeting a Q4 2022 release. Well, we can confirm now that the game is on track for that, as the official Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed release date has been set for October 18 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC!
This was confirmed by Illfonic in a press release sent early to members of the press, and alongside that, we get the Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed pre-order bonuses reveal too! Note that pre-orders kick off tomorrow, August 18 on all platforms.
Pre-order bonuses include:
- Advance access to Slimer
- Custom Particle Thrower & Proton Pack
- Special Clothing Colorways
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer game. Here are details on the gameplay straight from the devs:
Form a team with up to three other Ghostbusters to track down Ghosts haunting a number of locales. Sniff out paranormal activity with the P.K.E. Meter and charge it to unleash a short-range pulse disabling Ghost movement. Unveil hidden rifts acting as the Ghost’s spawn points and teleportation portals, and destroy them. Use the powerful Particle Throwers to capture the Ghost, deploy a trap, and wrangle them into it before they escape!
Meanwhile, the Ghost works alone, roaming around stages like the Museum, an abandoned Prison, and other spooky locations, including a new one to be revealed at Gamescom. Frighten civilians to scare them away. Possess objects to raise the overall Global Haunt percentage, to regain ghost power, or just cause mass hysteria. Use slime to temporarily stun Ghostbusters. Move the rifts to keep them guessing, summon minions to make an escape, and show the Ghostbusters they should be afraid of this Ghost!
Explore the Firehouse, a familiar home base filled with new and recognizable characters alike, before departing on a mission with any combo of friends, random matchmaking, and/or AI bots online or offline in solo mode. Personalize your Ghostbuster’s equipment at the workbench and test out the changes with some target practice in the neighboring alley. Visit Ray’s Occult Books to enter the spectral realm and customize the Ghost’s loadout, skin, and various otherworldly options.
Check out a ton of gameplay footage from the capture event we attend earlier this year. We also published a bulletpoint-filled preview that lists a ton of gameplay details.