In March, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed was announced by the developer of Friday the 13th: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds. As Illfonic's past games would imply, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is another asymmetric multiplayer game in which four players take on a paranormal opponent. Illfonic is now back with an exciting update for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. The new Ghostbusters game is officially confirmed to be launching on October 18, just two months from now.With Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed's release date now confirmed, Illfonic has also announced that pre-orders for the upcoming multiplayer game will be opening soon. As previously confirmed, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will be supported on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. While pre-orders don't appear to be available just yet, they should be opening for all supported platforms before long. PC availability will notably be exclusive to the Epic Games Store.Since pre-orders for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed are opening soon, Illfonic also delivered a look at its planned pre-order bonus DLC. Those who pre-order or pre-purchase Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed ahead of October 18 will be given three different rewards. First is advance access to Slimer, one of Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed's first post-launch playable Ghost adversaries. In addition to Slimer, players will be given a Custom Particle Thrower and Proton Pack, as well as Special Clothing Colorways for additional character customization.Those hoping for an early look at Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed won't have to wait for the game's release in October, however. Building off of today's release date announcement, Illfonic wants to let interested gamers see what Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed looks like in motion quickly. Illfonic tells Ghostbusters fans to "Lace your boots and strap on your proton pack" for a special live play session of Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed to be aired on the developer's Twitch channel tomorrow, August 18, at 11:15 AM PT.
Ahead of the livestream, Illfonic also detailed the core gameplay loop for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. Ghostbusters will track down Ghosts by using P.K.E. meters, which can also be used to disable Ghost movement. In addition to targeting the Ghost itself, Ghostbusters can also hunt down their opponent's spawn points and teleportation portals. Then, after catching up to the Ghost, Ghostbusters use their Particle Throwers and traps to catch Ghosts. Ghosts, on the other hand, will cause general horror, possess objects, slime, and summon minions in an attempt to escape the Ghostbusters.
With two months before launch, Ghostbusters fans can expect to hear plenty more regarding Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed before the game's arrival. Illfonic will hopefully share more gameplay, go into the finer details of 'bustin, and also share its plans for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed monetization and post-launch content. Expect that and more in the weeks to come.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed releases October 18 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.