Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is finally making the leap to Switch later this year in the form of Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed – Ecto Edition, publisher and developer IllFonic has revealed (via Gematsu). The game will be available both physically and digitally when it launches.
Originally launching on Playstation, Xbox, and PC in October 2022, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a multiplayer game which puts four Ghostbusters up against one ghost. On Switch, IllFonic has confirmed that the game will perform at a dynamic resolution from 720p in handheld to 1080p docked. It'll also run at 30fps.
The Ecto Edition will be pushing the Switch to its limits, says developer IllFonic, but it will also bring with it new story content and expand on what's already available in the main game.
Here's some info on the original release:
"Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a fun, multiplayer game perfect for all skill levels. Four proton pack-wielding Ghostbusters attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations in asymmetrical multiplayer battles (online or offline). As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts to evolve their gameplay experiences. The look and feel will deliver to fans an immersive experience in the universe, allowing them to play out their Ghostbusting fantasies. Whether hunting or haunting, the game is easy to learn and fun to master!
This is an asymmetrical game of hide and seek. In true form to IllFonic’s past titles, this title is a 4v1 setup where players will either play as part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a singular Ghost. This game will allow players to enjoy the game solo or with up to four friends. It will have an online and offline single-player mode available in the form of AI-assisted play.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has all the iconic gear and gadgets, from Proton Packs to PKE Meters and Ghost Traps, that fans would expect and new gamers to the universe will enjoy when playing as a Ghostbuster. Ghosts have multiple abilities in their arsenal, like possessing objects, of course sliming, and more, that make haunting all the various locations a blast to play. In addition, many will recognize the Firehouse and Ray’s Occult Books that act as the game’s hub. This is where players will choose missions, customize their characters, practice firing their proton packs, and explore all there is to learn. And yes, you will hear the original film actors reprising their roles as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore, along with some new friends!"
A specific release date for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed - Ecto Edition hasn't been given yet, but we'll be seeing it later in 2023.
Will you be grabbing your Proton Packs for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed? Let us know in the comments.
[source gematsu.com]
Comments 19
Ghostbusters game….. Yes!!!
Oh
Multiplayer…
What a waste.
Asynchronous multiplayer?
Hard pass.
1080p docked is a nice surprise, I may check this one out.
@Stocksy For you maybe. I had the opposite reaction. Dumb game, of wait it has asymmetrical multiplayer. Might be fun.
Sounds like a remake of Luigi’s Ghost Mansion…
https://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/nintendoland/a/a9/Luigis_ghost_mansion_gameplay_screen.jpg?width=640
I'll be getting the physical edition
@Poodlestargenerica aye modern gamers don’t seem to be able to play a good solo player game and just throw money at disposable multiplayer games that will vanish forever after 1-2 years
@Stocksy I won't disagree with that in general, but it doesn't really have to do with this game. I just think this looks like a fun thing to play with my girlfriend, and there's not that many asymmetrical couch multiplayer games.
Could be a good time at the right price. I won’t drop $60 on it, but if it launches at a budget or just wait for a good sale I may consider it. Not very often we get a good Ghostbusters game. Only one I can even think of is the ps3/360 one that we got remastered. Hopefully this and the VR one coming this year will be worth getting. Does anybody remember if this launched at full price on the other consoles? Honestly I didn’t even hear about this game until just a couple months ago
Was that Samhain at the end??
Any Single player content at all?
@Darthmoogle it launched at 40$ on consoles, so you don't have to worry about it being any higher than that.
@popey1980 that’s a very good question because this game is marketed as an asynchronous multiplayer game. It does say it has single player options in the form of ai bots, but then they state “it will also bring with it new story content and expand on what's already available in the main game.” I would like to know what this “story content” is if it’s just a multiplayer game
"Spirit , some people hear it, some people fear it, spirit, some people just won't go near it!"
-Doug E. Fresh
Yessss, I really wanted this game to make the leap over to switch 👻
@Bizzyb Goes straight to my wishlist if it is him. I would insta-lock if he's playable.
@Bizzyb I was thinking the exact same.
As a GB fan I'm all over this and am glad to know it'll be on Switch finally. Can't wait!
Yes it’s true. This man has no Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed.
They teased the Spirit of Halloween, Samhain at the end there Just watched the first episode with him again a few weeks ago. J. Michael Strazcynski wrote some great episodes for THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS. Seeing this tease has me all in when it drops on Switch!
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