Studio Illfonic unveils Ghostbusters: Ghosts Unleashed
Studio Illfonic, a studio known for provocative projects, has announced a fresh title tied to the Ghostbusters universe. The project is named Ghostbusters: Ghosts Unleashed and is positioned as a competitive multiplayer experience that fans of the franchise can enjoy on multiple platforms.
The core gameplay centers on an asymmetrical 4 against 1 format. Four players step into the roles of the living fighters, while a single player controls a ghost. The ghost can teleport, phase through barriers, and stun opponents, creating tense, strategic cat-and-mawn encounters. Both ghosts and fighters offer customization options, allowing players to tailor their on-screen identities and loadouts to suit their preferred play style.
Alongside entirely new fighters, the game will feature beloved characters from the original films. Winston Zeddmore and Ray Stantz make appearances within the game world, offering guidance and commentary about the spectral threats players encounter. Their presence anchors the gameplay in the familiar Ghostbusters lore, while new heroes bring fresh dynamics to the base that serves as a hub for players to receive tips and learn about the ghosts haunting the environment.
The title aims to deliver a party-driven experience with cooperative and competitive elements, blending nostalgia with modern multiplayer design. It invites players to form teams, coordinate strategies, and react quickly to evolving ghost abilities and behaviors. The spectral adversaries are designed to be varied and adaptive, keeping sessions unpredictable and challenging for both veteran Ghostbusters fans and newcomers alike.
The game is slated for release in the fourth quarter of 2022 across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S. The PC version was positioned as temporarily exclusive to the Epic Games Store, a move that aligns with broader industry patterns of platform-specific launches for PC titles. The announcement underscores a commitment to delivering a robust, cross‑platform Ghostbusters experience with ongoing post‑launch support and updates to expand the roster of fighters and ghosts over time.
As fans anticipate more details, the studio emphasizes a gameplay loop built around teamwork, role specialization, and spectral strategy. With a blend of familiar characters and new combatants, Ghosts Unleashed aspires to offer a lively, replayable arena where each match feels unique and the haunting never truly ends.