From being described as "paranormal" to "authentic Tokyo" by its developers in the latest video showcase, Ghostwire: Tokyo has marked its place as one of the hotly anticipated titles of the year. The game is slated to arrive later in March 2022 and fans were privy to new details and an extended gameplay preview this past Thursday.
Ghostwire: Tokyo deals with a paranormal invasion as all residents of Tokyo mysteriously vanish. The player controls Akito, with partner spirit KK, in his quest to eradicate the paranormal spirits from the streets. The combat for the game is unique and has been described as "karate meets magic" by combat director Shinichiro Hara.
First announced back in June 2019, Ghostwire: Tokyo is going to be an action-adventure game with a heavy dose of horror elements and martial arts. The game is set to be released for PlayStation 5 and Windows on March 25, 2022. The title will reportedly be PlayStation-exclusive for at least a year before it debuts on Xbox.
The official description of the game states:
The showcase depicted a surreal Tokyo with a foreboding atmosphere. Akito has elemental abilities - wind, fire and water - that the player can utilize to defeat the paranormal creatures. The game also provides other equipment, such as a bow and arrow, and a grappling hook.
Ghostwire: Tokyo's system requirements have also been revealed, and are as follows:
The game has two editions which players can currently pre-purchase - Standard and Deluxe. Pre-purchasing the Standard edition gives the player the Hannya Outfit, while the Deluxe edition comes with the Streetwear Outfit Pack, Shinobi Outfit & Kunai Weapon.
Pre-purchasing the Deluxe edition through the PlayStation 5 Store also allows players early access to the
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