Ghostwire: Tokyo will launch on March 25

Publisher Bethesda and developer Tango Gameworks announced that Ghostwire: Tokyo will indeed launch on March 25 on PlayStation and PC. They also announced a live showcase of the game set to happen on February 3 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. PT through the PlayStation Youtube channel.

Ghostwire Tokyo will launch on March 25 on PlayStation 5 and PC

Many caught a glimpse of the release date of Ghostwire: Tokyo as the PlayStation Store accidentally showed the release date that was unannounced at the time. The mistake was quickly taken down but not fast enough as many users noticed the date and took a screenshot. 

For those unfamiliar, here’s a quick overview of Ghostwire: Tokyo provided by Bethesda:

A massive paranormal event causes the sudden disappearance of 99% of the population while spirits from Japanese folklore storm Tokyo. Players will harness paranormal abilities to solve the mystery of the disappearances and save the city.

Key Features

Explore a Broken, Beautiful Tokyo – Ghostwire: Tokyo harnesses the power of the PlayStation 5 to re-create Tokyo’s timeless beauty—an unmatched mix of ultra-modern cityscapes, deep dark alleyways, and beautiful ancient temples—but with a supernatural twist that will be a surprise even to those who are familiar with the city. While barren and ominous, the metropolis’ splendor is on full display with iconic landmarks including Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, and more.

Next-Gen Fidelity on PlayStation 5 – Tango Gameworks is using the power and speed of PlayStation 5 to forge a beautiful, supernatural version of Tokyo like never before with haptic feedback for every ability and character action with the DualSense Wireless Controller and advanced 3D spatial audio that immerses the player in an ominous city with dangers to uncover around every corner.

Wield Paranormal Abilities – Ghostwire: Tokyo features a robust combat system that allows players to employ supernatural powers to unleash devastating, otherworldly attacks and interact with the paranormal in a variety of ways—cleanse, banish, and destroy. Throughout their journey players will grow their newfound powers to suit their playstyle and take the fight to the supernatural.

Face the Unknown – Tango is known for their creepy monsters and Japan’s culture—stories of youkai (supernatural beings from Japanese folklore), ghost stories, and urban legends—provides plenty of inspiration. In the studio’s version of Tokyo, evil spirits are wandering the city in search of victims. Players will encounter supernatural entities such as Shiromoku, a spirit of a young bride in a traditional white kimono who was unable to wed her lover and has endless regret, and Amewarashi, a paranormal entity in the form of a child wearing a raincoat that manifests due to its great sadness from being separated from his parents and his mischievous spirit.

Despite Microsoft now set to purchase Bethesda, the company will honor the deal made by Bethesda and Sony before the acquisition was made as Ghostwire: Tokyo will remain as a timed exclusive on the PlayStation 5 for one year. This is a similar agreement to Arkane’s Deathloop that was released in 2021. 

You can watch the Ghostwire: Tokyo showcase when it goes live in the YouTube video shown below.