Ghostwire: Tokyo - Release date, system requirements, and more

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.

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When is Ghostwire: Tokyo releasing?

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:

"Tokyo is overrun by deadly supernatural forces, perpetrated by a dangerous occultist, causing Tokyo’s population to vanish in an instant. Ally with a powerful spectral entity on their quest for vengeance and master a powerful arsenal of abilities to unravel the dark truth behind the disappearance as you FACE THE UNKNOWN in Ghostwire: Tokyo."

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.

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System requirements

Ghostwire: Tokyo's system requirements have also been revealed, and are as follows:

Minimum system requirements:

• OS: 64-BIT WINDOWS 10 VERSION 1909 OR HIGHER
• Processor: CORE I7 4770K @ 3.5GHZ OR AMD RYZEN 5 2600
• Memory: 12 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 OR AMD RX 5500 XT (VRAM 6 GB OR HIGHER)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended system requirements

• OS: 64-BIT WINDOWS 10 VERSION 1909 OR HIGHER
• Processor: CORE I7 6700 @ 3.4GHZ OR AMD RYZEN 5 2600
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080 OR AMD RX 5600 XT (VRAM 6 GB OR HIGHER)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 20 GB available space

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Pricing and editions

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 game on March 22, 2022. The Standard edition is priced at $59.99 / INR 2,499 and the Deluxe edition will cost $79.99 / INR 3,099.

According to the developers, Ghostwire: Tokyo is "truly Japanese" and a homage to Japanese folklore, with enemy archetypes such as yokais being featured in the game.