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Tango Gameworks and Bethesda Softworks, studios owned by Microsoft, will finally get to release Ghostwire: Tokyo on the Xbox platform. It's taken a little while for the PlayStation 5 timed-exclusive period to run out, but it's finally happening on April 12. On this date, Ghostwire: Tokyo will be released on Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass, and also through Windows PC.
Keep in mind that Ghostwire: Tokyo has been out on PC for as long as it's been available on PlayStation 5. I'm assuming that when Microsoft says it's coming to "Windows PC" they mean that it will be available through the Microsoft Store.
This release on Xbox will include a new game mode called Spider's Thread, along with new areas to explore, extended story cutscenes, various quality-of-life improvements, and more. All of this new and updated content will be included with the Xbox release from the start while PlayStation 5 and PC owners of the game will get an update that comes out on April 12.
New Spider’s Thread Game Mode
In addition to the main game, the Spider’s Thread game mode tasks players to navigate a 30-stage gauntlet selected from over 120 hand-crafted levels with one simple goal: get to the end. As players clear challenges and complete stages, they will unlock more skills and earn in-game currency to spend on upgrades.
Explore New Areas and Uncover More Story
The Spider’s Thread update adds new locations to visit in the ghost-riddled streets of supernatural Tokyo, including the local Middle School area. These new locations come with new missions for players to take on and uncover more mysteries. The main game’s story will also feature extended cutscenes, granting players a deeper look into the plot as they play through Akito & KK’s adventure to stop the menacing Hannya from destroying Tokyo.
Face New Enemies with New Skills
Dangerous new Visitors arrive to Tokyo in the Spider’s Thread update, like the invisible Silent Gaze or elusive Retribution. To defeat these new enemies, Akito will receive new skills including, Charge Rush and devastating Counter Attack.​
In addition to the main game, the Spider’s Thread game mode tasks players to navigate a 30-stage gauntlet selected from over 120 hand-crafted levels with one simple goal: get to the end. As players clear challenges and complete stages, they will unlock more skills and earn in-game currency to spend on upgrades.
Explore New Areas and Uncover More Story
The Spider’s Thread update adds new locations to visit in the ghost-riddled streets of supernatural Tokyo, including the local Middle School area. These new locations come with new missions for players to take on and uncover more mysteries. The main game’s story will also feature extended cutscenes, granting players a deeper look into the plot as they play through Akito & KK’s adventure to stop the menacing Hannya from destroying Tokyo.
Face New Enemies with New Skills
Dangerous new Visitors arrive to Tokyo in the Spider’s Thread update, like the invisible Silent Gaze or elusive Retribution. To defeat these new enemies, Akito will receive new skills including, Charge Rush and devastating Counter Attack.​
I did play Ghostwire: Tokyo nearer to its PC launch and found it to be an "ok" time. I liked the idea behind this game, but did not fully enjoy how it was executed. I really enjoy games that dive into the folklore for a culture or region and this one certainly does a lot of that. That said, the gameplay becomes super repetitive and the story isn't exactly great. I particularly enjoyed some of Ghostwire's side missions, especially the ones that really cranked the "creepy" dial to 10. If you already have Game Pass, trying this one out is probably a no-brainer. If you are going to buy outright, I'd wait to maybe see if the price goes down a bit.
