A new reason to return to (or simply keep on playing) Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will arrive on April 20th. IllFonic is readying the release of some free, new DLC on this date that will arrive at 11AM (PT). This is the second free DLC release for the game, following a release back in January with additional content.
New on the 20th will be the Courthouse map, the Possessor ghost, new cosmetics, new abilities, and various quality-of-life adjustments. The new Courthouse map is said to combine various halls, offices, and courtrooms together "to form a uniquely entwined gameplay space." The Possessor ghost will have an Ultimate ability that lets it assume control over the NPC civilians or even the Ghostbusters themselves.
On the cosmetic front, new items inspired by Extreme Ghostbusters will be added into the game. Extreme Ghostbusters being a spin-off series of The Real Ghostbusters and aired in late 1997. IllFonic is also adding in some new ghost abilities along with balance adjustments and various quality-of-life changes.
This free DLC is for anybody that owns Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The PC release of this game is still exclusive to the Epic Games Store.
DLC Highlights:
- New Map, The Courthouse - Strange activity is reported at the courthouse, which has made it challenging to conduct legal proceedings. Decades of dark practices and paranormal contact have made the courthouse a hotbed for ghost activity. Halls, offices, and courtrooms all connect to form a uniquely entwined gameplay space.
- New Ghost Type - Possessor Ghost Type + 3 Variants - Scuttle, Hellion, and the famous Terror Sentinel provide the Possessor Ghost type with a unique playstyle. Use unique abilities and the Ultimate Possession to take over Civilians and even Busters!
- New AI type: Drudges - From the depths of the Ghost Realm, come the drudges to help! Summoned by Tobin, these helpful little entities help the ghost haunt the building and scare humans. Busters would be wise to focus on eliminating these spectral aides, and the Ghost can use the rifts to spawn more!
- New Minion Ability: Trap Minions – A singular minion that the ghost plants hidden on the ground or inside of objects will spring to un-life when its stasis field is tripped and latch onto the unsuspecting victim!
- Extreme Ghostbusters cosmetics, gear shells, and other customizations - Buster cosmetics and gear shells that harken back to the Extreme Ghostbusters cartoon series that are unlockable through various Side Hustles and Research Contracts. The team also has new footwear, skirts, kilt bottoms, and several makeup styles to choose from. Shirt logos can now be used on appropriate tops.
- General Improvements - Gear Upgrade Menu Overhaul, Ghost/Buster Bot Improvements, bug fixes, balance, QOL fixes, etc. to further improve the overall experience!
