Is your proton pack charged? Have you gotten Real in Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, but now you’re ready to take things to the Extreme? Are you read to bust some more ghosts in a new location? Or have you been too busy binge-watching the Bass Masters marathon?
In any case, it doesn’t take a legal eagle to get this update. This is the second free DLC pack from Illfonic, and it drops at about 2pm EST on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
According to the press release, Busters can now take on an infamous herald of Gozer while dodging new minions and AI.
“Is it Ghostbusters 2?”
This update features a new level called, in short, The Courthouse. Inspired by Ghostbusters 2‘s famous courtroom scene, we now get to run around a level that is a full courthouse with multiple courtrooms, offices, and hallways. This map looks like it will be a fun one. I really like the atmosphere in the pictures. (Don’t think it’s lost on us that the second DLC pack has a level inspired by the second Ghostbusters film. I’m sure that was intentional.)
The Terror Sentinel from Ghostbusters: Afterlife joins the party
While the Scoleri brothers would have been a great addition to the game, word on the street is that they may be off-limits because of the video game’s rating. My understanding is that once a game has been rated, the DLC must be the same rating or lower, but can not exceed the rating of the base game. If it does exceed the rating of the base game, the entire game’s rating may be changed to the rating of the DLC, and that’s not something they want to see happen. The Scoleri brothers, because they were people, and look like people, would mean the rating would move from E10+ to M, which is not something they want to do.
Anyhow, the first DLC pack brought of Ghostbusters: Afterlife‘s Muncher, and this pack brings us that film’s Terror Sentinel. Part of a new ghost type called Possessor, it is joined by two other new ghosts, Scuttle and Hellion. These ghosts can possess both Civilians and Busters!
More like Ghostbusters: The Video Game Multiplayer?
A new AI type called Drudges is being introduced. These little entities will help the ghost to haunt the building as well as scare humans. The ghost can also use rifts to spawn more of these little guys. This element sounds like it could make the multiplayer feel a bit similar to the multiplayer mode in Ghostbusters: The Video Game, where there were many ghosts to bust or destroy. Not saying it’s 100% going to be like that, but it’s things like this that make it closer to that experience in small ways.
Trap Minions add to this feel, as the ghost can plant one of these on the ground or inside of objects. When the stasis field is tripped, it attacks.
From the Real to the Extreme
The first DLC pack gave us shells and cosmetics from The Real Ghostbusters. This one gives us the same additions, this time from Extreme Ghostbusters. The customization options are already insane, and this will make it even more so. Want a Real Ghostbusters Proton Pack and Thrower, with a Ghostbusters PKE Meter and an Extreme Ghostbusters Ghost Trap? You can do that! Mix and match components and shells to your heart’s content.
I’m hoping they’ll have the ability to create character load-outs soon. It’s a feature that has been confirmed to be in development, and will give me the desire to do what I haven’t done yet: create more characters such as the Real Ghostbusters and Extreme Ghostbusters, as well as Janine!
Quality of Life Improvements
We can also look forward to the gear upgrade menu being overhauled, bots playing better (both Ghost and Buster bots), balance, and other bug fixes. I’m sure we’ll get a full list of improvements in a few days to explain all of this.
Look for more posts about this throughout the day tomorrow, as we highlight each update with many pictures and screenshots from the new update!
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!
Remember, IllFonic plans to release similar DLC Drops each quarter of 2023 for free, in addition to the continued Quality of Life patches supporting Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed can be purchased at: Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace
This game has full crossplay support.
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About Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
In Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Ray and Winston open the Firehouse to you and the next generation of Ghostbusters. This asymmetrical game of hide and seek is a 4v1 setup where players will either play as part of a team of new Ghostbusters or a singular Ghost. This title not only allows players to enjoy the game solo or with up to four friends but will also have an online and offline single-player mode available in the form of AI-assisted play. Most importantly the more you play a story will unravel (with cutscenes.) Whether hunting or haunting, the game is easy to learn and fun to master!
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed has all the iconic gear and gadgets, from Proton Packs to PKE Meters and Ghost Traps, that fans would expect and new gamers to the universe will enjoy when playing as a Ghostbuster. In addition, many will recognize the Firehouse and Ray’s Occult Books that act as the game’s hub. This is where players will choose missions, customize their characters, practice firing their particle throwers, and explore all there is to learn. And yes, you will hear the original film actors reprising their roles as Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore, along with some new friends!
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 hunt or haunt action-packed video game from the asymmetrical multiplayer experts at IllFonic, is set to release the game’s second DLC on April 20, 2023. This FREE DLC accompanies the purchase of the game, which is rated E10+ and available on PC/Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $39.99.
Have you ever dreamt about taking on a Class VII other-dimensional entity that drools? This is your chance! On the flip side, have you ever wanted to be the one to have the power to summon ultimate fury… This DLC gives fans a chance to do both, along with experiencing new minions, AI, and a brand new map. This packed DLC is sure to have fans playing well past witching hour.
- As a Ghostbuster – Be one of the four proton pack-wielding Ghostbusters and attempt to catch a Ghost haunting unique locations with your trusty ghost trap and tools. Use the P.K.E. Meter to sniff out rifts that act as the Ghost’s spawn points and destroy them with your Proton Pack’s particle thrower before the Ghost completes their haunt. As players progress, they will unlock cosmetics and upgrades for both Ghostbusters and Ghosts to evolve their gameplay experiences. The look and feel will deliver to fans an immersive experience in the universe, allowing them to play out their Ghostbusting fantasies.
- As the Ghost – Ghosts have multiple abilities in their arsenal, like possessing objects, of course sliming, and more, that make haunting all the various locations a blast to play. Choose from up to five Ghosts with unique skills, ultimate abilities, and commendable minions fueled by ectoplasm. Fly around public locations and possess an inordinate amount of inanimate objects to evade pursuing Ghostbusters. Frighten citizens until they flee in fear, prank unsuspecting Ghostbusters, and hide your rifts to spawn safely in case you get trapped.
- Locations – Explore multiple unique locations including, a museum, winter lodge, docked ship, multi-leveled prison, and an active brewery. Complete challenges, customize your Ghostbuster and Ghosts, and locate hidden spores, mold, and fungus to gain access to more unlockables.
- Game Tip – As you play more, a story arc unveils itself. Follow the requests of Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore to uncover cutscenes that build to an exciting conclusion! Yes, it’s multiplayer with more…