Strap on your proton pack and VR headset and step into the world of Ghostbusters in immersive virtual reality.

This new chapter in the world of Ghostbusters will see players step into the boilersuits of a new cast of characters at the start of their journey running their own ghost-busting headquarters out of San Francisco.

Track, blast, and trap ghosts in gripping encounters by wielding iconic equipment. Go it alone, or as a team with up to three friends in co-op, in an extensive and engrossing campaign. Continue the Ghostbusters’ legacy, protect the city from fiendish ghosts, and experience all the humor and frights from the beloved franchise.

Legendary locations in the city such as the Golden Gate Bridge will be brought to life across an extensive and engrossing campaign where players can go solo or team with up to three friends in co-op to stop the powerful Ghost Lord and his band of malevolent ghosts from causing chaos throughout the city. With the ability to wield and upgrade iconic Ghostbusters equipment and customize elements of their characters’ look, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord lets players truly live the life of a Ghostbuster with all of the fun and frights that come with it.

Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR) and award-winning VR developer nDreams revealed an October 26 launch date for Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, and confirmed crossplay support between PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest 3 headsets. Players were given a first look at PlayStation VR2 gameplay and features in a brand new trailer.

“It's almost time to team up with friends in a new city, with a new crew, in the next big Ghostbusters adventure. We are thrilled to offer players a way to immerse themselves in the world of Ghostbusters like never before, only possible through virtual reality,” says Jake Zim, Senior Vice President, Virtual Reality, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “We’ve still got more surprising news to share, and we can’t wait to get the game in players' hands October 26, just in time for Halloween!”

The PlayStation VR2’s capabilities bring the Ghostbusters universe to life. Step into the role of a Ghostbuster like never before with PlayStation VR2 Sense™ Technology.:

• 4K HDR display - PlayStation 5’s graphical capabilities intensify emotional experiences, from experiencing dread in dimly lit settings to the thrill of illuminating rooms with a proton wand and encountering cinematic ghostly effects.
• Eye Tracking - Enhances accuracy, menu navigation, and object interaction while improving communication during cooperative gameplay, allowing players to see and react to teammates more clearly. An essential component to working together to bust ghosts.
• Eye tracking on PS VR2 is a game changer when it comes to accuracy and ease of use. We had first-hand experience with the power of eye tracking in our game Synapse, which released earlier this year. As you’d expect, we’ve implemented it here too as an option for menu navigation, as well as making it intuitive to grab objects from a distance.
• However, it’s been most transformative in our cooperative game when it comes to communication, like seeing where your teammates are looking – as well as sharing a wink or two! It’s uncanny how easy it is to recognize a friend from the real world by their avatar’s mannerisms.
• Headset feedback - Feel the vibration of ghosts flying through with headset rumble. Subtle, responsive vibrations cue players to key details during gameplay, delivering visceral sensations during ghostly encounters, from subtle cues to spine-tingling shocks.
• Haptic feedback - Who doesn’t want to squeeze a marshmallow in VR? PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers bring an authentic feel to classic Ghostbuster gear, like picking up PKE Meters or squishing pesky Mini-Pufts out to sabotage gear.
• Adaptive triggers - Experience the thrill of priming a Proton Wand and then unleashing its power with a click. Adaptive triggers enhance immersion with all manners of authentic Ghostbustin’ gear, from proton wands to the brand-new muon trap thrower.

Ghostbuster: Rise of the Ghost Lord will support both free and paid additional downloaded content. Get the most out of the game with the Full Containment Edition, which includes the full game and post-launch content: four equipment skins, 10+ additional player avatars, a Slimer Hunt feature and collectible, and more, all at a discounted price.

On the PlayStation Store, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is available for pre-order for a limited time with a ten percent discount of $31.49 for the base game and $49.49 for the Full Containment Edition. The Full Containment Edition is available for pre-order on the Meta Quest Store, for a limited time, with a five-dollar discount at $49.99. All pre-order sales are valid now through October 26.

Continue the Ghostbusters’ legacy, protect the city from fiendish ghosts, and experience all the humor and frights from the beloved franchise.

Who they gonna call? You!

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord is coming to Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3 and Playstation VR2 on October 26, 2023.