Ghostwire: Tokyo, the upcoming game from Tango Gameworks, the developer behind The Evil Within franchise, has been delayed. In a message posted toTwitter, the studio wrote that the title would release in early 2022.Ghostwire: Tokyowas originally set to release this year, although a date was never specified.
According to the statement,Ghostwire: Tokyois being delayed for the health of the developers working on the game. “We want to get the game in your hands as soon as possible,” the message reads, “so you can experience the unforgettable version of a haunted Tokyo that we’ve been hard at work building. At the same time, we’re also focused on protecting the health of everyone at Tango. Our new release window will give us time to bring the world ofGhostwireto live as we’ve always envisioned it.”
An update on Ghostwire: Tokyo from@TangoGameworks:pic.twitter.com/hK3TF23A8o
— Ghostwire: Tokyo (@playGhostwire)June 13, 2025
Ghostwire: Tokyowas initially announced at E3 2019 during the Bethesda showcase with aneerie trailerthat showed people disappearing from the streets of Tokyo as strange creatures take over. Agameplay reveal trailerfor the game was also released last year, showing off some of its magic-filled supernatural combat and the monsters that players would fight against.
If you don’t rememberGhostwire: Tokyo‘s announcement, you may recall seeing the game’s creative director, Ikumi Nakamura, across the internet at some point. Her presentation for the game at Bethesda’s 2019 E3 conference gained immense popularity due to her wholesome stage presence.
Despite being published by Bethesda, and therefore owned by Microsoft,Ghostwire: Tokyois still set to be atimed exclusivefor the PlayStation 5, much likeDeathloop. It is not clear whenGhostwire: Tokyowill come to other platforms.