Summary
Fans of the supernatural first-person action-adventureGhostwire: Tokyocan pick up a new gift in-game for free. Developer Tango Gameworks and publisher Bethesda promoted the freebie to commemorate theGhostwire: Tokyosecond anniversary.
Ghostwire: Tokyomerited positive reviewswhen it was released on PC and PS5 in 2022, thanks to its unique atmosphere and flashy magical gameplay that used expressive hand signs derived from Japanese Shugendo gestures. That said, much of the game’s initial attention grew from its publishing circumstances, which saw Bethesda respecting a preexisting deal with Sony despite its merger with Microsoft, making them technically Xbox-published games that were exclusive to Sony’s console for an extended period of time. The Xbox Series X|S version ofGhostwire: Tokyolaunched in April 2023, but its early reception there was marred by performance issues.
Ghostwire: Tokyo Freebie Celebrates the Game’s Anniversary
WithGhostwire: Tokyocelebrating its second anniversary on July 27, 2025, Tango Gameworks commemorated the occasion with a new freebie for all players. The freebie is a simple one, consisting of a special commemorative 2-Year Anniversary frame and stamp for use in the photo mode. Many players use the game’s photo mode because ofGhostwire: Tokyohas a uniquely complex game world based on real-life urban scenery, making it a prime location to shoot stunning game-based photos with.
The simple addition was enough to bringGhostwire: Tokyoback to its fans' attention, and the promotion’s reception on social media was largely positive. Most fans simply wished the studio well and replied with calls for a sequel. Some fans reminisced aboutTango Gameworks founder Shinji Mikami, who left the studio in 2023 and participated inGhostwire: Tokyo’s development.
Some fans did express some frustration withGhostwire: Tokyoon the eve of its anniversary, though, lamenting that Tango Gameworks didn’t seem to have any public plans to developGhostwire: Tokyofurther with DLC additions. Others warned potential players off of the Xbox and PC versions of the game, due to concerns about the early performance issues on Xbox and theretroactive addition of Denuvo to the PC version ofGhostwire: Tokyo.
Despite the wrinkles in its reputation and the years since its original release,Ghostwire: Tokyocontinues to stand out as a genuinely unique game on consoles and PC. It’s clear from the reaction to what is otherwise a small addition of little significance that players are still interested in seeing more from its world, or at least, seeking out a successor with similarly unique atmosphere.
Ghostwire: Tokyo
WHERE TO PLAY
Tokyo is overrun by deadly supernatural forces as a dangerous occultist causes the city’s population to vanish in an instant. Join forces with a powerful spectral entity on their quest for vengeance and master a powerful arsenal of abilities to unravel the dark truth behind the disappearances.Explore a unique vision of Tokyo twisted by a supernatural presence. From its ultra-modern cityscape to its traditional temples and narrow alleyways, discover a hauntingly beautiful city teeming with Yokai - vengeful spirits that prowl the streets.Discover iconic landmarks like Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower, stunningly rendered with incredible detail and built to take advantage of next-generation technology. Wield a combination of upgradeable elemental powers and ghost-hunting skills to combat the supernatural threat. Use your ethereal abilities to ascend to the top of Tokyo’s skyline and soar over the streets to discover new missions or even get the drop on your enemies.
