UPDATE: This article was an April Fools’ Day joke.
Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, The LEGO Group, and Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced LEGO Ghostbusters: The Video Game, a thrilling new adventure that will immerse players into the ghostly world of the Ghostbusters, just in time for the franchise’s 40th-anniversary celebration.
LEGO Ghostbusters: The Video Game invites fans of all ages to embark on a thrilling journey through the paranormal, blending the beloved Lego aesthetic with the supernatural world of Ghostbusters. Featuring adaptations of Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and the newly released Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, players will have the chance to relive iconic moments and create their own ghostbusting adventures.
“‘Lego Ghostbusters: The Video Game’ marks a thrilling new chapter in the Ghostbusters universe. We wanted to create an experience that captures the excitement and humor of the Ghostbusters films while offering players the freedom to create their own ghostbusting adventures,” said Coal McCullough, Lead Developer at TT Games. “It’s been an honor to work on this project and bring the iconic Ghostbusters franchise to life in Lego form.”
LEGO Ghostbusters: The Video Game features over 50 playable characters from across the Ghostbusters universe. Players can join forces with legendary Ghostbusters such as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore or step into the shoes of new recruits like Trevor, Phoebe, Podcast, and Lucky. With a variety of gadgets and vehicles at their disposal, players will embark on an unforgettable adventure to save the world from paranormal threats.
“We are thrilled to continue the legacy of Ghostbusters with this exciting new game where fans of all ages can join forces to explore the supernatural world together,” said The LEGO Group member Russ Huxtable. Lego Ghostbusters: The Video Game offers an immersive experience filled with fun and creativity, making it the perfect entry point for newcomers and longtime fans alike.”
From conjuring up the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man to thwarting Garraka’s death chill, LEGO Ghostbusters: The Video Game offers a mix of action, puzzle-solving, and exploration. Players can team up with their friends in local multiplayer modes to tackle ghostly challenges together or go solo to save the day.
LEGO Ghostbusters: The Video Game will be available on all major gaming platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Fans can expect to experience the supernatural adventure when the game launches this fall.
For more information and updates on Lego Ghostbusters: The Video Game, visit LegoGhostbustersGame.com.
Oh, and it gets better! Scroll down a bit further for the official box art reveal and some crucial information…
APRIL FOOLS’!
Yeah, uh… sorry about that. While we likely won’t be getting a LEGO Ghostbusters game anytime soon, there’s plenty of ghostbustin’ to be had in new DLC add-ons for the VR video game Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord and the asymetrical multiplayer Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed.
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