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Press release:
Lakewood, Colorado — February 5th, 2023.
“Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed“, the 4v1 hunt or haunt action-packed video game from the asymmetrical multiplayer experts at IllFonic, unleashes the first of many free DLC packages to play today. Owners of the original game will receive the new content for free.

Creep into The Facility, a condemned property recently purchased by a private investor group who have plans to renovate and reopen the facility. Ghostbusters must attempt to trap Glutton, the new Ghost type that comes with two additional variants — including the fan-favorite Muncher. Equip new character customization options, gear like the Belt Gizmo and Disruptor Pylon, along with improvements to bots and multiplayer matchmaking.

At launch gamers were able to hunt or haunt through five unique maps in Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. Early in quarter one of 2023, IllFonic will be adding a new map to the mix, The Facility. The Facility closed for good in the late 1980s and has been recently purchased by a private investor group, who have plans to renovate and reopen the facility.

Unfortunately for them, it’s being plagued by ghostly activity, and construction crews refuse to enter this haunted health center. Design Director, Jordan Mathewson shares what makes playing this map unique, “The look that this play space is worn by time gives the players a unique feeling compared to our current job locations [maps]. Construction workers are civilians and have begun a restoration of this facility that has uncovered why it was abandoned in the first place.

Varied corridors combined with medium-sized rooms are built stacked up to provide a unique, more intimate gameplay experience with a creepier aesthetic. There will be some interesting ways to utilize these new areas in this map to each player’s, Ghostbuster or Ghost, advantage. We will share more soon!”

Beyond the map, the community will be able to play as a new Ghost type – Muncher. Immediately recognizable, this fan-favorite is the most requested Ghost IllFonic has received to date.

If you are a haunting enthusiast, then you will not be disappointed to get your hands on this mischievous spirit in game. Not to fear all those who heard the call of the firehouse, you will be getting some new character customization options in DLC #1 too! Players can expect more images and details as we get closer to the date for the first drop in the new year.

And remember, IllFonic plans to release similar DLC Drops each quarter of 2023 for free, in addition to the continued Quality of Life patches they are currently supporting Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed with.

For more information please visit www.GhostbustersSU.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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About IllFonic
Founded in 2007, IllFonic (IllFonic, Inc.) is an independent video game developer with studios in Lakewood, Colorado; Tacoma, Washington; and Austin, Texas. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how games are made and marketed. Titles and collaborations include Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Arcadegeddon, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.
For more information visit www.illfonic.com