Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, New Action RPG by the Creators of Vampyr, Gets First Gameplay Reveal

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the new action RPG by the studio behind Vampyr and the first two Life is Strange games, showed off its first gameplay during Summer Game Fest.

The trailer showcases Banishers’ haunting atmosphere as well as its combat, featuring ghosts, wolves, and other apparitions who are being… well… banished. First announced at last year’s Game Awards, he full game will feature main characters Red and Antea as they “defeat and banish the souls that torment the living.”

“Heavy decisions will lie on your path as you decide the fate of New Eden’s inhabitants—be they living people or wandering souls—dramatically impacting your story and the challenges you’ll face,” the official release promises.

This puts it in line with Don’t Nod’s other games, all of which have been heavily focused on making big choices that drive the overall narrative. Don’t Nod found considerable fame with the original Life is Strange, and its releases have since become progressively more ambitious.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden will be available as both a digital and physical release, with a collector’s edition that includes a steelbook, two signet rings, a statuette, and the game on the platform of your choice. It will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC by “the end of this year.”

For the rest of today’s Summer Game Fest announcements, check out our full recap right here.

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