The PS5 is pretty stacked with exclusive games in 2022. Aside fromHorizon: Forbidden WestandGod of War: Ragnarok, PS5 users have Tango Gameworks’Ghostwire: Tokyoto look forward to. Thanks to a recent gameplay overview,Ghostwire: Tokyofans have a much better picture of what to expect from Tango Gameworks' new IP. It’s not quite the survival horror fare ofThe Evil Within,butGhostwire: Tokyolooks like it’ll supply thrilling combat full of frightening spirits who channel the essence of horror games. The game’s unique premise and combat style should make it a worthy addition to the PlayStation library.
However, PlayStation fans shouldn’t be the only ones trackingGhostwire: Tokyo’s progress. On the contrary, Xbox fans ought to keep a close eye on Tango Gameworks' latest project as well. Since Tango’s parent company was recently acquired by Microsoft for Xbox Game Studios,Ghostwire: Tokyocould very well be succeeded by a series of games exclusive to the Xbox. Tango and Microsoft are still honoringGhostwire: Tokyo’s previous PS5 exclusivity deal, but any Xbox fans who could accessGhostwire: Tokyoshould give it a try. It may not be on Xbox now, but it could be the parent of a new Xbox franchise.
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Why Ghostwire: Tokyo is Worth Watching
Even thoughGhostwire: Tokyohasn’t released yet, Tango Gameworks has been pretty open about its interest in developing a sequel if the first game does well. There’s little word on what exactlyaGhostwire: Tokyosequelwould look like, but the studio’s enthusiasm suggests that development on a second game could start very soon. That’s relevant to Xbox fans since any potentialGhostwire: Tokyosuccessor will likely be an Xbox exclusive, rather than a PlayStation title, since Tango Gameworks is part of the Xbox Game Studios family through its parent company ZeniMax Media.
Even thoughGhostwire: Tokyohasn’t released yet, it seems likely that Microsoft and Bethesda Softworks will happily help Tango create a secondGhostwire: Tokyogame. Interest in the game is high, but unfortunately for Microsoft, it doesn’t have complete control over the game’s profits due to the PS5 exclusivity deal. By immediately ordering aGhostwire: Tokyosequel after the first game releases, Microsoft could shift the franchise away from its PlayStation connections, redefiningGhostwireas part of the Xbox game library. Right now,Microsoft is eagerly expanding its librarywith the help of Bethesda, Obsidian Entertainment, and other recently acquired studios. It’ll probably be just as eager to produce a newGhostwiregame for Xbox fans.
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Ghostwire: Tokyo’s Shift to Xbox
Xbox fans without PS5s still have some hope of playingGhostwire: Tokyo, as it’s not completely exclusive to the newest PlayStation. It’ll get a PC release too, so fans have a valuable additional way to play the game. Fans should also note thatGhostwire: Tokyowill likely be accessible on Xbox Series X at some point in 2023. Microsoft head Phil Spencer has said that the PS5 will enjoy exclusive access toGhostwire: Tokyofor at least a year, but the game willjoin the Xbox Series Xeventually.
It’s a little strange to imagineGhostwire: Tokyobecoming a core Xbox franchise since it’s getting its start on PlayStation. Even so, Microsoft’s desire to expand the Xbox Series X game library makes that shift seem inevitable. LeadingGhostwire: Tokyoaway from the competition seems like a valuable advantage for Microsoft in its eternal rivalry withSony and PlayStation.Ghostwire: Tokyo’s future isn’t set in stone, but for now, Xbox fans should make note of the game and try it on its launch platforms, or at least keep an eye out for an Xbox release date. SupportingGhostwire: Tokyonow is the best way to ensure that it returns as an Xbox exclusive later.
Ghostwire: Tokyoreleases August 08, 2025 for PC and PS5.
