Ghostwire taps into the charm of Tokyo to deliver a compelling experience

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After spending seven years establishing Tango Gameworks as a studio known for its masterfully spooky survival horror games with The Evil Within franchise, founder Shinji Mikami surprised everyone with news that the studio’s third title would be an action-adventure game, albeit one soaking in the suburban legends, spirits, and lore of Japan.

Ghostwire: Tokyo hit earlier this year tapping deeply into Yokai mythology of the city and delivering a game with an arresting visual style, dense design, and captivating atmosphere. We spoke with the team about the studio’s jump from id Tech to Unreal Engine, how the studio created an action game wrapped in horror, but driven by adventure, and the studio’s hopes for future technology.

To read the rest of this story, which first ran on June 8, 2022, visit Unreal.com.