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In 1695 New Eden, two ghost-hunting partners investigate a curse, fight spirits, and decide the fates of the living and dead.
Released 12 Feb 2024
Investigate a haunting by piecing together clues and echoes of past events, then judge the people involved without a simple good-or-evil verdict.
Decide whether to blame the living, banish a ghost, or let it pass on—and have those case judgments contribute to the larger question of the protagonists’ future.
Switch between Red’s sword and rifle attacks and Antea’s supernatural powers during a fight.
Set in 1695, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden follows Red and Antea, a pair of spirit hunters drawn into a curse afflicting a settlement and its surrounding communities. The story centers on their work between the living and the dead, and on the conflict between their duties and their bond.
You investigate haunting cases rooted in the histories of local residents, gathering clues and uncovering what happened before deciding how each case should end. You can blame a living person, banish a spirit, or help it move on; these judgments contribute to the larger story and its possible outcomes.
Exploration takes place across connected wilderness and settlement areas, where supernatural abilities can open blocked routes and reveal optional content. In combat, switch between Red’s physical weapons, including a rifle, and Antea’s spectral abilities. Skill trees, equipment, and upgrades develop their capabilities as you progress.
Developed by DON'T NOD · Published by Focus Entertainment
The supplied reviews often praise the story, haunting cases, and relationship between Red and Antea, with players appreciating investigations that lead to difficult judgments about the living and the dead. The gloomy setting, character writing, and voice performances also recur as strengths. Opinions on combat are mixed, but many reviewers describe it as repetitive, and long routes, backtracking, and extra activities are frequent sources of frustration.
In New Eden, 1695, communities of settlers are plagued by a dreadful curse. As Banishers, step into their lives, investigate the source of evil, unravel chilling mysteries, explore diverse landscapes, and interact with unforgettable characters whose fate lies in your hands.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an all-new title crafted by renowned studio DON'T NOD, known for their acclaimed titles such as Life is Strange and Vampyr. Immerse yourself in an intimate narrative Action-RPG, taking you on an exhilarating journey between life, death, love and sacrifices.
Play as a couple of Banishers, Red and Antea, experienced spirit hunters entrusted with the daunting task of dispelling a malevolent curse through powerful rituals. Protect the living from the threat of lingering ghosts and specters, and become a beacon of hope in a world consumed by darkness.
Experience a heart-wrenching love story between Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith. When Antea is killed and turned into a spirit, you find yourself facing a choice. Will you uphold your oath and ascend her soul, or will you sacrifice the living in the hope of bringing her back? Your decisions will shape the fate of New Eden’s inhabitants - may they be living or dead, and determine the end of your journey.
BLAME the living and sacrifice their lives, holding them responsible for their actions
BANISH souls of the departed, condemning them to eternal suffering
ASCEND souls, liberating them from eternal sorrow and granting them serenity
Banishers are specialized in combat against undead creatures, such as specters or ghosts. Combine Red's physical arsenal with Antea's supernatural powers in a dynamic combat system. Find your own style by mixing weapon attacks and spiritual abilities. Powerful synergies will lead you to defeat New Eden’s most dangerous enemies and bosses.
Unleash the full power of the Banishers by unlocking new gear and supernatural abilities. By exploring New Eden, you will find ancient artifacts, trinkets and valuable resources to enhance your equipment in preparation of future fights. In addition to your arsenal, progress in Antea’s skill trees to upgrade her devastating spectral powers and unseal new combos.
Investigate haunting cases in a mystical world full of dark secrets. Discover New Eden, a North America settlement marked by terrible stories and secrets of its tormented inhabitants. Understanding each resident’s motivations will be essential to guide your decisions throughout the game.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 43 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
