When Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden released back in February, it was praised for its meaningful moral choices, impactful writing, and intimate lore and world-building, amongst other things.

We were so pleased that our desire to create a powerful story touched you. Above all, we wanted to offer you a unique experience. And New Eden was the perfect place to do it!


If you agree and enjoyed the heartfelt tale of Red and Antea, we'd be honored if you chose to nominate the game for this year's Outstanding Story Rich Game award here on Steam.

We loved crafting the stories and characters of New Eden for you all and we're grateful for your support.

Life to the Living, Death to the Dead.

Aye Banishers! 👻

Good news number one: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden now offers a free demo playable on all platforms.

If you liked Banishers and won't play the demo because you already played the game, tell your friends to give it a try! 🩵

• In this demo, you can play the first mission of the game and get to know Antea and Red's story as ghosts hunters sent to lift the mysterious curse of New Eden...
  
• The demo save files can be transferred to the full game, allowing you to carry your progress over.

Good news number two: Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is currently discounted at 20% off for a limited time, and has special offers of the game's special editions[store.focus-entmt.com]!

• Discover the Red Echoes Edition[store.focus-entmt.com] containing an old leather-bound journal illustrated with Red's memories, as well as an ink writing set, the game on the platform of your choice, and the downloadable Wanderer Set content!

• Also, don't miss the gorgeous Collector's Edition[store.focus-entmt.com].

It includes:

• The game on the platform of your choice with the downloadable Wanderer Set for Red
  
• A separable statuette of Red and Antea
  
• The official artbook of the game
  
• A Steelbook®
  
• Two Banishers' signet rings

These versions are exclusive to the Focus Entertainment Store[store.focus-entmt.com] and limited in number.

With love,
- Focus Entertainment and DON'T NOD

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden's patch is live! It brings updates, bug fixes and optimizations, make sure to read the list of changes below.

Combat and Enemies

• Adjusted the behavior of certain enemies and bosses that could make combat much easier in rare configurations.
  
• Fixed cases where enemies could not reach the player or remained invisible.
  
• Addressed a bug where the "Unable to change equipment" warning was displayed incorrectly, and adjustments to ensure that UI indications accurately reflect the current state of potions and skills.

Progression et Quests

• Solved issues blocking progression in certain missions, corrected missing quest markers, and adjustments to ensure the correct triggering of story events.

Environment and Navigation

• Fixed issues where the main character could fall through the ground or get stuck in the environment, notably at the entrance to Fort Jericho's barracks and on certain isolated rocks.
  
• Corrected certain navigation interactions that were difficult to access or could block the player if interacted with from a specific angle (rope, jump, narrow path).
  
• Removed several invisible collisions that could block player movement.
  
• Adjusted navigation zones to prevent movement anomalies like falling animations of the hero.
  
• Resolved issues with invisible collision preventing the destruction of a soul grabber or a creeping ivy node.

Cinematics and Dialogues

• Fixed issues affecting the playback of cinematics and the consistency of dialogues: facial animation problems, overlapping voice-overs, adjustment of the audio volume of certain dialogues or music, camera adjustments hidden by a decor element.

Visuals

• Fixed issues related to the display of certain textures, missing or persisting visual effects, and improved the visual integration of environmental settings (rocks, vegetation, snow, etc.).
  
• Addressed an animation issue where NPCs like Danniel Keayne and Antea would become invisible under certain conditions.

Photomode

• Fixed various bugs related to photo mode (display of interaction input, HUD elements remaining visible, etc.).
  
• Addressed issues with camera control in photo mode between AZERTY and QWERTY setups.
  
• Fixed a white filter appearing on screenshots in photo mode on Steam.

Interfaces and Menus

• Corrected button overlays and visual adjustments to improve readability and interaction.
  
• Fixed interface issues, such as skill texts not updating correctly.

Audio

• Adjusted the frequency of dynamic dialogues to reduce the excessive repetition of certain lines (e.g: Antea calling for a switch)
  
• Resolved issues where music would abruptly cut off in various situations, such as approaching the graveyard at the start of the game, in combat, during certain cinematics, and when using the PS5's share feature.

Stability and Performance

• Fixed various crashes and freezes on PC and consoles.
  
• Improved overall stability across different platforms, especially concerning framerate drops in dense areas, when moving from one region to another, or during certain player actions.
  
• Addressed issues causing delays in opening the in-game menu after long sessions, particularly on PS5.

Achievements

• Fixed an issue that could prevent the completion of the "Full Potency" achievement.

AI

• Fixed an issue where certain NPC routines did not occur as expected, leading to incorrect visual interactions.

Localization and Translations

• Corrected various subtitle and voice-over problems, including gender errors, typos, and narrative inconsistencies in several languages.

Control Options

• Fixed an issue affecting key reconfiguration.

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See you in New Eden! 🌒

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We are pleased to announce that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden launched with critical acclaim on February 13! Discover how the intimate narrative Action-RPG conquered the hearts of players, with a current 89% user score on Steam, and garnered worldwide praise from the press in today’s Accolades trailer!

Immersing players in an “atmospheric, lore-rich world,” Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden strikes a chord thanks to its “engaging and well-written story, dynamic combat system” and “excellent character performances.”

We are thrilled and grateful by such a positive reception, and can’t wait to hear more about your journey through New Eden, as you take on an emotionally moving journey between life, death, love and sacrifices.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is out now on Steam. Buy the game[store.focus-entmt.com], grab its Collector’s Edition or the Red Echoes Edition, and sign up as a Focus member[store.focus-entmt.com] or subscribe to the newsletter to get the latest exclusive information and upcoming special offers for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the entire Focus catalog.

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We’re glad to unveil our Launch Trailer for the release of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the narrative Action-RPG where you take on the roles of two skilled ghost hunters and partners facing challenging decisions with profound consequences for both the living and the dead.


Discover New Eden, in 1695, where 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.
Antea and Red are trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. But when tragedy strikes and Antea herself becomes a ghost, will you honor your Banisher oath or sacrifice the living in a desperate bid to bring your beloved back?

Face a tragic twist of fate now in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden.


Discover the Red Echoes Edition containing an old leather-bound journal illustrated with Red's memories, as well as an ink writing set, the game on the platform of your choice, and the downloadable Wanderer Set content!

Also, don't miss the Collector's Edition of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, which includes:

• The game on the platform of your choice with the downloadable Wanderer Set for Red
  
• A separable statuette of Red and Antea
  
• The official artbook of the game
  
• A Steelbook®
  
• Two Banishers' signet rings

These versions are exclusive to the Focus Entertainment Store and limited in number.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is out now on Steam. Buy the game[store.focus-entmt.com], grab its Collector’s Edition or the Red Echoes Edition, and sign up as a Focus member[store.focus-entmt.com] or subscribe to the newsletter to get the latest exclusive information and upcoming special offers for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the entire Focus catalog.

See you in New Eden! 🌒

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The wait is finally over!

We’re very excited to announce that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is out now!

Embark on a journey to New Eden, in 1695, where communities of settlers are plagued by a dreadful curse. Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith are two trained spirit-hunters who swore to protect the living from the threat of lingering ghosts and specters. Yet, when tragedy strikes and Antea herself becomes a ghost, you must face a dreadful choice: will you honor your Banisher’s oath to the living or save your departed partner?
As Banishers, step into New Eden’s inhabitants' lives, investigate the source of evil, unravel chilling mysteries, explore diverse landscapes, and interact with unforgettable characters whose fate lies in your hands.

Dive into a powerful and intimate journey in this narrative Action-RPG where your choices wield dramatic consequences.


Hello!

Stéphane and Philippe here. We’re the Narrative Director and Creative Director
on Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. We, the whole development team at DON’T
NOD, and Focus Entertainment are very happy that the game is finally out and in
your hands. We can’t wait to hear what you think about this project that we’ve
worked so hard on over the past few years.

We're excited to see you face the challenges and choices you’ll have to make.
Will you sacrifice the living to bring Antea back, or will you keep your Banisher’s
oath? After the many decisions you’ll make throughout the game, there are five
endings for you to reveal and we hope you find them entertaining and satisfying.

Life to the living, Death to the dead.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is out now on Steam.

Buy the game[store.focus-entmt.com], grab its Collector’s Edition or the Red Echoes Edition, and sign up as a Focus member[store.focus-entmt.com] or subscribe to the newsletter to get the latest exclusive information and upcoming special offers for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the entire Focus catalog.

See you in New Eden! 🌒

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🌙 Dear Banishers,

We're glad to unveil our new Gameplay Breakdown trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden!
Discover all the core features of the game before playing it.

Take on the roles of two skilled ghost hunters and partners facing challenging decisions with profound consequences for both the living and the dead.


New Eden, 1695: Antea and Red are lovers and Banishers, trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. In a world full of occult danger, play as both characters, face difficult choices and make hard decisions while fighting all kinds of nightmarish creatures, combining Red’s weaponry with Antea’s spectral abilities.

In this new trailer, you’ll navigate the lands of New Eden, learning more about your purpose as Banishers and how to help lift the curse affecting its people - while dealing with your own tragedy as lovers: one living, one dead. Discover a mix of combat styles with Red’s rifle, sword, and firebane alongside Antea’s ethereal attacks.

With her otherworldly skills, unveil the unseen and unleash devastating spiritual attacks, from teleportation to spectral damage zones. Switch characters effortlessly to create combos and powerful synergies as you face increasingly malicious foes.

Every soul you banish, every spirit you grant peace, every life you sacrifice to save Antea will inexorably guide you towards one ending or another. Will you be a merciful savior or a relentless banisher?

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden releases February 13th, 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games Store. Pre-order the game, grab its Collector’s Edition or the Red Echoes Edition[store.focus-entmt.com], and sign up as a Focus member[store.focus-entmt.com] or subscribe to the newsletter to get the latest exclusive information and upcoming special offers for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the entire Focus catalog.

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We're excited to unveil this new emotionally charged story trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. This narrative-driven action RPG immerses you in a world teeming with supernatural threats, challenging them to grapple with love, life, death, and sacrifice.

This new trailer will bring the deeply enthralling and poignant story to life, providing a glimpse into the intricate lore of Banishers and the key relationship between Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith.

In Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, you step into the shoes of Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith, experienced spirit hunters sent to New Eden on a harrowing mission to aid the settlers.

The stakes escalate dramatically when Antea is tragically killed during an ill-advised attack, becoming one of the very ghosts she once despised and trained her husband to destroy. This catastrophic turn of events leaves Red torn between upholding their oath to protect the living from malevolent spirits and the devastating reality of Antea's condition.

The emotionally charged journey through Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden explores the complex interplay between love, sacrifice, and the struggle to reconcile one's own desires with a sense of duty.


Delve into the lives of New Eden's communities, a world plagued with supernatural creatures and age-old secrets. Utilize Antea's spiritual abilities and Red's formidable arsenal to banish the tormented souls that haunt the living.
As you uncover hidden truths, traverse mysterious landscapes, and meet unforgettable characters, their futures - and lives - rest in your hands.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden releases February 13, 2024 on Steam. Pre-order the game now, including the Collector’s Edition[store.focus-entmt.com] or Red Echoes Edition[store.focus-entmt.com].

Exclusive Editions to enhance your Banisher Collection

Discover the Red Echoes Edition[store.focus-entmt.com] containing an old leather-bound journal illustrated with Red's memories, as well as an ink writing set, the game on the platform of your choice, and the downloadable Wanderer Set content!
Also, don't miss the Collector's Edition[store.focus-entmt.com] of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, which includes:

• The game on the platform of your choice with the downloadable Wanderer Set for Red
  
• A separable statuette of Red and Antea
  
• The official artbook of the game
  
• A Steelbook®
  
• Two Banishers' signet rings.

These versions are exclusive to the Focus Entertainment Store[store.focus-entmt.com] and are limited in number.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden releases February 13th on Steam.
Pre-order the game[store.focus-entmt.com], grab its Collector’s Edition or the Red Echoes Edition, and sign up as a Focus member[store.focus-entmt.com] or subscribe to the newsletter to get the latest exclusive info and upcoming special offers for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the whole Focus catalog.

We'll meet again, in New Eden. 🌙
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As we're getting closer to the game's release on February 13, we're thrilled to share with you the touching new trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden in which Antea and Red reveal the depth of their relationship.

Delve into an intimate tale of love, death, and sacrifice that binds two lovers together. Navigate the challenges of being haunted ghost hunters and make tough decisions with profound consequences for the living, the dead, and your departed lover.

Discover the trailer now:
New Eden, 1695: Antea and Red are lovers and Banishers, trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. But when tragedy strikes and Antea herself becomes a ghost, you face a choice. Will you honor your Banisher oath or sacrifice the living in a desperate bid to bring your beloved back?

Be prepared to face a tragic twist of fate when Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden releases on February 13th.

Discover the Red Echoes Edition containing an old leather-bound journal illustrated with
Red's memories, as well as an ink writing set, the game on the platform of your choice, and
the downloadable Wanderer Set content!

Also, don't miss out the Collector's Edition of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, which includes:

• The game on the platform of your choice with the downloadable Wanderer Set for Red
  
• A separable statuette of Red and Antea
  
• The official artbook of the game
  
• A Steelbook®
  
• Two Banishers' signet rings.

These versions are exclusive to the Focus Entertainment Store[store.focus-entmt.com] and limited in number. Grab yours before it’s too late!

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden comes to you February 13, 2024. Pre-order the game, buy its Collector's Edition or the Red Echoes Edition[//], and sign up as a Focus member[//] to get the latest exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the entire Focus catalog.

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