Ghost Master: Resurrection coming to Nintendo Switch, a return of 2003 game [update: new date]

June 8: According to a Nintendo eShop listing, Ghost Master: Resurrection is about to release on Nintendo Switch. The title is planned for June 12, 2025.

Ghost Master, a puzzle strategy game, first launched in 2003 – you may have played it on the PS2 or Xbox. Sick Puppies handled the original development.

Here’s an overview of the game:

The classic Ghost Master returns from the depths of the underworld, resurrected in a glorious rebirth of terror and intrigue. This faithful remake of the beloved original brings back the essence of the classic, now infused with stunning new graphics, a powerful new engine, and refined mechanics that will leave you screaming for more.

Key Features

• Command an army of specters: Wield the power to summon and control a variety of grim specters, howling banshees, and sly gremlins, each with their unique abilities and strengths, now with enhanced visuals and improved AI.
• Unleash terror on Gravenville: Explore 11 expansive and distinct locations, including the town’s lunatic asylum, military base, sorority and frat houses, and police station, now with new environments and detailed textures.
• Solve puzzles and unlock mysteries: Delve into a world of mystery and intrigue, where clever thinking and strategic planning are essential to success in unique, hair-raising adventures with multi-branching scenarios, now with new challenges and hidden secrets.
• Experience a thrilling blend of strategy, adventure, and resource management: Combine the best of strategy, adventure, and resource management games in a coherent plot and complete virtual world, now with new gameplay mechanics and fresh content.
• Rediscover the Terror: Relive the classic gameplay that made Ghost Master a cult classic, now with the benefits of modern technology and design. Ghost Master: Resurrection is the ultimate treat for fans of the original and newcomers alike, offering a fresh take on a timeless formula.

Watch a trailer for Ghost Master: Resurrection on Nintendo Switch below.

Official Trailer

The game will be available as a digital download for $29.99. You can access more Nintendo Switch coverage here.

August 11: You may have noticed that the title didn’t make its original planned launch in June. However, it now appears that its received an update release date of August 14, 2025. We’ll let you know if anything else changes.