At Xbox Games Showcase 2025, it was declared that the Grand lacks any ghostly entities. Instead, a serene musical journey with eldritch overtones is confirmed to join Game Pass.
"Ready to blend Mary Poppins' charm with Marcus Fenix's bravery? Dive into There Are No Ghosts at the Grand, a captivating musical adventure that lets you revamp a quaint hotel, chat with a spooky feline, and fend off nightmarish creatures as they emerge from the ocean's depths.
Originating from Friday Sundae, this is their debut game in which you assume the role of Chris David, a young American who receives an invitation from his estranged British kin to renovate their storied hotel, the grandiose Grand. With its picturesque coastal setting and intriguing inhabitants, the town unfolds as an enchanting-yet-uncanny backdrop to your budding restoration project.
Breaking the mold of traditional first-person titles, Chris wields a suite of tools to spruce up the Grand, from reshuffling furniture to painting the walls anew. As you immerse yourself in this whimsical tale, you'll be treated to a series of enthralling musical numbers that accompany your journey through the town.
However, below the veneer of this quaint town, darkness lurks. Once the sun sets, tentacled horrors emerge and schools for dinner—unless you're quick with the right tools. That's when you'll also bump into Mr. Bones the Bastard, a curious cat with the gift of gab who might offer some tantalizing tips to help you navigate these hair-raising encounters.
As the renovations progress, it's rumored that players will be incentivized to embark on side quests and hunt for hidden secrets, which may shed light on the town's mysterious past and the true cause of the nightly threat. The developers have coyly hinted that the town isn't the only entity concealing secrets; Chris himself may have some enigmatic goals for purchasing that renovation ticket.
Players have 30 days and 30 nights to unravel the story's darkest corners and decipher Chris' motives. At story's end, your efforts—or lack thereof—will determine the outcome, possibly offering divergent endings depending on the paths taken.
Fortunately, time isn't ticking constantly, with players themselves able to choose when to shift between day and night. While you explore, feel free to idle hours on end before triggering the transition.
There Are No Ghosts at the Grand is anticipated to launch in 2026, gracing Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Moreover, it will be available for day-one play on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
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- "When the highly anticipated game 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand' launches in 2026, players can experience it on their Xbox Series X, Windows PC (available on Steam and Microsoft Store), or via Xbox Cloud Gaming."
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- "Update your gaming library with 'There Are No Ghosts at the Grand', a musical adventure that blends entertainment from Mary Poppins with Marcus Fenix's bravery, and offers a unique gaming experience on Windows PC and Xbox Series X."
