Containment Cubes first appear during the opening chapter of Ghostwire: Tokyo and will play an important role for those hoping to unlock the game's true ending. They contain the spirits of the people who were raptured as part of Hannya's evil scheme to resurrect his wife and daughter, which players will need to protect from the Visitors that are trying to harvest the souls for their master's dark cause.
In total, there are 10,000 Spirits trapped inside these cubes, meaning that Ghostwire: Tokyo players are going to have to find an awful lot of them in order to see the game's true ending. Thankfully, they're fairly plentiful and show up quite often while players explore the city around them, meaning that it shouldn't take too long to reach the required amount.
What Happens if You Fail to Protect a Containment Cube?
Given the fixed Spirit total, many players will probably find themselves wondering what happens if they accidentally miss a containment cube. Due to the way that they sometimes spawn on the tops of nearby buildings which can take longer to climb than the game allows, it's almost inevitable that players will fail to protect a cube or two during their playthough.
The good news is that failing to protect a containment cube won't prevent players from fully completing the game. Granted, players won't get the Spirits that were inside any failed cubes at that time, but they will be able to find an unlimited supply of fresh Containment Cubes until they hit their 10,000 Spirit target. They'll just need to keep exploring Tokyo, and be sure to keep one eye on the mini-map.
How to Find Containment Cubes in Ghostwire: Tokyo
Finding Containment Cubes is something that should happen naturally as players make their way around the city. They usually spawn in groups of two or three and are marked on the map by a green circle. Once players get close enough, they'll be able to see percentage bars on their screens, which effectively serve as healthbasr for each of the individual cubes.
Any cubes that still have health after players have defeated all of the Visitors will open to reveal some spirits, which players should be sure to collect before leaving the area. As mentioned above, the cubes will occasionally spawn in locations that are impossible to reach within the given time limit, in which case it's usually best to ignore them and fast travel to a new area. Just as it is for the Hyakki Yako Spirit Parade, the areas surrounding Shibuya Scramble are good spots for finding new cubes.
Generally speaking, the game does a pretty good job of alerting players to the presence of Containment Cubes, and keeping them all safe is relatively straightforward too providing players can actually find them. Players can even exploit the Visitors' fixation on the cubes to score themselves some easy Quick Purge kills, which should prove helpful for those hoping to unlock the "Silent Kill" trophy/achievement.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is available now on PC and PS5.
