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The Astronauts, a new independent studio formed by former People Can Fly devs Adrian Chmielarz, Andrzej Poznanski and Michal Kosieradzki, has announced the development of weird horror title The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
Coming to PC digital later this year, the game is inspired by the weird fiction stories and other tales of macabre of the early 20th century.
As a detective with the supernatural ability to visualize scenes of lethal crimes, you investigate the kidnapping of a young boy, hoping to save him before it’s too late. The investigation leads you to a beautiful mountain area, where you come across a severely mutilated body of one of the kidnappers. Using both your paranormal skill and modern detective tools you discover the mystery behind the trail of corpses in the valley, the roots of an ancient force ruling the area, and the fate of the kidnapped boy.
“What we care about the most is that the players feel like they’re really there. Immersion is our number one priority,” said designer Adrian Chmielarz. “It’s a game about exploration and discovery. We’re not abandoning the gameplay – on the contrary: we’re trying to strip it down to the bone and make sure it’s always meaningful and truly makes the experience better.”
The Astronauts are developing the game using the latest version of the Unreal Engine 3, as well as “exciting new technology” which will be revealed in the coming months.
The teaser below has been made in-engine.
Source: Press release
