The Vanishing of Ethan Carter will be released on Xbox One on January 19, developer The Astronauts announced.

The first-person, narrative-driven exploration game will cost $20 USD and support 4K resolution on Xbox One X. A Free Roam mode has also been added to the game, allowing players to explore Red Creek Valley "without a trace of murder." Take a look at the difference below:

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter initially released on PC in September 2014. A PlayStation 4 version followed nearly a year later. IGN's Vanishing of Ethan Carter review praised its smart writing, beautiful world, interesting puzzles, and great ending.

The Astronauts, the team behind The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, recently announced its next project, Witchfire. The studio has yet to announce a release window or which platforms the dark fantasy shooter is in development for.


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