A new E3 2019 trailer has revealed a first glimpse at what you can expect from the upcoming Blair Witch horror game currently under the final stages of development, preparing to officially launch in a few months time on August 30th, 2019. The game was announced at Microsoft’s E3 press conference. ‘It’s 1996. A young boy disappears in the Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville, Maryland.”
“As Ellis, a former police officer with a troubled past, you join the search. What starts as an ordinary investigation soon turns into an endless nightmare as you confront your fears and the Blair Witch, a mysterious force that haunts the woods…”
“Experience first-hand the toll that fear can take on the mind in an original story set in the Blair Witch universe from the creative minds behind critically acclaimed Layers of Fear. Inspired by the lore of the genre defining film series, Blair Witch is a first-person psychological horror game that studies your reactions to danger and stress.”
Gameplay and Features
Blair Witch promises to deliver an immersive and terrifying experience, leveraging the psychological horror elements that made the original film series a cult classic. Players will navigate through the dense, foreboding Black Hills Forest, solving puzzles and uncovering clues about the boy’s disappearance. The game employs a first-person perspective, which enhances the feeling of dread and isolation as you explore the eerie environment.
One of the standout features of Blair Witch is its use of a canine companion named Bullet. Bullet is not just a pet but an essential part of the gameplay. He can help you track scents, find items, and alert you to dangers. However, how you treat Bullet can affect the game’s outcome, adding another layer of emotional depth and complexity to the experience.
Development and Inspiration
The game is being developed by Bloober Team, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear series. Known for their expertise in psychological horror, Bloober Team aims to create a game that not only scares players but also makes them think. The developers have stated that they were heavily inspired by the original Blair Witch Project film, which revolutionized the horror genre with its found-footage style and psychological tension.
In addition to the film’s influence, the game also draws from real-world psychological studies to create a more authentic and unsettling experience. The developers have incorporated elements such as stress and fear responses, which can affect your character’s perception and decision-making abilities. This makes Blair Witch not just a game but a psychological experiment of sorts, testing how players react under pressure.
Blair Witch is now available to preorder and will be officially launching on the Xbox One and PC platforms on 30 August 2019. The game is expected to be a significant addition to the horror genre, offering a unique blend of psychological terror and interactive storytelling.
Source: Xbox
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