The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Puzzle • Adventure • Indie
2014

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is an upcoming Puzzle/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One. Scheduled to launch on September 25, 2014.

Developed by The Astronauts and published by The Astronauts, Nordic Games Publishing.

Release Date: 09/26/2014

Released
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trailer

Story

In 1973, paranormal investigator Paul Prospero receives a fan letter from 12-year-old Ethan Carter, inspiring him to journey to Ethan's hometown of Red Creek Valley, Wisconsin. Upon arrival, he learns Ethan has gone missing and begins encountering unsettling paranormal phenomena, as well as evidence of recent violence in the tiny mining village.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

PuzzleAdventureIndie

Developer

  • The Astronauts

Publishers

  • The Astronauts
  • Nordic Games Publishing

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First person

Ratings & Reviews

82%
Critic Score
16 reviews
75%
User Score
351 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

HorrorThrillerMystery

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

explorationbloodyparanormaldetectivemurdermagicmazetrains

Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine

Release Information

Primary Release Date

September 25, 2014

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

Nintendo Switch

August 15, 2019
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

September 25, 2014
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

July 15, 2015
Worldwide

Xbox One

January 19, 2018
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

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