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enWed, 14 Aug 2024 16:03:43 +0000I am once again asking you to ignore Epic Games Store exclusivity, and please play Witchfire - because there’s still nothing like ithttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-the-wailing-tower-update-previewSherif SaedWed, 14 Aug 2024 16:03:43 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-the-wailing-tower-update-previewShooterThe AstronautsEpic Games StoreWitchfireAction AdventureFirst personSteamSingle Playerearly access

Witchfire Is nearly one year old, and though a lot has changed since it first hit Early Access on the Epic Games Store, it remains one of the most interesting genre mash-ups you can play today. The game’s latest update - which is live now - further cements its status as one of the most unique shooters in the space.

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Witchfire finally comes to Steam Early Access this year, but this latest update makes the wait even harderhttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-steam-early-access-detailsSherif SaedWed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-steam-early-access-detailsShooterThe AstronautsEpic Games StoreWitchfireAction AdventureFirst personSteamSingle PlayerPC

If you only pay attention to PC releases when they drop on Steam, you may have missed the release of Witchfire, the new game from The Astronauts. It arrived nearly a year ago on the Epic Games Store, and though it didn’t launch with a lot of content, it received nearly-universal praise.

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Witchfire's Ghost Galleon update is here: Brace yourself for souls-style classes, more calamities, and the power of Gnosishttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-ghost-galleon-update-releasedStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 09 Apr 2024 15:33:11 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-ghost-galleon-update-releasedShooterThe AstronautsEpic Games StoreWitchfireAction AdventureFirst persondark-fantasySingle PlayerFantasyearly accessPC

The Astronauts have released the first feature content update for its dark fantasy first-person shooter Witchfire, currently in Early Access on the Epic Games Store.

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Bite the EGS bullet and play one of 2023's most interesting shooters right now, while it's on salehttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-egs-discount-must-playSherif SaedSat, 25 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-egs-discount-must-playShooterThe AstronautsWitchfireAction AdventureFirst personSingle PlayerIndiePC

2023 has been a busy year. Sometimes it felt like you couldn’t go one month without a game of the year contender. That inevitably meant that a few smaller games got overshadowed, which is what makes the end of the year period perfect for going back and giving those little gems a chance.

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Watch this Witchfire gameplay trailer and you'll want to play it immediatelyhttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-early-access-gameplay-overviewSherif SaedWed, 20 Sep 2023 14:01:28 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-early-access-gameplay-overviewShooterThe AstronautsEpic Games StoreWitchfireAction AdventureFirst personRoguelikeSingle PlayerFantasySandboxIndiePC

Witchfire is a game I've been keeping my eye on since that Game Awards reveal trailer all the way back in 2017. It was very early in development at the time, but the plan was for it to release around Q4 2022.

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Witchfire finally has a release datehttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-pc-epic-release-dateSherif SaedThu, 08 Jun 2023 19:30:26 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-pc-epic-release-dateShooterThe AstronautsEpic Games StoreWitchfireAction AdventureSummer Game Fest 2023First personSingle Playerearly accessIndiePC

One of the nice the surprise announcements made during the Summer Game Fest showcase was a new trailer for Witchfire, the witchy FPS from The Astronauts.

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Witchfire gameplay demonstration shows off the power of spellcrafthttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-gameplay-shows-off-the-power-of-spellcraftStephany Nunneley-JacksonSat, 25 Mar 2023 17:52:03 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-gameplay-shows-off-the-power-of-spellcraftThe AstronautsEpic Games StorePS5WitchfireAction AdventurePCXbox Series X/SRPGRoguelikeFantasyearly accessShooter: First PersonBlockbuster

Witchfire, the gothic roguelite first-person shooter from Polish indie developers The Astronauts, was recently shown off during the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.

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These 9 PS Plus games are leaving the game catalogue forever in Marchhttps://www.vg247.com/these-9-ps-plus-games-are-leaving-the-game-catalogue-forever-in-marchConnor MakarTue, 14 Mar 2023 13:37:23 +0000https://www.vg247.com/these-9-ps-plus-games-are-leaving-the-game-catalogue-forever-in-marchRealmforge StudiosNintendo SwitchPlayStation PlusBird view / IsometricStrategy: Real-Time StrategyEuroVideo MedienMultiplayer CooperativeMultiplayer CompetitiveStrategyMonster Energy SupercrossNordic Games2K SportsThird personWWE 2K22Action AdventureSonyXbox Series X/SSingle PlayerOverride 2: Super Mech LeagueIndieModus GamesHaemimont GamesMacXbox OneKalypso MediaThree Fields EntertainmentPuzzleVictor VranPS4The Vanishing Of Ethan CarterRacingPCThe AstronautsPS5FightingFirst personGhost of a TaleRPGVelociboxVisual ConceptsSimulationDanger ZoneDungeons 2SportsHack & Slash

Nine games are leaving PS Plus this month, never to return to the service again! As such, if you've got a PS Plus Extra subscription, you should redeem these games as soon as possible, before they're taken away.

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Promising FPS Witchfire gets Nvidia DLSS 3 support, but still no release datehttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-dlss-3-new-gameplaySherif SaedTue, 03 Jan 2023 17:00:30 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-dlss-3-new-gameplayShooterThe AstronautsWitchfireIndiePC

The Astronauts has kicked off 2023 with a new trailer for Witchfire, and an announcement that will make Nvidia RTX 40 Series owners happy. The developer showed off a nice short slice of gameplay from the one of the game's levels.

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Witchfire pushed back to 2023 for a very good reasonhttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-early-access-2023-delaySherif SaedWed, 12 Oct 2022 13:00:36 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-early-access-2023-delayShooterThe AstronautsEpic Games StoreWitchfireBulletstormIndiePCPainkiller

Witchfire is a game shooter fans have been looking forward to since its initial reveal all the way back in December 2017. It's getting close to five years already, and though we were hoping to finally get our hands on it this year, this sadly won't be happening.

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Witchfire slated for Early Access in Q4 2022, check out the new gameplay trailerhttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-slated-for-early-access-in-q4-2022-check-out-the-new-gameplay-trailerStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 09 Jun 2022 19:04:56 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-slated-for-early-access-in-q4-2022-check-out-the-new-gameplay-trailerShooterThe AstronautsWitchfireAction AdventureRoguelikeFantasyPC

Witchfire, the Gothic shooter by Polish indie developers The Astronauts, was shown off today during Summer Games Fest 2022.

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Witchfire dev creates internal demo to nail the core combat loop, still nowhere near donehttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-internal-demo-gameplay-loopSherif SaedThu, 08 Oct 2020 12:38:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-internal-demo-gameplay-loopShooterThe AstronautsWitchfireVideoIndieNewsPC

Witchfire is back in the spotlight thanks to a new development update.

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Witchfire, the gothic shooter announced at last year's Game Awards, is not deadhttps://www.vg247.com/witchfire-dev-update-new-release-targetSherif SaedThu, 13 Dec 2018 13:49:20 +0000https://www.vg247.com/witchfire-dev-update-new-release-targetShooterThe AstronautsWitchfireVideoSingle PlayerIndieNewsPC

Witchfire was one of the surprise reveals at the 2017 Game Awards.

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter sold 60,000 copies in one monthhttps://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-pc-steamStephany Nunneley-JacksonSat, 01 Nov 2014 17:01:20 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-pc-steamThe AstronautsThe Vanishing Of Ethan CarterAction AdventurePS4IndiePC

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter has sold 60,000 copies since it was released one month ago on September 25, the game's development studio has announced.

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter PC Review: One Hell of a Myst-eryhttps://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-pc-review-one-hell-of-a-myst-eryBob MackeyWed, 15 Oct 2014 00:30:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-pc-review-one-hell-of-a-myst-eryThe AstronautsSteamThe Vanishing Of Ethan CarterNordic GamesPC

This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.

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Here's 13 minutes of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter along with a release datehttps://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-pc-steam-gogStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 21 Aug 2014 20:59:21 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-pc-steam-gogThe AstronautsThe Vanishing Of Ethan CarterHorrorAction AdventureVideoPS4IndiePC

A release date for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, the horror fiction title from former People Can Fly developers The Astronauts, has been announced.

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is indeed coming to PlayStation 4https://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-ps4-pcStephany Nunneley-JacksonTue, 12 Aug 2014 21:55:52 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-ps4-pcThe AstronautsHorrorAction AdventurePuzzleGamescom 2014VideoPS4IndiePC

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, the horror fiction title from former People Can Fly developers The Astronauts, has been confirmed for release on PlayStation 4.

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter gameplay details, screenshots releasedhttps://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-gameplay-details-screenshots-releasedStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 19 Sep 2013 14:59:55 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-gameplay-details-screenshots-releasedThe AstronautsHorrorPeople Can FlyThe Vanishing Of Ethan CarterIndiePC

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, the horror fiction title from former People Can Fly developers The Astronauts, has been revealed through new screenshots and a lovely fact sheet sent over to us.

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Xbox One: Ex-Bulletstorm dev defends Microsoft's anti-used policieshttps://www.vg247.com/xbox-one-ex-bulletstorm-dev-defends-microsofts-anti-used-policiesDave CookMon, 24 Jun 2013 11:46:25 +0000https://www.vg247.com/xbox-one-ex-bulletstorm-dev-defends-microsofts-anti-used-policiesThe AstronautsAdrian ChmielarzVG247MicrosoftPeople Can Fly

Xbox One may have had its anti-used policies binned by Microsoft following its seismic u-turn last week, but former Bulletstorm developer and co-founder of The Astronauts Adrian Chmielarz has penned a blog defending the idea of anti-used policies, in which he says if you care about gaming, you will want the pre-owned market to die.

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The Astronauts: Chmielarz on life after People Can Flyhttps://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-chmielarz-on-life-after-people-can-flyDave CookThu, 02 May 2013 07:20:15 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-chmielarz-on-life-after-people-can-flyThe AstronautsAdrian ChmielarzHorrorAction AdventurePC

The Astronauts is looking to revolutionise story-telling in games. VG247's Dave Cook speaks with co-founder Adrian Chmielarz about his new project, and life after People Can Fly.

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The Astronauts: ex-Bulletstorm devs no longer phased by 'mammoth-sized' gameshttps://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-ex-bulletstorm-devs-no-longer-phased-by-mammoth-sized-gamesDave CookMon, 04 Mar 2013 12:19:45 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-ex-bulletstorm-devs-no-longer-phased-by-mammoth-sized-gamesThe AstronautsThe Vanishing Of Ethan CarterAdrian ChmielarzPC

The Astronauts, a new studio comprised of ex-People Can Fly developers has stated that it's no longer phased by large games, and has opted to focus on smaller experiences. The team's debut project, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter aims to revolutionise story-telling in games, despite its smaller stature.

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter announced by former Former People Can Fly devshttps://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-announced-by-former-former-people-can-fly-devsStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 06 Feb 2013 16:22:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-vanishing-of-ethan-carter-announced-by-former-former-people-can-fly-devsThe AstronautsAdrian ChmielarzHorrorAction AdventureVideoDevelopmentThe Vanishing Of Ethan CarterPeople Can FlyPC

Former People Can Fly developers The Astronauts, have announced their first game: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

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The Astronauts: ex-Bulletstorm devs re-iterate January teasehttps://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-ex-bulletstorm-devs-re-iterate-january-teaseDave CookMon, 17 Dec 2012 16:01:02 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-ex-bulletstorm-devs-re-iterate-january-teaseThe AstronautsPC

The Astronauts - a new studio comprised of ex-People can Fly developers - has published a new studio blog that re-iterates its plans to launch its new IP on January. There's even a photo from the studio's first holiday p**s-up. Lovely stuff. Get the details below.

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The Astronauts: first game from ex-People Can Fly devs revealing in Janhttps://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-first-game-from-ex-people-can-fly-devs-revealing-in-janDave CookMon, 10 Dec 2012 16:52:09 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-first-game-from-ex-people-can-fly-devs-revealing-in-janThe AstronautsAdrian ChmielarzPS3Xbox 360People Can Fly

The Astronauts will reveal its first game in January. The studio - comprised of ex-People Can Fly developers - is headed up by Adrian Chmielarz of Bulletstorm fame. He has just revealed the reveal. Meta!

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The Astronauts: 'first game is not a shooter', ex-Bulletstorm devs speakhttps://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-first-game-is-not-a-shooter-ex-bulletstorm-devs-speakDave CookMon, 15 Oct 2012 14:33:12 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-astronauts-first-game-is-not-a-shooter-ex-bulletstorm-devs-speakThe AstronautsIndiePC

Ex-Bulletstorm developers The Astronauts have confirmed that they are not making a shooter, but it will be an Unreal Engine 3 title, and it is due in 2013.

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People Can Fly veterans form new studio called The Astronautshttps://www.vg247.com/people-can-fly-veterans-form-new-studio-called-the-astronautsStephany Nunneley-JacksonThu, 11 Oct 2012 13:11:31 +0000https://www.vg247.com/people-can-fly-veterans-form-new-studio-called-the-astronautsThe AstronautsAdrian ChmielarzUnreal Engine 3DevelopmentPeople Can FlyEpic Games

People Can Fly veterans have formed a new studio in which the team will develop new games using Epic's Unreal Engine technology.

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