The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Timeline ( Real )

company_founding
2010

Founding of The Astronauts Studio

The Astronauts, the game development studio behind The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, is founded in Poland.

game_announcement
2013

Announcement of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

Astroanut announces development of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, a first-person mystery adventure game.

game_release
September 26, 2014

Release of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter on PC

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is released for Microsoft Windows, receiving critical acclaim for its storytelling and visuals.

game_update
2015

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Enhanced Edition announced

The Astronauts announces an Enhanced Edition of the game with improved graphics and support for PlayStation 4.

game_release
October 23, 2015

Release of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter on PlayStation 4

The Enhanced Edition of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is released for PlayStation 4.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Timeline ( Fictional )

investigation
Early June, Present Year

Discovery of the Red Barn Murders

Paul Prospero investigates the mysterious deaths near Red Barn, uncovering sinister clues.

disappearance
June 6, Present Year

Ethan Carter's Disappearance

Young Ethan Carter disappears in Red Creek Valley, initiating the main plot of the game.

arrival
June 7, Present Year

Paul Prospero Arrives in Red Creek Valley

Detective and paranormal investigator Paul Prospero arrives to investigate Ethan's disappearance.

clue_discovery
June 8, Present Year

Finding the Dead Deer

Paul discovers the mutilated deer, which is a clue to the sinister events unfolding.

clue_discovery
June 9, Present Year

Uncovering Ethan's Hat and Car Parts

Paul finds items belonging to Ethan, confirming his presence in the valley.

investigation
June 10, Present Year

Investigation of the Cave

Paul explores a mysterious cave, revealing supernatural elements linked to Ethan's disappearance.

revelation
June 11, Present Year

Revelation of the Old God Wictun

Paul uncovers the truth about Wictun, an ancient entity related to the valley's cursed history.

confrontation
June 12, Present Year

Confrontation at the Farmhouse

Paul confronts the antagonist controlling Wictun's presence, attempting to save Ethan.

rescue
June 12, Present Year

Rescue of Ethan Carter

Paul finds Ethan and frees him from supernatural control, ending the curse's immediate threat.