Blair Witch is a first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of Blair Witch. Players take on the role of Ellis, a former police officer with a troubled past, who joins the search for a young boy who has gone missing in Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville, Maryland. As they explore the cursed forest that warps and distorts both time and space, players must face their fears and confront the mysterious entity known as The Blair Witch. Alongside his faithful dog Bullet by his side, Ellis must battle against both this supernatural force as well as his own decaying sanity while learning more about himself along the way.