New Blair Witch gameplay footage shows you can pet the dog Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New Blair Witch gameplay footage shows you can pet the dog Ruh-roh. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 26 Jul 2019 20 comments What could be scarier than having to protect yourself from supernatural forces of evil in a dark and foreboding forest? Having to also protect your beloved pet dog, of course. Please let the dog survive. Thanks to new footage from Game Informer, we now have an idea how the upcoming Blair Witch game will work, and most importantly, the bonding techniques you can use to become best buddies with your canine companion. As revealed in the initial E3 teaser, the game is set in 1996, where the player takes on the role of ex-policeman Ellis to search for a missing kid. The new footage shows Ellis venturing through the forest, where he instructs his dog Bullet to sniff and track scents. You'll also be able to send Bullet to retrieve items from small spaces, and alert you to monsters when they inevitably approach. There's a bit of depth to your relationship with Bullet, too, as behind-the-scenes relationship mechanics will allow your to strengthen your bond and improve Bullet's skills. You can apparently do this by cooperating with Bullet and listening to his instructions - and, of course, by petting him, although unfortunately you can't do this forever. It's probably for the best, as I would never leave. Aside from Bullet, the player can also use a walkie-talkie to communicate with the outside world, while the camcorder can play tapes found in the forest. Intriguingly, the camcorder can also be used to solve puzzles: for example, if a tree falls in the forest, you can "rewind" the footage and put the tree back into place in real life. Does it make a sound, though? Meanwhile, the flashlight (which looks like it'll conk out at inappropriate moments) can also be used to fend off nasty creatures. While we don't yet know whether we'll see the witch herself, players will have to actively fight off her minions, and the flashlight can be used to blind enemies and temporarily fend them off. Don't bite the Bullet. If you're not too spooked by all this, check out our interview with the Blair Witch devs, which should help tide you over until the game's release on 30th August for Xbox One and PC. Sounds like it could be an occult classic. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store