Condemned Criminal Origins Apr 2026

Released as a launch title for the Xbox 360 in 2005, remains one of the most visceral examples of first-person horror. Developed by Monolith Productions , it blends the grim atmosphere of films like Seven with a brutal, physics-based melee combat system. Story & Premise

: Ethan uses various high-tech tools—including UV lights, laser samplers, and gas spectrometers—to find and analyze evidence at crime scenes. Condemned Criminal Origins

As of , Condemned: Criminal Origins was officially delisted from Steam and the Microsoft Store. It is now primarily accessible to those who already own it digitally or through physical copies. Key Characters Released as a launch title for the Xbox

: Unlike most first-person games, firearms are extremely rare and limited by the ammunition currently in the magazine. Players must rely on improvised weapons like lead pipes, 2x4s, and locker doors, emphasizing well-timed blocks and counter-attacks. As of , Condemned: Criminal Origins was officially

You play as , an investigator for the FBI’s Serial Crimes Unit in the decaying Metro City. While investigating a murder, Ethan is framed for the deaths of two fellow officers. To clear his name, he must go underground to track down "Serial Killer X"—a murderer who hunts other serial killers using their own signature methods. Gameplay Mechanics

: Ethan's mysterious mentor who attempts to protect both Ethan and his nephew Leland.

: The primary antagonist and nephew of Malcolm Vanhorn.