More details of the controversial Ebola Village, the survival horror that arrives shortly on Xbox

Nineties classic terror, Soviet setting and a very crude approach that does not leave indifferent.

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The Xbox Series catalog is preparing to receive one of the most talked-about (and debated) horror games of the past few months. Its arrival on PC has generated debate due to its setting and straightforward approach to classic horror, without filters. Now, everything suggests that this experience will make the leap to consoles with a clear proposal: to recover the survival horror of the 90s without softening its tone.

Far from seeking a modern production loaded with aids or concessions, this title bets on immersion, constant tension, and risk management, with a deliberately slow pace and an atmosphere that plays a key role. Its passage through Steam has been notable, accumulating very positive reviews and consolidating a community that highlights its atmosphere and fidelity to the genre.

Ebola Village: Soviet terror in first person

Set in an alternate USSR, the game puts us in the shoes of Maria, an ordinary woman whose routine is disrupted after a disturbing TV broadcast about a biological threat. What begins as a family visit turns into a nightmare marked by abandoned villages, eerie facilities, and a constant sense of danger.

The game’s structure draws directly from classic survival horror: meticulous exploration, old-school puzzles, strict inventory management, and combat where each encounter matters. The title is played in first person, reinforcing the sense of vulnerability and making every corridor, sound, or encounter more intense.

Among its main features are:

• Very careful atmosphere, with scenarios inspired by Soviet villages

• High-quality sound, key to constant tension

• Interaction with numerous objects in the environment

• Direct combat system, with a variety of weapons and dismemberment

• Three levels of difficulty, designed for different player profiles

• Unique bosses and encounters designed to make you uncomfortable

• Classic mechanics like healing with herbs, chests, and limited inventory management

On PC, the game was released in May 2025 and has managed to maintain a very positive rating, something unusual for such a specific and uncompromising proposal. Its arrival on Xbox in January will expand the reach of an experience that doesn’t try to please everyone, but connects fully with those who yearn for pure survival horror.

An uncomfortable, intense, and deliberately classic proposal that promises to generate buzz on consoles as well.