In Chapter 4, the story unfolds swiftly after Ellis's intense exchange with Sheriff Lanning over the walkie-talkie. Once the conversation concludes, progress along the path or follow Bullet as the loyal companion leads the way. A serene pond comes into view. Take an immediate right, keeping watch over the rocky ledge to the left. Amongst the weeds lies an object prompting Bullet's interaction. Commanding Bullet to fetch reveals a new tape titled "The Friendly Chat," capturing a cryptic conversation between the Sheriff and an enigmatic figure. Upon reviewing the tape, continue on the path until reaching the far side of the pond. Two prominent rocks outline a path forward, leading to an unusual white tree. Discovery of this tree triggers another tense walkie-talkie exchange, hinting at deeper mysteries. Options open up after the conversation ends. A path to the right leads to a broken-down car and a lit trench area, hosting a staircase to a locked bunker. Entering the trench area initiates another walkie-talkie conversation. Exiting the conversation prompts Bullet to deliver a Red Tape titled "The Breadcrumb Trail," revealing a scene with a fallen tree and Peter dropping a baseball. Pausing the tape aligns with the moment Peter releases the ball, making it materialize in the trench upon exiting the camcorder view. After another brief walkie-talkie exchange, instruct Bullet to scent the ball and follow him as he dashes off. Here, players encounter the first forest monster, susceptible to the flashlight's light. Players can choose to confront the monster or switch to the camcorder's night vision mode to evade it, albeit with reduced visibility. A faint red light in the distance signals a new area, featuring a crashed cart and a fallen tree obstructing the path. Reviewing the Red Tape again unveils a moment where the tree is raised. Passing beneath it reveals a broken bridge. A call from Lanning draws attention to the tree's discovery, sparking yet another conversation, albeit with a revelation—Lanning is nowhere to be found. As the conversation ends, the forest monster reemerges. Players can confront or flee from it. Arriving at the repaired car leads to discovering a locked door, accompanied by a note directing a call to Ch.3 on the walkie-talkie. This triggers a swift cutscene followed by Bullet delivering the truck keys. Unlocking the door reveals a need for a battery reconnection. Repairing the battery and engaging the radio triggers a sequence, granting a text message containing the bunker's combination. Further actions within the truck include solving the fusebox puzzle by rearranging the fuses, culminating in a sudden time skip to the following day. Exiting the truck and venturing down the left path leads to a ledge, restoring cell signal and presenting texts from Jess. Crossing the river and continuing along the opposite path brings a small clearing, sparking a pivotal cutscene that seamlessly transitions into Chapter 5.

Chapter 3 unravels swiftly upon Ellis's awakening from the disorienting flashback, catalyzed by the retrieval of the camcorder, a pivotal artifact from the preceding chapter. Guided by an eerie sense of déjà vu, Ellis gravitates towards the familiar rock, reclaiming the camcorder. This time, however, the game unveils the enigmatic red tapes, ushering players into a realm where past events converge with the present. Engrossed in the tape labeled "The Clue," the scene unfolds with Peter placing a toy police car on the ground, etching a cryptic clue into the recorded past. Emerging from the camcorder's view, the toy police car materializes near a flickering fire pit in the present reality. Picking up the toy car and presenting it to Bullet triggers an immediate response from the canine companion, setting off a frenzied pursuit following the scent trail. Yet, the journey is halted by Bullet's sudden apprehension, accompanied by unsettling static emanating from the walkie-talkie. Continuing forward reveals an ominous effigy suspended from the trees, a grotesque emblem of foreboding. Ellis, driven by a visceral urge, seizes the effigy and dismantles it, obtaining a chilling victim photo—a testament to the forest's grim secrets. Pressing forward along this haunting path, the exploration leads to a precipice. Descending down the ledge marks the gateway to the subsequent area, initiating a transition into the unknown. As control is regained, a call from Lanning heralds the commencement of Chapter 4, signaling an ominous segue into further depths of the harrowing journey.

Chapter 2 unfurls immediately after the Prologue, casting players into the shoes of Ellis as he descends into the dense thicket after dropping down the ledge. The setting is an expansive, wooded expanse adorned with trees adorned with ominous police tape. Utilizing the walkie-talkie, Ellis connects with Sheriff Lanning, signaling his participation in the search, much to the apparent dismay of other searchers. Traversing the path, a tutorial promptly acquaints players with Bullet's capabilities, an integral companion in the search. As the tutorial concludes, progression along the path leads to a text from Jess, beckoning for attention on Ellis's phone—a moment of brief respite amidst the foreboding environment. Once the digital interlude concludes, the journey continues until puddles interrupt the path. Beyond them lies a rock formation, obscured by overgrowth, concealing an object. Commanding Bullet, the loyal companion uncovers a buried item—the hat belonging to the missing boy, Peter. A pivotal moment unravels as Ellis allows Bullet to scent the hat, triggering the dog's instinctual pursuit of the trail. Bullet becomes the guiding force, leading Ellis through the dense foliage. However, an unforeseen turn ensnares Ellis, causing a fall into an abyss, triggering haunting memories. As Ellis grapples with his PTSD, Bullet becomes temporarily separated. Yet, in a poignant display of loyalty, the faithful companion swiftly rushes to his aid, reuniting with Ellis amid the disorienting trenches. Regaining control, Bullet resumes leading the way, eventually unveiling an abandoned camp—a foreboding testament to the eerie mysteries shrouding the forest. This pivotal moment propels the narrative forward, driving Ellis deeper into the heart of the enigmatic and increasingly unsettling search.