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As Ethan fights to navigate the complexities of the town, he becomes aware of the deeply entrenched system of surveillance and manipulation that affects its inhabitants, including Kate, who has aged significantly since Ethan last encountered her. The town acts like a time capsule, trapping its residents in its dark clutches and severing ties to the outside world.

Isolation heightens when Ethan discovers that escape is futile. Whether driving away or seeking refuge in the woods, barriers prevent him from leaving—a concrete wall topped with electrified fencing ominously warns of dire consequences for those who attempt to flee.