The game will be free-to-play, although it's not exactly clear what in-app purchases will entail. You can customize the look of your agent, so it's safe to say that some of the paid extras will be cosmetic. It'll share a lot in common with the format of the show, at least, as there will be conspiracy-driven story arc cases in addition to one-off "monster of the week" investigations.

This probably won't make you feel like you're stepping into the suits of Mulder or Scully, but it shows that broadcasters increasingly see mobile apps as vital companions to their programming -- they want you to engross yourself in a show's universe well after you've shut off your TV.