The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay and Story Unveiled in Game Reveal Event

The highly anticipated game, The Blood of Dawnwalker, recently held its game reveal event, shedding light on the upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Dive in to discover more about this intriguing title!

Welcome to Vale Sangora

Follow the Dawnwalker Protagonist, Coen

On January 16th, The Blood of Dawnwalker unveiled its narrative-driven world at its official game reveal event. Players will embody Coen, the Dawnwalker protagonist, navigating the shadowy realms of Vale Sangora, a fictional 14th-century Medieval European setting. Jakub Szamalek, the narrative director, describes Coen as an emotionally complex character, far from the typical game hero. "He's a young guy who at heart is emotional, he can get vulnerable, he's honest about how he feels," Szamalek shared.

In the game's trailer, Coen confronts the ancient vampire Brencis, who has usurped control over Vale Sangora. As human civilization teeters on the brink, Coen's mission is to rescue his family within a tight 30-day and 30-night deadline. However, the developers assure that the game's time mechanics will allow for extensive gameplay.

Coen's abilities are showcased in the trailer, demonstrating superhuman feats such as sliding down buildings unscathed and phasing between enemies. He also wields magic, casting missiles at will. Despite the game being in its early stages, it has already sparked numerous questions from eager fans.

Rebel Wolves, the developers behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, have taken to Discord to address these queries. In the game's official Discord server, a FAQ channel was established post-reveal to clarify fan inquiries.

For those curious about Dawnwalkers, they are beings who appear human by day but transform into vampires at night. Rebel Wolves emphasizes that Dawnwalkers are not merely hybrids but a unique entity. The game's magic system is also distinct, focusing on the occult rather than traditional fantasy elements. "Our magic is less flashy than that used in pure fantasy settings, and quite rare. It revolves around the occult -- rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings, rather than fireballs or lightning bolts," the FAQ explains.

A Narrative Sandbox Experience with Lots of People to Meet

Coen, afflicted with silver poisoning, embarks on a quest to save his family from an ominous fate. Yet, The Blood of Dawnwalker promises a "narrative sandbox" experience, where players have significant control over the storyline. The game emphasizes player agency, offering a clear goal but multiple paths to achieve it. This non-linear approach ensures that the world evolves based on player choices.

To maintain the integrity of this single-player campaign, there will be no multiplayer or co-op modes. However, Coen will not journey alone; he can form romantic connections with various characters, including uriashi, kobolds, and possibly even werewolves.

Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt Red developers who contributed to The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, are crafting The Blood of Dawnwalker. While no specific release date has been announced, the game is confirmed for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.