The Blood of Dawnwalker just held its game reveal event, and it has unveiled more about the upcoming game. Read on to find out more about this open-world dark fantasy action-RPG!
Welcome To Vale Sangora
Follow The Dawnwalker Protagonist, Coen
The Blood of Dawnwalker held its official game reveal event on January 16th, unveiling more details about the upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG, which is heavily focused on narrative.Players will step into the boots of Coen, the Dawnwalker protagonist, who navigates the delicate balance between day and night in the fictional 14th-century Medieval European land of Vale Sangora. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek describes Coen as an atypical game protagonist, stating, "He's a young guy who, at heart, is emotional, can be vulnerable, and is honest about how he feels." According to the trailer, Coen confronts the antagonist Brencis, an ancient vampire who has seized control of Vale Sangora. In this dark world where human civilization is slowly crumbling, Coen's mission is to save his family within the tight confines of 30 days and 30 nights. However, the developers noted that the game's flow of time is slightly different, allowing players to engage in hours of gameplay.
In the reveal trailer, Coen demonstrates superhuman abilities attributed to his vampiric status, such as sliding down a huge building unscathed and phasing from one enemy to the next. He also wields magic, throwing magic missiles on command. With the game still in its early stages, many fan questions remain unanswered.
Rebel Wolves took to Discord to address several of these questions. In the game's official Discord server, a FAQ channel emerged post-reveal event, providing answers to the frequent queries of the emerging fanbase.
For starters, what exactly are Dawnwalkers? Dawnwalkers appear human during the day but transform into vampires under the cloak of night. However, Rebel Wolves clarifies that they are not simply half-human, half-vampire lifeforms—they are distinctly something in between. Furthermore, the game's magic is less flashy than in typical fantasy settings and quite rare, focusing on the occult—rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings—rather than fireballs or lightning bolts.
A Narrative Sandbox Experience With Lots Of People To Meet
Coen, a Dawnwalker tainted with silver poisoning, is determined to save his family from impending doom. Despite the character's quest, the developers emphasize that the game will offer a "narrative sandbox," where players have significant control over the narrative. The game promises "maximum emphasis on player's agency and freedom to explore storylines with one clear goal but many, many ways to achieve it." With numerous ways to explore the world and its plot, the game will be completely nonlinear, and the world will evolve based on your choices.
There will be no multiplayer or co-op mode to preserve the single-player campaign experience. However, Coen will encounter romanceable characters, ensuring he won't be lonely on this dark journey. Players will meet individuals of various races, such as uriashi, kobolds, or even werewolves.
Rebel Wolves is a studio led by former CD Projekt Red developers who worked on games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. The Blood of Dawnwalker has no confirmed release window as of now, but it is confirmed to be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
