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

The Blood of Dawnwalker: A Dark Fantasy RPG Unveiled

The recently concluded game reveal event for The Blood of Dawnwalker shed light on this upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Dive into the captivating world of Vale Sangora and discover more about this narrative-driven experience.

Meet Coen, the Dawnwalker

Unveiled on January 16th, The Blood of Dawnwalker introduces Coen, a unique protagonist unlike typical game heroes. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek describes him as emotional, vulnerable, and honest. Coen finds himself battling Brencis, an ancient vampire who controls Vale Sangora, a fictional 14th-century Medieval European setting. His mission: save his family within a 30-day/night timeframe (though the game's time flow is non-linear). The reveal trailer showcases Coen's superhuman abilities stemming from his vampiric nature, including incredible agility and magical prowess.

Rebel Wolves, the development studio, addressed fan questions via their Discord server. Dawnwalkers, it turns out, are not simply half-vampire, half-human; they are a distinct entity. The game's magic system is grounded in the occult, focusing on rituals, amulets, and summonings, rather than flashy spells.

A Narrative Sandbox with Choices

Coen's quest to save his family within a world threatened by silver poisoning drives the narrative. However, The Blood of Dawnwalker is designed as a "narrative sandbox," prioritizing player agency and freedom. The nonlinear storyline allows for multiple paths to achieve the ultimate goal, with the world dynamically reacting to player choices.

To maintain the immersive single-player experience, multiplayer and co-op modes are absent. However, romanceable characters, including members of various races (uriashi, kobolds, potentially werewolves), will accompany Coen on his journey.

Developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio comprised of former CD Projekt Red developers (known for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077), The Blood of Dawnwalker is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A specific release date is yet to be announced.