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

The Blood of Dawnwalker has recently held an exciting game reveal event, offering fans a deep dive into the upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Here's everything you need to know about this immersive narrative-driven game!

Welcome To Vale Sangora

Follow The Dawnwalker Protagonist, Coen

On January 16th, The Blood of Dawnwalker unveiled its narrative-rich world set in the fictional 14th-century Medieval European land of Vale Sangora. Players will embody Coen, the Dawnwalker protagonist, whose life oscillates between day and night. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek described Coen as a unique character, saying, "He’s a young guy who at heart is emotional, he can get vulnerable, he’s honest about how he feels." The game's trailer introduces us to Coen's conflict with Brencis, an ancient vampire who has usurped control over Vale Sangora. As human civilization teeters on the brink, Coen must race against time—within a span of 30 days and nights—to rescue his family. However, the game's time progression is unique, allowing for extended gameplay hours.

The trailer showcases Coen's extraordinary abilities, such as sliding down skyscraper-sized buildings unscathed and swiftly phasing between enemies. Additionally, he will harness magic, including throwing magic missiles. With the game still in its early stages, many fan questions remain unanswered, but Rebel Wolves, the developers, have been proactive in addressing them.

Following the reveal, Rebel Wolves utilized their official Discord server to clarify several points in an FAQ channel. One key query was about Dawnwalkers. These beings appear human by day but transform into vampires under the cover of night. Rebel Wolves clarified that Dawnwalkers are not merely a hybrid of humans and vampires but something entirely distinct. Additionally, the game's magic system will be subtle and rooted in the occult, featuring rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings rather than overt displays like fireballs or lightning bolts.

A Narrative Sandbox Experience With Lots Of People To Meet

Coen, afflicted by the curse of silver poisoning, is on a mission to save his family from an impending doom. Yet, The Blood of Dawnwalker promises a "narrative sandbox" experience, emphasizing player agency and freedom to explore various storylines. While the overarching goal remains clear, the paths to achieving it are numerous, ensuring a nonlinear gameplay experience where the world dynamically responds to player choices.

The game will remain a single-player experience, eschewing multiplayer or co-op modes to preserve the depth of its campaign. However, Coen's journey won't be solitary; players will encounter a diverse array of characters, including uriashi, kobolds, and perhaps even werewolves, some of whom can be romanced.

Rebel Wolves, led by former CD Projekt Red developers with experience on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, are behind this ambitious project. While no specific release date has been announced, The Blood of Dawnwalker is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.