The Blood of Dawnwalker just held its game reveal event, offering fans a deeper look into the highly anticipated open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Dive in to discover all the latest details about this exciting new title.

Welcome to Vale Sangora

Follow the Dawnwalker Protagonist, Coen

The official game reveal event for The Blood of Dawnwalker took place on January 16th, revealing more about this narrative-driven open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Players will step into the shoes of Coen, the Dawnwalker protagonist, navigating the fictional 14th-century Medieval European realm of Vale Sangora. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek described Coen as an emotionally complex character, stating, "He’s a young guy who at heart is emotional, he can get vulnerable, he’s honest about how he feels." The trailer introduces Coen's confrontation with Brencis, an ancient vampire who has usurped control of Vale Sangora. In this crumbling world, Coen's mission is to save his family within 30 days and nights, though the game's time mechanics will allow for extended gameplay.

Coen showcases superhuman abilities due to his vampiric nature, such as sliding down buildings unscathed and phasing through enemies. He also wields magic, casting spells like magic missiles. Despite the game being in its early stages, the reveal has sparked numerous questions from eager fans.

Rebel Wolves addressed some of these queries on the game's official Discord server through a dedicated FAQ channel post-reveal event.

For starters, what are Dawnwalkers? They appear human during the day but transform into vampires at night. Rebel Wolves clarifies that they are not merely hybrids but a unique entity. The game's magic system will be subtle, focusing on the occult — rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings — rather than typical fantasy elements like fireballs and lightning bolts.

A Narrative Sandbox Experience with a Diverse Cast of Characters

Coen, afflicted by silver poisoning, embarks on a quest to save his family from an impending doom. Yet, the developers emphasize that The Blood of Dawnwalker will be a "narrative sandbox," granting players significant control over the storyline. 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." This non-linear approach means the world will evolve based on player choices.

Notably, the game will not include multiplayer or co-op modes, focusing instead on a rich single-player experience. However, players can expect romanceable characters, ensuring Coen's journey is not a solitary one. Throughout the game, Coen will encounter a variety of races, including uriashi, kobolds, and possibly even werewolves.

Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt Red developers with experience on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, is behind The Blood of Dawnwalker. While a specific release date has yet to be announced, the game is confirmed for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.