The Blood of Dawnwalker's game reveal event unveiled exciting details about this upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Dive into the captivating world of Vale Sangora and discover more!
Welcome to Vale Sangora
Follow Coen, the Dawnwalker Protagonist
Revealed on January 16th, The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a narrative-driven experience set in a fictional 14th-century Medieval European world. Players embody Coen, a Dawnwalker whose life straddles the line between day and night. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek describes Coen as an emotionally complex and relatable protagonist, far from the typical stoic hero. The trailer showcases Coen's encounter with Brencis, an ancient vampire who controls Vale Sangora, setting the stage for Coen's 30-day, 30-night quest to save his family. While the game features a structured timeframe, the developers emphasize ample playtime.
Coen's vampiric abilities are evident in the trailer, displaying superhuman feats like effortlessly scaling buildings and swiftly moving between enemies. He also wields magic, launching magical projectiles. Many questions remain unanswered, but Rebel Wolves addressed several on their official Discord server.
The Discord FAQ clarifies the nature of Dawnwalkers: human by day, vampire by night, but distinctly different from a simple hybrid. The game's magic system is described as less flashy than in typical fantasy settings, focusing on occult practices, rituals, amulets, and summonings, rather than spectacular spellcasting.
A Narrative Sandbox with Rich Character Interactions
Coen, afflicted with silver poisoning, embarks on a desperate quest to save his family. However, the developers highlight the game's "narrative sandbox" approach, granting players significant control over the story's progression. The nonlinear gameplay allows for multiple paths to achieve the central goal, with the world dynamically responding to player choices.
To maintain the immersive single-player experience, multiplayer and co-op modes are absent. However, the journey won't be solitary; romanceable characters await, allowing Coen to connect with individuals from various races, including uriashi, kobolds, and potentially even werewolves.
Developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio comprised of former CD Projekt Red developers (The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077), The Blood of Dawnwalker has no confirmed release date but is slated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.