"Dawnwalker's Blood: Gameplay and Story Revealed at Event"

The Blood of Dawnwalker recently held its game reveal event, providing fans with an exciting glimpse into the upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Dive deeper to learn more about this immersive experience set in the world of Vale Sangora!

Welcome To Vale Sangora

Follow The Dawnwalker Protagonist, Coen

The official game reveal event for The Blood of Dawnwalker took place on January 16th, unveiling a wealth of details about this narrative-driven open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Players will embody Coen, the Dawnwalker protagonist, navigating a life that straddles day and night in the fictional 14th-century Medieval European land of Vale Sangora. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek describes Coen as an atypical protagonist, 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 the antagonist, Brencis, an ancient vampire who has taken control of Vale Sangora. In this crumbling world, Coen's mission is to save his family within a tight 30-day and 30-night timeframe, though the developers have noted that the game's time flow will allow for extensive gameplay.

The reveal trailer showcases Coen's superhuman abilities, such as sliding down buildings unscathed and phasing between enemies, hinting at his vampiric nature. He is also seen wielding magic, casting missiles at his foes. With the game still in its early stages, many fan questions remain unanswered.

Rebel Wolves, the developers behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, have taken to Discord to address some of these queries. In the game's official Discord server, a FAQ channel was established post-reveal to clarify common questions from the growing fanbase.

What exactly are Dawnwalkers? They appear human during the day but transform into vampires at night. However, Rebel Wolves clarifies that Dawnwalkers are not merely half-human, half-vampire hybrids; they are a unique entity. The game's magic system will be less about flashy spells and more focused on the occult, involving rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings rather than traditional fantasy elements like fireballs or lightning bolts.

A Narrative Sandbox Experience With Lots Of People To Meet

Coen, afflicted with the curse of silver poisoning, is on a mission to save his family from an impending doom. Despite this central quest, the developers emphasize that The Blood of Dawnwalker will offer a "narrative sandbox" experience, granting players significant control over the story. 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 nonlinear approach means the world will evolve based on the player's choices.

To maintain the integrity of this single-player campaign, there will be no multiplayer or co-op mode. However, Coen will have the opportunity to form romantic connections, ensuring he's not alone on his dark journey. Players will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including uriashi, kobolds, and possibly even werewolves.

Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt Red developers who worked on titles like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, are behind this ambitious project. While The Blood of Dawnwalker does not yet have a confirmed release date, it is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.