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

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, Vale Sangora. Players embody Coen, a Dawnwalker—a unique protagonist described by Narrative Director Jakub Szamalek as "a young guy who at heart is emotional, he can get vulnerable, he’s honest about how he feels." Coen's journey begins with a confrontation against Brencis, an ancient vampire who has subjugated Vale Sangora. Faced with a crumbling civilization, Coen races against time—30 days and 30 nights—to save his family. While the game operates on a unique time scale, players can expect extensive gameplay hours.

The reveal trailer showcases Coen's superhuman abilities stemming from his vampiric nature, including incredible agility and magical prowess. While many questions remain, Rebel Wolves addressed some key inquiries via 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 magic system is also detailed, described as "less flashy than that used in pure fantasy settings, and quite rare. It revolves around the occult -- rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings, rather than fireballs or lightning bolts."

A Narrative Sandbox: Choice and Consequence

Coen, cursed with silver poisoning, embarks on a quest to save his family. 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 central goal, with the world dynamically reacting to player choices. Maintaining the focus on this single-player campaign, multiplayer or co-op modes are absent. However, the journey won't be solitary; Coen can forge relationships with a diverse cast of characters, 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 is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A release date is yet to be announced.