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

The January 16th reveal event shed light on the narrative-driven gameplay of The Blood of Dawnwalker. Players embody Coen, a Dawnwalker navigating a fictional 14th-century Medieval European world, Vale Sangora. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek describes Coen as an unconventional protagonist: "He’s a young guy who at heart is emotional, he can get vulnerable, he’s honest about how he feels." The trailer depicts Coen's confrontation with Brencis, an ancient vampire controlling Vale Sangora. Coen's mission: save his family within 30 days and nights. While the game adheres to this timeframe, developers emphasize a flexible gameplay pace allowing for extensive exploration.

The trailer showcases Coen's unique abilities stemming from his vampiric nature—feats like effortlessly scaling buildings and phasing through enemies. He also wields magic and commands magic missiles. Many fan questions remain unanswered, but Rebel Wolves addressed several via their official Discord server.

A dedicated FAQ channel in the Discord server answers common queries. Dawnwalkers, explained Rebel Wolves, are not simply half-human, half-vampire; they represent a distinct entity. The magic system, unlike typical fantasy settings, is grounded in the occult, focusing on rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings rather than flashy spells.

A Narrative Sandbox with Rich Character Interactions

Coen, a Dawnwalker afflicted with silver poisoning, strives to save his family. Despite this central quest, the game prioritizes player agency. Developers describe it as a "narrative sandbox," offering significant control over the narrative's progression. The nonlinear storyline evolves based on player choices, creating a dynamic and ever-changing world.

To maintain the immersive single-player experience, multiplayer and co-op modes are absent. However, romanceable characters will populate Coen's journey, allowing for interactions with various races, including uriashi, kobolds, and potentially even werewolves.

Developed by Rebel Wolves—a studio comprised of former CD Projekt Red developers who worked on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077—The Blood of Dawnwalker has no confirmed release date but is slated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.