Dawnwalker's Blood: Gameplay and Story Revealed at Event

The Blood of Dawnwalker recently held its much-anticipated game reveal event, shedding light on the intriguing details of this upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Dive in to discover the depth of its narrative and gameplay.

Welcome to Vale Sangora

Follow The Dawnwalker Protagonist, Coen

The Blood of Dawnwalker's official game reveal event took place on January 16th, unveiling a wealth of information about this eagerly awaited open-world dark fantasy action-RPG, which places a heavy emphasis on its narrative.

Players will immerse themselves in the role of Coen, the Dawnwalker protagonist, navigating the delicate balance between day and night in the fictional 14th-century Medieval European land of Vale Sangora. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek portrays 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 reveal trailer introduces Coen's confrontation with the ancient vampire antagonist, Brencis, who has seized control of Vale Sangora. Amidst a crumbling human civilization, Coen is on a mission to save his family within a tight 30-day and 30-night timeframe. However, the developers assure that the game's time flow is uniquely structured, allowing for extensive gameplay hours.

In the trailer, Coen demonstrates superhuman abilities due to his vampiric nature, such as sliding down a towering building unscathed and phasing between enemies. He also wields magic, launching magical missiles at his foes. Despite the game being in its early stages, it has sparked numerous questions among fans.

Rebel Wolves addressed many of these questions on the game's official Discord server, where a dedicated FAQ channel emerged post-event to cater to the burgeoning fanbase's curiosity.

So, what exactly are Dawnwalkers? These beings appear human during the day but transform into vampires under the cover of night. Rebel Wolves clarifies that Dawnwalkers are not merely a hybrid of human and vampire but a unique entity altogether. Furthermore, the game's magic system is distinct from traditional fantasy settings, focusing less on flashy spells and more on the occult—rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings rather than fireballs or lightning bolts.

A Narrative Sandbox Experience With Lots Of People To Meet

Coen, as a Dawnwalker, is afflicted with silver poisoning and is determined to rescue his family from an impending doom. Yet, the developers emphasize that The Blood of Dawnwalker will offer a "narrative sandbox" experience, 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 approach ensures a nonlinear gameplay experience where the world evolves based on player choices.

To maintain the integrity of this single-player campaign, there will be no multiplayer or co-op mode. However, players can look forward to romanceable characters to accompany Coen on his dark journey, meeting a diverse array of individuals from uriashi and kobolds to perhaps even werewolves.

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