Dawnwalker's Blood: Gameplay and Story Revealed at Event

The Blood of Dawnwalker, an eagerly anticipated open-world dark fantasy action-RPG, recently unveiled its gameplay and story during its game reveal event on January 16th. Dive into the rich narrative and immersive world of Vale Sangora as you follow the journey of the Dawnwalker protagonist, Coen.

Welcome To Vale Sangora

In The Blood of Dawnwalker, players step into the boots of Coen, a young man navigating a life between day and night in the fictional 14th-century Medieval European land of Vale Sangora. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek describes Coen as an emotional and vulnerable protagonist, a departure from typical game heroes. Coen's journey pits him against the ancient vampire Brencis, who has seized control of Vale Sangora. Tasked with saving his family within 30 days and nights, Coen's adventure is set in a world where human civilization is on the brink of collapse. The game's unique time flow allows players to engage in hours of gameplay without feeling rushed.

The reveal trailer showcases Coen's superhuman abilities, such as sliding down buildings unscathed and phasing between enemies, hinting at his vampiric nature. Additionally, Coen wields magic, casting missiles at foes. Despite the game being in its early stages, the trailer has sparked numerous questions from fans, which Rebel Wolves addressed on their official Discord server through a dedicated FAQ channel.

A Narrative Sandbox Experience With Lots Of People To Meet

Dawnwalkers, like Coen, appear human by day but transform into vampires at night. Rebel Wolves clarifies that Dawnwalkers are not merely hybrids but a unique entity in between. The game's magic system steers clear of traditional fantasy elements, focusing instead on the occult—rituals, amulets, relics, and summonings—rather than conventional spells like fireballs or lightning.

Coen, afflicted with silver poisoning, embarks on a quest to save his family from an impending doom. The game promises a "narrative sandbox" experience, emphasizing player agency and freedom to explore various storylines. With multiple paths to achieve a single goal, The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a nonlinear world that evolves based on player choices. Notably, the game will not feature multiplayer or co-op modes, focusing instead on a rich single-player campaign. Romanceable characters will join Coen on his journey, and players can interact with diverse races such as uriashi, kobolds, and even werewolves.

Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt Red developers with experience on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, is crafting The Blood of Dawnwalker. While no release window has been confirmed, the game is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.