The Blood of Dawnwalker: A Dark Fantasy RPG Unveiled
Rebel Wolves' game reveal event showcased their upcoming open-world dark fantasy action-RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. This narrative-driven experience plunges players into the role of Coen, a Dawnwalker—a unique being existing between human and vampire—in the fictional 14th-century world of Vale Sangora.
Meet Coen, the Relatable Protagonist
The reveal trailer introduced Coen, a protagonist described as emotional, vulnerable, and honest. His journey begins with a confrontation against Brencis, an ancient vampire who has subjugated Vale Sangora. Coen's mission: save his family within a 30-day/night timeframe (though the game's time flow is non-linear). His abilities hint at superhuman strength and occult magic, shown through impressive feats like scaling buildings and unleashing magical projectiles.
Dawnwalkers: More Than Half-Vampire
The game's Discord FAQ clarified the nature of Dawnwalkers: they are not simply a hybrid of human and vampire but a distinct entity. The magic system, while present, will be grounded in occult practices—rituals, amulets, and summonings—rather than flashy spellcasting.
A Narrative Sandbox with Choices
Despite Coen's central quest, The Blood of Dawnwalker promises a narrative sandbox experience. Players will have significant agency, influencing the story's progression through multiple paths towards a single objective. This nonlinear approach ensures a dynamic world reacting to player decisions. To maintain this single-player focus, multiplayer or co-op modes are absent. However, romance options with diverse characters (including uriashi, kobolds, and potentially werewolves) are confirmed.
Developed by Former CD Projekt Red Developers
Rebel Wolves, a studio comprised of former CD Projekt Red developers (known for The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077), is behind this ambitious project. While a release date remains unannounced, The Blood of Dawnwalker is slated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
