The Blood of Dawnwalker's recent game reveal event shed light on this exciting open-world dark fantasy action-RPG. Dive in to discover more!

Welcome to Vale Sangora

Meet Coen, the Dawnwalker Protagonist

Revealed on January 16th, The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a narrative-driven experience set in the fictional 14th-century Medieval European land of Vale Sangora. Players embody Coen, a Dawnwalker—a protagonist unlike any other. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek describes Coen as "a young guy who at heart is emotional, he can get vulnerable, he’s honest about how he feels." The trailer depicts Coen's conflict with Brencis, an ancient vampire who controls Vale Sangora. Coen's mission: save his family within 30 days and nights. While the game adheres to this timeframe, the developers emphasize a flexible pacing allowing for extensive gameplay. The trailer showcases Coen's superhuman abilities—a blend of vampiric agility and magic— hinting at a compelling blend of action and mystical elements. Many questions remain, but the developers are actively engaging with the community.

Rebel Wolves utilized their official Discord server to address fan queries in a dedicated FAQ channel. A key question: What are Dawnwalkers? They are described not as simple half-human, half-vampire beings, but something uniquely in between, appearing human by day and transforming at night. The magic system, while present, will differ from typical fantasy tropes. The FAQ clarifies: "Our magic is 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, strives to save his family. However, the game prioritizes player agency. The developers emphasize a "narrative sandbox" with "maximum emphasis on player's agency and freedom to explore storylines with one clear goal but many, many ways to achieve it." This nonlinear approach promises a dynamic world shaped by player choices. To preserve this single-player experience, multiplayer and co-op modes are absent. However, romanceable characters will accompany Coen on his 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—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.