Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt RED developers, recently held a captivating stream that unveiled their debut project, The Blood of Dawnwalker. During the event, the team showcased a mesmerizing four-minute cinematic trailer, which serves as the opening sequence to the game's storyline. This dark fantasy action RPG is set to immerse players in a thrilling narrative experience.
Set in an alternate version of 14th-century Europe, The Blood of Dawnwalker follows the journey of a young man named Coen. After the dramatic events depicted in the intro, Coen acquires supernatural powers and embarks on a mission to save his loved ones from the clutches of vampires. However, he faces a daunting challenge: he has only 30 days and nights to complete his quest. Time in the game progresses only during specific moments, adding a layer of strategic time management to the gameplay.
Throughout his journey, Coen is confronted with profound moral dilemmas—whether to cling to his humanity or surrender to his dark vampiric urges. This pivotal choice not only shapes the narrative but also influences gameplay mechanics. A key feature of the game is the Blood Hunger system, where Coen must feed on blood to maintain control. If he goes too long without feeding, he risks losing control and inadvertently causing the death of important characters, leading to unforeseen consequences.
Players will enjoy the freedom to explore intricately designed environments, with the game world dynamically affected by the time of day. The developers have described this open world as a "narrative sandbox," offering extensive opportunities for player-driven actions and decisions.
The Blood of Dawnwalker has been in development for two years and is being crafted using Unreal Engine 5. The game is slated for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series, although an official release date has not yet been announced. Fans of dark fantasy and action RPGs have much to look forward to as Rebel Wolves brings this ambitious project to life.