Rebel Wolves, a studio comprised of former CD Projekt RED developers, recently unveiled their debut title, The Blood of Dawnwalker, in a comprehensive livestream presentation. The stream featured a captivating four-minute cinematic trailer, serving as the game's opening narrative sequence, showcasing this dark fantasy action RPG.
Set in a 14th-century alternate Europe, The Blood of Dawnwalker follows Coen, a young man who acquires supernatural abilities after the events depicted in the trailer. He's tasked with a perilous mission: rescuing his loved ones from a vampire threat within a strict 30-day timeframe. While time progresses selectively during gameplay, strategic time management is crucial.
Coen faces a profound moral conflict: embracing his humanity or succumbing to his vampiric nature. This pivotal choice significantly impacts both gameplay mechanics and the narrative arc. A core gameplay element is "Blood Hunger," where Coen risks losing control and potentially harming key characters if he forgoes feeding for extended periods.
The game boasts a richly detailed open world, a "narrative sandbox" as the developers describe it, where environmental elements are dynamically influenced by the time of day. Players enjoy extensive freedom of action within this expansive setting.
Developed over two years using Unreal Engine 5, The Blood of Dawnwalker is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A specific release date remains unannounced.
