The Blood of Dawnwalker: Bandai awakens your inner vampire in a trailer

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on January 15, 2025 at 02:06 p.m.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the new action-RPG from the Rebel Wolves studio, co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (The Witcher 3), plunges us into an alternative 14th century where vampires have taken over. Planned for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, this open-world game combines immersive storytelling with crucial choices. A gameplay presentation is scheduled for this summer.

Would you like to become a vampire for the duration of a video game game? That's what the Rebel Wolves studio is offering you with The Blood of Dawnwalker, its new open-world action-RPG published by Bandai Namco, scheduled for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series at an as yet undetermined date. Set in an alternate 14th century, this title plunges players into a dark fantasy universe marked by the rise of vampires and the collapse of feudal lords. With its immersive narrative and crucial choices, the game promises to be the first chapter in a highly original saga.

Synopsis of The Blood of Dawnwalker:

"In a land devastated by bloody conflict, the Black Death comes for the survivors. In the aftermath of disasters that have claimed thousands of victims, humanity struggles to survive. A moment of weakness... That's all they needed. Vampires jump at the chance. They emerge from the shadows to seize what has eluded them for centuries: freedom and the power it brings. Other creatures of the night follow suit. Legends become reality and change the course of history. You play the role of Coen, a young man transformed into a Penumbral: neither quite human nor quite vampire, between the world of day and the kingdom of night. Defend your humanity or drape yourself in your cursed powers to save your family. Whatever your choice, the question remains: are you willing to pay with your soul for the salvation of your loved ones?

Developed under Unreal Engine 5, The Blood of Dawnwalker tells the story of Coen, a young man who has become a Dawnwalker, a creature oscillating between humanity and vampirism. Players will have 30 days and 30 nights to decide the fate of their family, or turn to a quest for vengeance. "Inspired by classic RPGs, we want players to feel a sense of urgency in an open-world game," explains Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, co-founder of Rebel Wolves and director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, in a statement. Each quest influences the time available, offering a unique experience with each playthrough thanks to what the team calls a "narrative sandbox".

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The game's universe, set in 14th-century Europe ravaged by the Black Death and bloody conflicts, is striking in its first trailer. The opening cinematic, set two years before the events of the game, introduces Coen, his sister Lunka, and the vampire lord Brencis. This context highlights the moral dilemmas and gameplay mechanics based on the passage from day to night, offering a variety of abilities and scenarios depending on the moment.

Trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker:

With its dynamic narrative and meaningful choices, The Blood of Dawnwalker looks set to offer a unique experience in the action-RPG genre. A gameplay presentation is expected this summer, revealing more details about this ambitious project. We can't wait to find out more.

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