New Vampire RPG from The Witcher 3 Director

Blood of Dawnwalker: Unleashing Chaos in a Vampire’s Sandbox

Prepare to sink your teeth into a world where your choices can mean life or death for anyone. "Blood of Dawnwalker" promises a universe tailored for those who crave absolute control and chaos. At the helm is creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, who previously directed "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt." His new venture lets you unleash your inner vampire, allowing you to kill random NPCs—some of whom hold VIP status.

A New World Crafted by Veterans

This tantalizing experience comes from Rebel Wolves, a team built with several CD Projekt Red veterans. "It’s a sandbox game," Tomaszkiewicz explains, "designed to maximize the breadth of choices." The game is not purely about gameplay mechanics, though. The project leverages the team’s strengths in storytelling, focusing on narrative, captivating characters, and rich lore.

Narrative Sandbox with a Twist

Despite offering a wealth of choices, the game maintains a focused narrative. "You play with Coen, a set character with his own personality," Tomaszkiewicz shares. Importantly, players still shape their version of Coen. The game smoothly balances set characteristics with the open-ended allure of a "narrative sandbox." Players can redirect quests and storylines, including killing important NPCs. VIPs are not immune, which makes us wonder if these decisions arise in free-roaming or are tied to specific story events.

The Consequential Nature of Choice

Choices in "Blood of Dawnwalker" shape the world around you. Tomaszkiewicz points out, "Alternate outcomes or ending quest lines completely can result from your actions." Each choice intricately ties into the game’s systems, particularly your character’s blood hunger during night. This feature means that careless actions can inadvertently lead to NPC deaths. Unlike other renowned games where chaos feels less impactful, here, every rampage leaves a significant mark.

New Perspectives on Time-Limited Stories

Rebel Wolves’ game draws inspiration from different genres, notably striking "Persona" vibes in its time-limited storytelling. Ex-CDPR developers have detailed how they approach the game’s open-world atmosphere. It doesn’t insist you rush through, emphasizing enjoying the story. Await its arrival on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S to experience this suspenseful dance between narrative and choice.

Stay tuned and brace yourself for the vampire saga that turns every night into a gripping choice-driven odyssey.