The Polish studio Rebel Wolves presents The Blood of Dawnwalkerits very first video game which will be released on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC consoles on September 3. Small clarification, for the structure, it is a novelty, but for the development team, it is a formality. The members are well versed in the world of video game creation. Most of them were former employees of CD Projekt RED, the Polish studio behind the must-have The Witcher 3Â : Wild Hunt et Cyberpunk 2077.
It is also Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the director of the first named game, who is behind the creation of Rebel Wolves. For a young studio, the Polish team sets the bar very high with The Blood of Dawnwalker. The title is a role-playing game, RPG for purists. He puts us in the shoes of Coen, a character torn between two natures. It evolves in a medieval Europe of the 14th century that is as immersive as it is dangerous. In his story, the young hero has 30 days and nights to save his family from Brencis, the big bad vampire of the game.
Human by day, vampire by night
With The Blood of Dawnwalkerthe studio offers an ambitious narrative experience that combines open world, dynamic temporality and duality between humanity and vampirism. One of the major features of the game is its day/night cycle system, which is not limited to a simple visual change. It deeply influences gameplay, quests and narrative. Some missions are only accessible during the day, others only at night, while some can be approached differently depending on the time chosen. This system encourages replayability and reinforces the impact of the player’s choices.
The gameplay also evolves according to the form of the character. During the day, Coen remains more human, with access to specific skills such as occult magic allowing him to interact with bodies or manipulate enemies. At night, on the other hand, he releases his vampiric nature, offering bloodier sequences, notably linked to his thirst for hemoglobins. This duality creates an interesting balance. The raw power of the vampire is opposed to the subtlety and interactions of the human side.
Every player action counts
The Blood of Dawnwalker offers a relevant narrative experience. In the game, Coen has 30 days and nights to save his family from the hands of Brencis, the big bad vampire. Each action has a direct impact on the time remaining to come to the rescue of the hero’s loved ones. But the game offers great freedom. Players can choose to ignore certain quests, let events unfold without intervention, or even eliminate key characters. These choices have real consequences on the story and can permanently modify the world and the relationships between characters. If after 30 days, the family is not yet saved, the adventure continues, but in another form. Each player will therefore have a different ending depending on their choices.
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The developers, however, ensure that they maintain a common “narrative heart” in order to ensure the coherence of the story. The Blood of Dawnwalker is planned to be available in several episodes. The objective is therefore to allow each player to experience their own version of the story, while maintaining a solid foundation. Exploration also plays a central role. The environment is not just aesthetic. It guides the player, tells stories and opens or closes possibilities depending on the time of day and the character’s abilities. Each area can reveal hidden narrative fragments. Enough to effectively reinforce the immersion.
