- 22/06/2025
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00:30Hello, my name is Daniel Sadowski and I'm the design director at Rebel Wolves.
00:39I would like to welcome you to the Blood of Dawnwalker summer gameplay video.
00:44Our game is a story-driven, open-world dark fantasy RPG set in medieval Europe.
00:50The game is currently in pre-beta stage and what we are going to show you is just a part of one of the mid-game quests.
00:57It's a really cool story involving legendary swords and a haunted almshouse, but today we'll focus on showcasing our gameplay systems.
01:07We're starting on the outskirts of Svartrow, the game's largest city and the capital of Vale Sangora.
01:14From here we could head anywhere the eye can see, explore ancient ruins or sabotage vampire blood transports.
01:21But, it's not just about where or when you go, it's also about how you approach the main quest and shape the story, making each playthrough uniquely your own.
01:32For now, we're following the road.
01:35Coen is on his way to the city's cathedral, chasing leads about a powerful weapon said to be hidden in its crypts.
01:42But first, we'll have to deal with some bandits who camped out by the main road.
01:48Travelling through Vale Sangora is never boring.
01:51The world is dense with quests, random encounters and locations steep in lore.
01:57This will be a great opportunity to show you our combat system.
02:01Our goal was to make the player feel like a real swordmaster who closely observes his enemies.
02:06We'll begin this fight by using Acryd Dust to stun one of the enemies.
02:12Now, when you attack, you choose one of all directions, up, down, left or right, in order to hit the opponent where he's unable to parry.
02:22And similarly, when defending, you have to take note of the enemy's intent and the direction of the attack.
02:28On the left side of the screen, just above Coen's health, you have activation charges that will be filled in with each successful attack, block and parry.
02:38Once they are full, you can use one of the active abilities which allow you to take a more tactical approach to fighting.
02:46We started the fight by throwing some Acryd Dust.
02:49And now, let's cast Burning Blood.
02:51It's a hex which boils the enemy's blood and burns their skin, dealing physical damage over time.
02:58All right, time to finish this fight.
03:04Let's use the final activation charge to cast the Artery attack, which, oh, which actually decapitated the last opponent.
03:14Our hero quickly dispatched the bandits, so let's loot a few items they've left behind and open the inventory.
03:22First of all, let's replenish our health by eating something, and then take a closer look at this cool-looking weapon we just picked up.
03:37Ah, it has better stats than our current weapon, so let's equip it right now.
03:43We've also leveled up, so let's use this opportunity to spend the newly acquired skill point in one of Coen's skill trees.
03:52The skills in the Blood of Dawnwalker are divided into three trees, one for Human, one for Vampire, and one shared between the two.
04:01We also have an active abilities panel. We can use it to unlock additional abilities to use during combat.
04:10Note that during the day, the health bar is not regenerating. You need to find consumables like the one we've just eaten.
04:17The hexes we've just used also consume some of Coen's health. Be aware of that. The way our magic system works? There's always a price to pay for manipulating reality.
04:28But we can make it sting a bit less. Let's level up the Frugal Witchcraft skill, so next time we'll cast a hex, it'll consume fewer of Coen's health points.
04:38Now that we've wrapped up the encounter with the bandits, we can be on our way to get inside the city.
04:44Right now, Coen hasn't done enough to ruffle the Vampire Lord's feathers, so the gods will just wave us through.
04:51But the more damage you cause, the more suspicious and aggressive they'll become.
04:55So when you play the game yourself, you'll have to decide whether you want to challenge the Vampires openly, or lay low until you're ready to strike and surprise them.
05:05This is the rich district of the city, Silberkreis. There's also Altenmarkt, Neustadt and the Middens. Each of the boroughs has its own feel and character.
05:26Looming high over the city is Brancis' castle. Greifberg. He took it over when he slaughtered the human ruler of the valley, Skender, as shown in the trailer we shared with you earlier, in January this year.
05:51In order to complete the main quest and save your family, you'll have to storm the castle, alone or with the help of friendly NPCs.
06:00We could do it right now if we wanted, but it would be super challenging.
06:06Let's check the map. The cathedral is really close. There's plenty of other places to see and things to do here. A couple of inns, a medic, a blacksmith, an armorer and other merchants.
06:31You can see that not only the vampires came out of the shadows. This creature on the right is called an Uriash. Look around, especially at night, and you'll learn humans have lots to fear, not just the vampires.
06:50And here we can see guards pounding on some poor guy's doors.
06:57And here we can see guards pounding on some poor guy's doors.
07:00It's just one of many different community scenes we're implementing in the game. Watch them closely when you play, as they might point you to new quests and hidden treasures or signal changes in the game's world.
07:25All signal changes in the game's world.
07:28I humbly beg of thee.
07:32I humbly...
07:35Ouch!
07:36I don't want to say it, Mom.
07:38It's a prayer.
07:39That's what we have to say.
07:42I humbly beg of thee, protect him.
07:47Oh, God.
07:48That was sinful.
07:49Okay.
07:50We are at the cathedral gates.
07:52Again, since Cohen isn't yet wanted by the vampire regime, and it's daytime, we can simply walk inside.
08:01The baptism of a newborn is a solemn moment, doubly so.
08:20A new life joins our flock, bringing happiness to its parents and to the congregation.
08:33Amen.
08:34Amen.
08:35Amen.
08:36Amen.
08:37Amen.
08:38Amen.
08:39Amen.
08:40Amen.
08:41Amen.
08:47Amen.
08:50Amen.
08:54Amen.
08:59Thank you for your blessing.
09:06Amen.
10:38What we saw right here was just one of many cutscenes we recorded for the game, which smoothly transitioned into a dialogue scene.
10:46We use cutscenes to highlight key scenes or showcase interesting bits of lore.
10:51Like this blood baptism.
10:53Creepy, isn't it?
10:55The core feature of the Blood of Dawnwalker is the dual gameplay loop.
11:00Remember, Cohen may be a human during the day, but he turns into a vampire at night and has a different set of skills at his disposal.
11:09And this is just one variable that affects our quests.
11:15Depending on when you tackle a particular quest, what choices you've made earlier, whom you befriended, or whom you've angered, your gameplay and story experience will be very, very different.
11:26So each quest is a complex structure with multiple possible paths leading to the end goal.
11:32We maximize players' freedom and agency, offering you a narrative sandbox to play in.
11:38I wonder what secrets may be concealed up there, just beyond Cohen's reach.
11:43And how do we get there?
11:45It's impossible to do during the day, but come night, it's an entirely different story.
11:51Let us explain what we mean by taking our current quest, as an example.
11:57During the day, we got inside the cathedral without any problems, since it's open for all to see and Cohen doesn't yet stand out from the crowd.
12:05The scaffolds, though, are outside of his reach.
12:10But climbing them won't be a problem for the vampire, who has many more exploration abilities at his disposal.
12:18Bear in mind, Cohen has not completed the quest yet.
12:21What's more, there are still a few clues to be found in order to solve this story.
12:27It's worth mentioning that narrative sandbox also means that we may completely abandon this quest and follow a different path to defeat Brancis.
12:35For today, we're focusing on the gameplay part, so let's see how we could tackle this particular quest during the night.
12:42We're starting right after dusk, as a vampire, on the rooftops of Svartral.
12:48Right now, we have 22 days left to complete this goal.
12:52This counter is always displayed and you'll be warned each time it's pushed forward.
12:57So you have to be aware of the time and it's more of a resource you'll be spending than a racing clock.
13:08As a vampire, you'll see and experience the world from a different perspective.
13:12You can travel quickly and easily access places beyond the reach of regular humans.
13:17Let us show you what we mean.
13:20This is Shadow Step.
13:22A unique vampiric ability, allowing Cohen to jump to almost any place within his reach.
13:29Now, let's take a good look around using the focus mode.
13:35This ability highlights objects of interest and loot.
13:39And there is something right here.
13:41This time, it's just some items to grab, but on other occasions, who knows, you might come across a hidden quest.
13:53Looks like our health is quite low.
13:55This is because, as a vampire, your health bar also represents your hunger level,
14:00and you start each night thirsting for blood.
14:04Remember, you have to quench this appetite in order to make full use of your vampire abilities.
14:09And drain in your monstrous nature around NPCs.
14:14Otherwise, you may end up draining someone important, which may lead to unpredictable consequences.
14:20We'd better feed them.
14:22Maybe on someone who is standing all alone.
14:27Like this drunkard.
14:31Let's grab him.
14:33And use Voracious Bite ability.
14:35Unless you lose control due to hunger, you get to decide how much blood to drink.
14:41You can drain just a bit and knock your victim unconscious.
14:45Or go all the way and kill them.
14:50And if you're adamant you don't want to hurt innocent humans,
14:54you can drink from animals and some other creatures.
14:57Finally, we are at the cathedral, but it seems to be closed for the night,
15:05and the entrance gate is well guarded.
15:08Let's find another way in.
15:10Shadow Step is not the only vampiric ability you're gonna learn during your playthrough.
15:32Koen can also use Plane Shift to scale walls and even ceilings smoothly.
15:37This will allow us to explore every nook and cranny of the cathedral.
15:45You better be quiet.
16:01You shall become Kenya's parents.
16:03Is that...
16:04Voyeurus Xanthi?
16:06What the hell is she doing here?
16:09What is she doing?
16:11Is that a ritual for the blood gods?
16:13Become your new family.
16:16You shall want for nothing.
16:18You shall come for nothing.
16:21Only you shall remain.
16:24One of the workers must have left it.
16:29Seems that the cathedral complex is quite big.
16:32The main building, cloisters, inner courtyard.
16:35The entrance to the crypt could be anywhere.
16:39You won't get anything done just standing around.
16:42Still.
16:43This was a scene investigation.
16:45A mechanic we used to zoom in on and showcase key clues.
16:50This time we had a chance to learn more about the vampire's plans.
16:54Looks like they're keen to cover up the old frescoes,
16:57so that's something we could take a look at.
17:00This way we could learn more about the cathedral's past.
17:10Looks like we aren't alone here.
17:13Underneath us there's a group of bloodguards.
17:16Soldiers hooked up on vampire blood,
17:18which makes them stronger.
17:20And one of Brancis' vampire allies.
17:24It's Xanthi,
17:25the oldest vampire in Vale Sangora,
17:28and quite a powerful lady.
17:31Let's descend and check what's going on.
17:33Don't think I don't see you skulking in the shadows.
17:53Come out!
17:59You're interfering with my task.
18:02Cohen is using his claws to attack when in vampire form.
18:29Bloodguards are dual-wielding opponents.
18:32Their attacks are pretty strong.
18:34Of course, even when fighting with claws,
18:37combat is still directional.
18:40Don't worry,
18:40Cohen can still use his sword as a vampire.
18:43Only after defeating all three of the bloodguards,
18:53Xanthi beams Cohen worthy of a challenge,
18:56and she descends to face him.
18:59She uses her blood control powers
19:01to cast a multitude of attacks,
19:04like her blood whips,
19:05that hit Cohen from left and right.
19:07and she's not going to be able to attack.
19:08It's not going to be able to attack.
19:09It's not going to be able to attack.
19:10Xanthi is protected by a powerful vampire ability.
19:14Once her stamina runs out,
19:16Cohen will have an opportunity to strike and deal some damage.
19:19But be careful,
19:20because Xanthi is quick to counterattack,
19:22and she will also try to restore her blood.
19:25Meanwhile, look at the indicator just below her health and stamina.
19:30It's a timer for the boiling blood skill
19:32that you've seen in the CGI trailer.
19:34So, if we don't hurry,
19:37the timer goes down to zero,
19:39and Cohen will eventually explode.
19:43And we're dead.
19:46Remember, we were only mid-game here,
19:48and Xanthi is one of the game's most punishing enemies.
19:52Defeating her right here and right now
19:54is very much possible.
19:56But it would be hellishly difficult.
19:59A fun challenge for hardcore players.
20:02Otherwise, we could load the game
20:04and explore the cathedral without drawing her attention.
20:08Or try to get to her
20:09while she's not surrounded by bodyguards.
20:12Xanthi, like all other vampire allies,
20:16has her own questline.
20:17Explore it,
20:18and you can learn more about her past,
20:21motivations,
20:22and maybe even try to reason with her.
20:25What you do is entirely up to you.
20:28Remember,
20:29our design principle is the narrative sandbox.
20:32There's no difference between main quests and side quests.
20:35There's just different stories
20:37that you weave together
20:38into your own unique adventure.
20:40But that's coming in 2026.
20:44For now,
20:44I'd like to thank you for joining me
20:46on this gameplay video presentation.
20:49We've just shown you
20:50a tiny glimpse of the blood of Dawnwalker.
20:53There's definitely more to come
20:54in the coming months,
20:56so stay tuned for any updates
20:58being posted on our social media profiles.
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