Blood of Dawnwalker | New Previews and Details:
"Fast becoming one of my most anticipated RPGs"
Recap: Set in a supernatural version of 14th century Europe in the fictional area of Vale Sangora where a powerful coven of vampires seek to take over
You play as Coen who has a violent encounter with the vampire leader Brencis following the abduction of his family, turning you into a 'Dawnwalker', a half-vampire
You have 30 in-game days to save your family, though you can also choose to let them die if you wish and game continues
World size comparable in scope to Witcher 3's Toussaint region from Blood and Wine, a large valley surrounded by mountains
There are multiple villages and many areas of interest, with the largest town being Svartrau
Camera can now be set to close or further back during combat and exploration after the team heard community feedback
Time is more like a resource or currency than a countdown timer
You can advance the day at your choosing, exploring doesn't advance time
There is a time meter for each day that is advanced when you make certain choices or do activities, and you are always informed of the time cost first
If you choose night, you can play Coen as a vampire which lets you scale walls, leap across rooftops and get the jump on enemies
"I was impressed by how much the action and pacing looked like a mix between The Witcher's grand scope and the immersive-sim elements of Dishonored when seeing Coen in his vampire form"
Vampire form looks to present a more direct and action-heavy approach, while human form "presents an interesting contrast by focusing more on investigation and tactical methods"
Coen must feed as a vampire, moral choice of who to target
You can engage with characters and uncover pathways without needing to resort to bloodshed if you choose
Sword combat a mix of action and tactics, use gadgets and spells to exploit enemy vulnerabilities
Vampire combat more action heavy and hectic, supernatural blood-based abilities, elite foes have armor and weapons that can challenge you
Players can go straight to the primary goal of the game early on, similar to trying to defeat Ganon in the first hours of Breath of the Wild, but it'll be super challenging
Quest: "A Monk and a Saint" sees Coen travel to Svartrau to uncover hidden tomb and can change depending on the time of day and which form you take to complete it
There is a secret tomb under the town's cathedral that can be accessed through different ways
As a vampire at night, you can break into the cathedral from the roofs, investigate and find clues on the location of the tomb
By contrast as a human during the day, Coen can investigate and question locals to find out where the tomb is instead
Choosing to do this quest during the day sees Coen get asked to solve a gruesome mystery in a nearby almshouse before getting answers
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