The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and his fellow CDPR veterans at Insurgent Wolves have shared an prolonged gameplay demo from the studio’s first sport, The Blood of Dawnwalker. As revealed earlier this 12 months, Dawnwalker’s protagonist is Coen, a younger man in a medieval European nation that has been taken over by vampires. However as seen within the video beneath, Coen has alternative ways of opposing the brand new regime, each as a vampire and as a human.
In keeping with design director Daniel Sadowski, the facet mission showcased on this demo takes place close to the center of the sport. Coen solely has 30 days and 30 nights to avoid wasting his household, and Sadowski notes that he may storm the vampire’s citadel and rescue them at any time. However with out allies or sufficient energy to face in opposition to the sport’s strongest vampires, that try most likely would not finish nicely for Coen.
Coen is not helpless in the course of the day, because the demo exhibits he can draw upon some magic when preventing his foes. However none of his vampire skills can be utilized whereas the solar is up. This enables for some benefits, as he can stroll via the entrance door of the cathedral uncontested and ask questions inside. However ready till dusk offers Coen the power to climb the partitions and sneak inside simply as an elder vampire, Xanthe, is conducting some form of ritual.
Sadowski added that there is not a lot distinction between the facet quests and the principle story, as gamers are given the possibility to form their very own narratives throughout the 30 day timeframe. He additionally added that it might be attainable to motive with Xanthe and even to defeat her. However she proves to be greater than Coen can deal with on this playthrough.
Bandai Namco will launch The Blood of Dawnwalker on Xbox Collection X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in 2026.