New Details of The Blood of Dawnwalker: Five Vampires Revealed

On the game's YouTube channel, where the first cinematic trailer was presented, the origins of the five vampire heroes in the new game are also described in text form.

Coen – “Born to a peasant family as the oldest of four siblings, Coen’s childhood was not easy. He started working in the silver mines, alongside his father, when he was still a kid.

As an intelligent and curious child, he dreamt of adventure and traveling out of the valley, away from his chores and family obligations. He never did – he knows his family needs him to survive and he cannot abandon them.

Gaining vampiric powers turns his life upside down and terrifies him, but... it also gives him means to become free from the constraints and duties placed upon him.”

Brencis – “Born in the Roman Empire under the name Caeso Burrienus Laurentius, AD 131, to a noble family who owned massive latifundia, Brencis was destined for greatness.

He joined the rank of Senators and quickly rose to the top of Roman officialdom, with ambitions to become the next consul. He was on the right track to make it happen... if only he was not turned into a vampire. In a blink of an eye, he fell from the very top of the social ladder to its very bottom – but his hunger for power remained.”

Bakir – “Some men just want to see the world burn – and Bakir is one of them. As human, he spent decades galloping across the dry steppes of Central Asia, burning, trampling and pillaging as he went. He thirsted for blood even before he was turned.

For centuries, he hid in the shadows – and resented it. Bakir likes being the centre of attention. He wants people to know his name – and tremble as they hear it.”

Ambrus – “It's only recently that Ambrus has been turned – and so, he's got something to prove. Ambitious and thrilled with his newly acquired powers, there's nothing he'll shy away from, no red line he won't cross.

His gleaming armor and perfectly coiffed hair make Ambrus look like a nobleman, but his origins couldn't be humbler. His life as a human was hard, full of pain and humiliations. Now, he's more than ready to settle the score with the world and all who spurned him.”

Xanthe – “Xanthe is old – older than seems possible. She was a priestess, once, on a remote Greek island, the name of which she has since forgotten.

Her body bears witness to the ravages of time, as does her mind. Hearing voices from beyond the pale, muttering under her breath, at first glance she might seem insane.

The truth couldn't be more different. She understands the true nature of the world better than anyone. And deep down, she's terrified.”

Rebel Wolves, founded in 2022 by former The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz after leaving CD Projekt, is developing its first project. The team includes other former CD Projekt staff members, such as Konrad's brother Mateusz, who is leading the project, designer Daniel Sadowski, narrative director Jakub Szamalek, and art director Bartłomiej Gawel, all of whom previously worked on The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.

It is a dark fantasy action RPG set in the gothic kingdom of Vale Sangora, influenced by Eastern European folklore. Players follow Coen, cursed with vampirism, as he battles to save his family within 30 days. The story unfolds with moral struggles and political conflict, featuring Coen’s bond with his sister, Lunka, and the oppressive rule of Brencis, the ancient vampire antagonist.