Save-game carry-overs and time-leaping sequels: medieval vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has some bold ideas for the future - Eurogamer.net

What the report says

Eurogamer reports that The Blood of Dawnwalker, the upcoming dark fantasy role-playing game from Polish studio Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco, is being planned with future instalments in mind, including save-file carry-over. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz told Eurogamer the team has approached the project as part of a wider “cycle” of games, while Bandai Namco confirmed players will have an option to bring a save from the first game into later Dawnwalker titles.

The approach recalls BioWare’s Mass Effect trilogy, where player choices could affect later games, but Eurogamer notes that such systems can create design challenges because developers must account for many possible decisions. In Dawnwalker, the continuing figure is Coen, a half-human, half-vampire protagonist. The first game is set in the 14th century, but a Summer Game Fest trailer shows a modern-day scene that Eurogamer says functions as a post-credits moment, indicating the saga may span centuries.

Tomaszkiewicz said the series is not necessarily moving directly to a contemporary setting. Instead, Rebel Wolves is interested in moving across different eras and cultures while maintaining one overarching character story. He compared the idea more closely with Interview with the Vampire than Assassin’s Creed, while acknowledging the appeal of varied historical settings.

Eurogamer also reports that the studio has already chosen a time period for a sequel, though it has not disclosed it. Environment artist Adam Payet suggested the potential variety would be appealing for the art team. The Blood of Dawnwalker is currently listed for release on 3rd September for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.