The Blood of Dawnwalker is getting New Game+, and your hard-earned skills will carry over
The Blood of Dawnwalker is getting a reason to return to Vale Sangora after the credits. Developer Rebel Wolves plans to add New Game+ in update 1.2, letting players start another run with their level, skills and inventory.
The studio says the update is planned for the week of November 16, although it has not given an exact release day. You will need to finish the Epilogue first, so there is still time to wrap up your current adventure if you want to be ready.
There is more room to grow on that second playthrough, too. The level cap will rise to 100 in New Game+, while enemies will be rebalanced and scaled across the game's regions. Items will also get New Game+ versions with updated stats.
Rebel Wolves' announcement outlines the planned update. Image: Rebel Wolves
What carries over into New Game+?
Rebel Wolves' announcement specifically names your level, skills and inventory. That should make it easier to revisit the world with a build you have already put time into, rather than starting the character progression from scratch.
I would still keep a separate save before beginning another run if you want to preserve a particular point in your first playthrough. The studio has not published the full patch notes yet, and it has not explained every detail of how the new mode handles saves or choices.
The game is an action RPG set in a fictional region of 14th-century Europe. Coen is human by day and a vampire by night, with the story asking you to make choices about how to spend the time available to him.
The Blood of Dawnwalker follows Coen through the troubled Vale Sangora. Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco, via Steam
The update also changes combat and movement
New Game+ is the headline addition, but Rebel Wolves has listed improvements that are not described as exclusive to that mode. The team plans to adjust enemy health and how often enemies use their abilities during combat.
It is also changing terrain geometry to make movement smoother during exploration and fights. The announcement does not provide a full list of affected areas or numerical balance changes, so we will have to wait for the complete notes to see the detail.
Owners of the Eclipse Edition are getting more songs in its included soundtrack. Rebel Wolves also says the music is coming to Spotify and other streaming services soon, without naming a date.
A promotional image from the game's Steam store page. Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco, via Steam
What to check before the patch arrives
If you already own the game, keep an eye on the update page for your platform and finish the Epilogue if you want to try New Game+. Rebel Wolves has not said whether every platform will receive the patch at the same time.
For newcomers, Amazon lists the PS5 Day 1 Edition with the base game on disc. The listing is sold by a third-party seller, so check the current price and delivery details before ordering; existing players do not need to buy another copy for a second run.
Image credits: Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Entertainment, via Steam and Reddit.
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