The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to receive a New Game Plus mode in the future, according to an announcement from the game's director, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. This addition comes as the game continues to be one of September's most significant releases.
Tomaszkiewicz confirmed the upcoming feature during a stream, though he did not provide specific details regarding its release date or its contents. The unique structure of The Blood of Dawnwalker, which features a 30-in-game-day limit to complete the main story objective of saving the protagonist's family, may lend itself well to a New Game Plus experience. Time progression is tied to quest completion and skill upgrades, creating a strategic element that limits players' ability to max out their characters or engage with all available content in a single playthrough.
A New Game Plus mode typically allows players to carry over their acquired gear, skills, and other progression elements into subsequent playthroughs, thereby increasing replay value. The implementation of such a mode could encourage players to engage with the game multiple times to achieve a fully upgraded character or complete all available quests, echoing a 'Groundhog Day' scenario.
Developer Rebel Wolves is reportedly already recruiting for its next project, which is anticipated to be a sequel to The Blood of Dawnwalker. The studio has expressed intentions for the franchise to span multiple centuries, suggesting a potential for diverse settings and narratives in future installments.