The rise of vampires
The game's world is built around the Black Death, the plague that devastated 14th-century Europe. In the aftermath, vampires rose to power, and humanity now lives under their influence.
The Dawnwalker curse
Coen is not an ordinary vampire — he is a Dawnwalker, caught between the human and vampire worlds. His condition gives him power at night but also ties him to the very creatures he opposes, creating the central tension of the story.
The cost of power
Official descriptions frame vampiric power as something with a price. Using it means risking Coen's humanity, which feeds directly into the game's choices-and-consequences structure. How much you lean on those abilities is a recurring decision rather than a free upgrade.
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Last updated: August 26, 2026