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Fellow Traveller announces Red Kiss, a seductive vampire spy RPG set in Cold War Berlin
Fellow Traveller and Wispfire have announced Red Kiss, a narrative RPG set in 1980s Berlin. Players will take on the role of a newly turned vampire spy, directing agents and building relationships while undertaking espionage missions. The game features a blend of strategic gameplay, romance, and reactive storytelling, utilizing Live2D animation combined with motion capture.
13 games from Frosty Games Fest with fresh release dates
The second Frosty Games Fest has announced release dates for 13 games developed in Australia and New Zealand. Titles like Acting Out, Atlanta TD, and Hyper Primate are set to launch throughout July to December 2026, with many featuring playable demos on Steam. The festival celebrates locally-developed titles, showcasing a variety of genres from action RPGs to simulators.
Drink to your heart’s content in the Cabernet European Physical Edition, confirmed for June 26th
The narrative RPG Cabernet will receive a European physical release on June 26th for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Published by Akupara Games and developed by Party for Introverts, with Tesura Games handling the physical distribution, the game features a 19th-century Eastern European-inspired setting where players guide a young vampire named Liza.
Moonana announces ‘vampire Soulsvania’ game Bathory: Heritage of Blood for Switch, PC
Developer Moonana has announced Bathory: Heritage of Blood, a new game described as a 'vampire Soulsvania'. The title is set to release on Nintendo Switch and PC.
Sink your teeth into V Rising for free this weekend, and you can grab the full game for less than half price
The vampire survival game V Rising is available for free on Steam until Monday, with the full game offered at a 55% discount. Developer Stunlock Studios also released a new patch that addresses bugs and balances the game's PvP component. The sale extends to the game's six DLC packs, which are 20% off.
In case you missed it, the best vampire game ever made is currently free to play
V Rising, a game praised for its authentic vampire gameplay and survival-crafting mechanics, is currently free to play until May 18. The title allows players to embody a vampire in a post-vampiric world, building a manor and raiding human settlements. It also features a 55 percent sale, with cosmetic DLCs discounted by 20 percent.
V Rising Free Weekend
Stunlock Studios is offering a free weekend for their vampire survival game V Rising on Steam. The promotion allows players to experience the game without purchase until Monday.
The Blood of Dawnwalker – 15 Things That Make It Worth Watching
Rebel Wolves' debut title, The Blood of Dawnwalker, is set to release in September 2026 and offers a unique take on vampires with a focus on player choice and approach. Players can switch between human and vampiric forms, each with distinct abilities and skill trees, impacting combat and exploration in the open world of Vale Sangora. The game features a dynamic antagonist, Brencis, who reacts to player actions, and a narrative that weaves together various stories with tangible world consequences.
Survive the Night or Feed the Grave: Vampire-Themed PC Horror-FPS "BLOODY RAVE" coming
Black Manticores has announced BLOODY RAVE, a PC horror-FPS featuring intense gunplay and blood magic set at a vampire-infested rave. The game incorporates a no-rewind, high-stakes gameplay loop inspired by Dota 2, with a dynamic in-game economy and persistent hub for upgrades and trading.
The Blood Of The Dawnwalker: A Bloody New Look
Rebel Wolves showcased gameplay for their upcoming open-world action RPG, The Blood Of The Dawnwalker, during a "Road to Launch" event. The game, developed by former CD Projekt Red employees, features a gothic medieval setting and a protagonist who becomes a vampire by night and wields occult magic by day. The Blood Of The Dawnwalker is set to release on September 3, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker gets a release date and an autumn showdown with Fable
The dark fantasy vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to release on September 3, 2026, as announced by publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves. Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz expressed confidence in the game's quality despite potential competition from titles like Fable and Grand Theft Auto 6. The game features a hybrid human/vampire protagonist with distinct day and night abilities and a flexible RPG structure.
The Blood of Dawnwalker gets a late summer release date, system requirements, and another, very Witchery, gameplay look-in
Rebel Wolves, founded by The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, has announced a September 3rd, 2026 release date for their debut title, The Blood of Dawnwalker. The game features combat that shifts between swordplay during the day and vampire powers at night, with a quest system influenced by player actions and an infamy meter. System requirements for PC were also revealed.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Has a Wolf Transformation and Pseudo Nemesis System That Dictates Infamy
Rebel Wolves has revealed new gameplay details for The Blood of Dawnwalker, showcasing its open-world elements, including a wolf transformation mechanic and a pseudo-Nemesis system that influences enemy aggression based on player actions. The game features a Corruption Level tied to feeding and an Infamy system that increases Vampire Lord activity. The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to release on September 3rd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Blood of the Dawnwalker stream set for April 28, with a release date and new gameplay to be revealed
Rebel Wolves will host a "Road to Launch" stream on April 28th to reveal the release date and new gameplay for their upcoming vampire-themed game, Blood of the Dawnwalker. The stream will also cover storytelling, open-world content, and system requirements. Game Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz expressed excitement for the upcoming milestone, inviting players to discover the adventure in Vale Sangora.
Gothic Vampire RPG MELFIAS Explores Love and Betrayal on Steam
MELFIAS - Azure and Crimson Verge, a Gothic vampire RPG with visual novel elements, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features turn-based combat and a branching narrative system called the 'Verge System' that tracks relationship dynamics. Players make choices that influence both plot outcomes and character relationships, with 'Pure Love' and 'NTR' routes available.
The director of sandbox vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker doesn't mind seeing it compared to The Witcher 3, which he also directed: 'I feel really confident about our game'
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, game director for Rebel Wolves' upcoming vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, expressed confidence in the game despite comparisons to The Witcher 3, which he also directed. The game features a day/night cycle impacting vampire abilities and a time-sensitive quest structure.
Dark Product to Publish Night Shift: 1999, a Neo-Noir Vampire Visual Novel by Georgina Owassapian
Dark Product will publish Night Shift: 1999, a neo-noir vampire visual novel developed by Georgina Owassapian, for PC platforms. Set in 1999 Sydney, players control a vampire navigating modern society through a choice-driven narrative with multiple endings. The game explores themes of identity, community, and restraint with a distinctive 1-bit visual style.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Released
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, a 2D action-platformer set in the vampire action-adventure series, has been released for PC and consoles. The game draws from the legacy of titles developed by Silicon Knights and Crystal Dynamics.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review - 23 Years Later, The Story Still Carries Nosgoth
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance offers a compelling narrative and strong voice acting, expanding the series' lore with a focus on characters like Elaleth and Raziel. However, the gameplay struggles to keep pace, featuring repetitive combat, underdeveloped character mechanics, and confusing level design, ultimately making it a narrative-driven experience with gameplay shortcomings.
V Rising studio is working on a new game, and it sounds like it's got teeth: 'The odyssey of the Vampire…
Developer Stunlock Studios has announced that V Rising will not receive further content updates, as the studio is now focusing on its next project. This new game will be set in the same vampire-themed world and is described as the studio's most ambitious undertaking yet, aiming to overcome limitations of their previous titles and potentially include modding support.
