We don’t know much on this front, but we can say for certain Redfall will be a first-person shooter. And although we haven’t quite seen what that will look like in action in Redfall, Bethesda is touting a killer gameplay experience in Arkane’s next adventure. Redfall will keep the studio’s "signature gameplay"Īrkane has an impressive portfolio thanks to its focus on stellar gameplay design (among many other things). Bethesda says she has a “brilliant mind” and hopefully we’ll get to see that in action.īased on their descriptions, Redfall’s characters don’t seem to be your typical archetypes. Boyer will probably be an ideal character for those who like long-range weapons.įinally, Remi de la Rosa is a twofer, and comes with a "robot cohort." This character is a combat engineer who seems to be comfortable around the vampire infestation. How she got those powers is unknown but perhaps we’ll get to find out along the way.Įx-military sharpshooter, Jacob Boyer, has what Bethesda refers to as "supernatural precision," allowing him to stalk his prey from the shadows. Layla Ellison will likely be a blast to play as, especially with her mysterious telekinetic powers.
The stakes are particularly high for Crousely, as he wants to come out of Redfall alive to prove himself to the world. Paranormal investigator, Devinder Crousely, is finally making a name for himself in Redfall now that he can put his inventions to good use. The four playable characters are Devinder Crousely, Layla Ellison, Jacob Boyer, and Remi de la Rosa. In it, you can choose from four vampire hunters who all look, act, and (hopefully) play distinctly. Redfall's charismatic cast of charactersĪrkane seems to be leaning into characters more so with Redfall than ever before. Still, it’s proof that Arkane isn’t afraid to venture into unfamiliar territory. Each character will have their own abilities, weapons, and personalities, which could make for some entertaining experiences.īethesda has stated that Redfall will "blend single- and multiplayer options seamlessly," though it’s unknown if playing solo will put players at a disadvantage like in some games. Sure, you can play it solo, but it’s being designed with four-player co-op in mind, allowing you to choose from a diverse cast of vampire hunters. And while both of those aspects will likely be present in Redfall, this project is unlike anything the studio has done before, particularly due to its emphasis on cooperative play. Redfall's emphasis on co-op is a departure for ArkaneĪrkane has traditionally made a name for itself with superb single-player adventures that blend environmental storytelling with captivating gameplay design. However, you can sign up for updates by joining Arkane Outsider, and doing so nets you a nifty digital artbook.
Since it’s still a ways off, pre-orders aren’t live just yet, but they will likely open up once it gets closer to release. There's no set release date since the delay announcement, but we did get a rather large window: the first half of 2023. But as we suspected due to so many dev teams working from home and other complications of the COVID-19 pandemic, a delay has been announced.
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Redfall was initially meant to launch in summer 2022 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. Trapped with a handful of survivors against diabolical enemies threatening to bleed the town dry, choose your hero from a diverse roster, grouping up with others to create the perfect team of vampire slayers." Redfall release date delay Its trailer clocks in at nearly five minutes long, so there’s plenty to gawk at for the time being.Īs explained by Bethesda, "the quaint island town of Redfall, Massachusetts, is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the island off from the outside world. It unfortunately didn’t give us a look at its gameplay, but it did a great job at conveying tone, which seems to blend intriguing characters with a dark, yet beautiful world.
Redfall was revealed via a stylish cinematic trailer during Microsoft and Bethesda’s E3 2021 showcase.