Redfall Gameplay Reveal & Everything You Need to Know About Redfall

“Redfall used to look like it was straight out of a postcard.”

It was before there were any legions of vampires. *staked* their claim over the island…and its inhabitants. By blocking out the sun and pushing the ocean back from Redfall’s shores, these new vampire overlords have completely cut the island off from the outside world and any hope of rescue. That’s where you come in. You’ll pick from a lineup of four heroes and either go solo or team up with up to three other players to round out your squad. Armed with a wide array of customizable gear, specialized vampire-hunting weaponry, and unique character abilities (from the supernatural to the scientific), you’ll take on the bloodthirsty threat and uncover the mystery behind the vamps’ appearance.

Have a first glance Redfall gameplay, debuted at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, and get ready to “Bite Back” when Redfall In 2023, the launch of the first aircraft.

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Redfall You will find everything you need in a story-driven FPS environment. plus Everything Arkane fans know and love about the studio. An open world packed with mystery, a diverse roster of heroes to choose from, strategic combat that will keep you on your toes, painstakingly crafted environments, a rich narrative driving you through the world, a wide array of weapons… and vampires. There are many vampires. You can be taken by sneaky vampires and separated from your team. You and your team can be torn apart by these powerful vampires. Godlike vampires with enough power to eclipse the sun. Arkane vampires.

This is a tiny glimpse into what it was like to be there. Redfall has to offer in the gameplay reveal, but here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about Redfall with some extra details from the team at Arkane Austin.

The kind of hero that you choose to become is up to you

From Layla’s extraordinary telekinetic abilities and Jacob’s otherworldly eye to Remi’s adorable-yet-lethal robotic companion and Dev’s crafty cryptid-hunting gear, Redfall There are many types of heroes available.

• Layla EllisonBiomedical Engineering student interned in a research center. There, something very bad happened, which left her with intense telekinetic powers.  
• Jacob BoyerA former military sharpshooter who became a private contractor. Strange happenings on Redfall have left Jacob with a mysterious vampiric eye and a spectral raven that’s never far from his side.  
• Remi de la Rosa: An accomplished combat engineer, who spent most of her life at the frontlines. With the help of her robot cohort, Bribón, she’s determined to help rescue Redfall’s survivors.  
• Devinder Crousley: An aspiring inventor and cryptozoologist. Armed with weapons of his own creation, he’s on a mission to prove himself.  

Upgrade your hero’s abilities to make them even more devastating and test out a variety of playstyles and loadouts as you fight to save Redfall. Always have an option to change things up or try something different.

Take it on your own or with friends

Solo play is a great option for more exploration and stealth, but you may also choose to team up with two or three friends for friendly vampire hunting. “A huge emphasis for Redfall has been the solo experience, in keeping with Arkane’s passions,” explains Studio/Creative Director Harvey Smith. “RedfallThis is an open-world adventure game. However, it can also be done solo with any one of the heroes. The pace becomes more exploratory; you can use recon and stealth to gather info on encounters and avoid enemies or get the drop on them.”

Whereas playing solo forces you to rely solely on yourself, forming a squad allows you to combine strengths with other players and test out strategies only available when you’re part of a team. It’s possible to change your mind at any point. It seamlessly combines single and multi-player. Redfall You can play with anyone you like. It is your choice how you face the dark.

Redfall was once such a beautiful place

The quaint streets of Redfall are recognizable — from the once-bustling downtown and the fairgrounds to the seaside boardwalk and beyond — but things have really gone downhill since the vampires took over and tourism has hit an all-time low. Arkane is known for blending the ordinary with the familiar in their worlds. Redfall is no exception. These master designers are responsible for the stunning alien-infested deco beauty. Prey’s Talos I space station have brought their careful touch to the studio’s most modern setting ever, creating a rich, immersive world for players to get lost in.

These aren’t your typical bloodsuckers

“Our vampires are not some aspirational fantasy,” says Smith. “They’re predatory monsters who feed on the vulnerable to make themselves more powerful.”

Vampires RedfallThe vampires have blocked the sun and pushed water off the island, making the peaceful town their playground. Created by science experiments gone horribly wrong (or horribly right, if you’re one of the vampires) and gifted with powerful psychic abilities, Redfall’s vampires aren’t like anything you’ve ever seen before.

These creatures of the night even have their own hierarchy — a ladder of power that starts with your “standard” minions and climbs all the way up to… well, you’ll see. Each rung up the ladder is cleverer and more dangerous than the last, meaning you’ll need to get creative when facing them. It’s not always wise to just rush in without knowing what’s waiting around the corner.

It’s not just the vampires you need to worry about

Vamps aren’t the only threat you’ll need to be on the lookout for. They’ve got a small army of dedicated cultists that worship them, and they’re ready to shoot on sight. They are not nearly as dangerous than their bloodsucking overlords but cultists can be deadly and well-armed. They’ve established bases and patrol routes all over the island, so keep your head on a swivel.

Wide open spaces mean plenty of room exploration… and danger

There’s a whole wide-open world to see in RedfallThere are new threats and mysteries in every corner. From cultist strongholds and twisted psychic spaces called Nests, you’ll find plenty of danger on the island of Redfall. It’ll take a lot of work to make Redfall completely safe again, but as Creative Director Ricardo Bare explains, “When not doing the main story missions, players can help Redfall by taking neighborhoods back from the vampires and the cultists who worship them.” You can chip away a bit at a time, making parts of the world a little more comfortable for the citizens of Redfall just trying to survive the vampire apocalypse.

But you’ll have access to a massive arsenal to help you along the way

You’ll find plenty of weapons as you explore Redfall. Some weapons are handcrafted from survivors and assembled using readily available materials. Other weapons might be military-grade equipment. Your gear collection can be upgraded and built up. There’s always a reason to explore something new.

“Our weapons are an interesting twist on the genre,” says Production Director Ben Horne. “We have loadout options players already know and love, like rare shotguns and sniper rifles, all with randomized weapon traits to make each drop feel like one of an endless potential of combinations. In addition to that, some of our weapons are unique vampire-hunting weapons — like the Stake Launcher or UV Beam — that can be used tactically to eliminate the vampire threat.”

You’ll have to use your wits just as much as your weapons

Even with the weapons and abilities at your disposal, you’ll still want to use your brain. Guns blazing can be a viable solution to the vampire problem, but make sure you have the right gear for the occasion, especially if you’re traveling alone. Using Jacob’s raven to do some scouting or relying on your own stealthy skills is a great way to ensure you’re never unprepared for the things that go bump in the night.

“Redfall is a game where stealth can be used to get the drop on an enemy, reach a good vantage, or avoid a combat encounter altogether,” says Smith. “It’s not a pure stealth game, but a stealth-enabling shooter. This is because AI that simulates hearing and sight leads to exciting dynamic gameplay moments. Creeping up on enemies, avoiding notice, using the right weapons and damage types, choosing when to employ your crazy powers, knowing when to break off combat and stake a vampire that’s been petrified by UV light, all of that is part of Redfall’s tactically expressive gameplay.”

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