It appears that Redfall will let you equip one Vampire God Remnant, one Blood Remnant, and three Soul Remnants – although Arkane is yet to detail what these are just yet. So, expect the other three characters to offer similar depth in that respect. Arkane is yet to go into more detail on the skill trees, but we can confirm that cryptid hunter Dev Crousley has 38 available abilities which are split between four skill trees, grouping specific character traits and more general utility options like health recovery or increased storage for ammunition and lockpicks. You'll earn skill points by completing story and side missions scattered throughout the open world, which can ultimately be spent on upgrading your character's passive and unique abilities. Arkane has only given a fleeting look at the Redfall customization systems, but from what we've been able to glean they look expansive – broad enough that if all four players of a co-op group wanted to be Layla Ellison, 'the telekinetic threat in student debt', then each would have the scope to create a highly specialized version of the character that can play differently from the others. Naturally, Redfall doesn't look like it's going to disappoint in this regard. 'Being able to use your powers and tools in interesting combinations and then layering those with other players with different powers and tools makes for even more fun and unexpected ways to approach the world of Redfall.' Redfall customisation is supposed to be expressiveĪrkane is no stranger to building out weird and wonderful powers to complement excellent stealth systems and fantastic gunplay – it's what helped make games like Dishonored, Deathloop, and Prey so beloved. As for the benefits of folding friends into the action, art director Karen Segars says that it's in co-op where Arkane's love of systemic gameplay will really shine. If you want to go it alone, Redfall won't introduce AI teammates into the mix – you'll be running completely solo. '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.' 'Redfall is an open world game, but it can be soloed with any of the heroes,' says co-creative director Harvey Smith (opens in new tab). The studio is, after all, known for crafting intricately crafted narrative-driven games, and that was something Arkane was keen to retain in Redfall – even as it broadens its horizons. Arkane has confirmed that while Redfall can be played in co-op between four players, you can explore the entire world and experience the story alone if you want to.

If you've seen the gameplay trailers, you may be wondering whether Redfall can be played solo or whether it's a multiplayer-only experience.

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.' Redfall performance mode We love that because having AI with simulated hearing and sight always leads to interesting dynamic gameplay moments. It's not a pure stealth game, but a stealth-enabling shooter. '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. Co-creative director Harvey Smith had this to say about the interplay between Redfall's various elements: It looks like a lot of fun, particularly the way the heroes can play off of one another with their weapons and abilities. With Redfall, Arkane is attempting to combine its penchant for narrative-driven storytelling and carefully leveraged level design, with an ambitious four-player co-op frame and a multitude of intertwining supernatural powers.įrom what we've seen of Redfall so far, it looks like a mix of the action of Deathloop, the powers of Dishonored, and the world design of Prey – all of it routed through a small town off the coast of Massachusetts which has been infested with vampires. It's the latest experience from Arkane Austin, the studio responsible for Prey (2017), as well as the talent behind Dishonored (2012) and Dishonored 2 (2016). Redfall is a first-person shooter set in the open world of Redfall island.

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