Players who found the 30-day survival loop in The Blood of Dawnwalker too punishing now have a path to reset their progress without starting over. Rebel Wolves confirmed that a New Game Plus mode will allow players to carry forward key upgrades and skills into a fresh playthrough. This addition directly addresses community requests for a more forgiving experience on subsequent runs. We looked at the last The Blood of Dawnwalker update while tracking balance changes, and this new mode continues that focus on player retention.
Rebel Wolves confirms New Game Plus mode for The Blood of Dawnwalker
The studio revealed the feature during a recent stream hosted by game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. Rebel Wolves stated that the update aims to make the experience more accessible for those who want to explore the game's lore and mechanics again. The developer emphasized that they are trying to be a friendly studio that makes cool stuff for cool people. This confirmation resolves speculation about whether the studio would implement a post-game reset option.
New Game Plus will allow players to retain specific progression elements from their first playthrough. The exact list of carried-over items and skills remains unconfirmed in the current report. Players will still need to navigate the core 30-day survival mechanic, but with the advantage of prior knowledge and retained power. The update does not appear to alter the fundamental difficulty curve of the initial days.
Rebel Wolves has not provided a specific release date for the New Game Plus feature. Tomaszkiewicz noted that there is no word yet on when players will actually receive the update. The studio is reportedly already working on a sequel and has begun active hiring for that project. This suggests the New Game Plus update will arrive as part of the current game's ongoing support cycle rather than a major standalone expansion.
Source: MP1ST
