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  "id": 5181518,
  "title": "Which quests should you do before mass in The Blood of Dawnwalker?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/which-quests-should-you-do-before-mass-in-the-blood-of-dawnwalker",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T22:01:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/blood-of-dawnwalker-mass-quests-which-prologue/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world RPG set in a plague-ravaged 14th-century valley. Players take on the role of Coen, a peasant turned Dawnwalker, a human by day and vampire by night. The game's prologue sets the tone for a story-driven experience where players must balance Coen's vampiric abilities with his humanity.\n\nAccording to Polygon, players have a limited time to complete quests before mass, with the main quest consuming one time segment, leaving only seven. The game features a complex storyline with multiple choices, such as the decision of whether to let Anca use The Font or claim it for yourself, as reported by PC Gamer. This choice affects the outcome of Anca's questline.\n\nThe game, developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio staffed by several ex-Witcher 3 developers, has received mixed reviews. TechRadar notes that while the game has ambition, it lacks polish, and some elements feel unrefined. Tom's Guide describes the game as flawed but with a great story, sharp writing, and a bleak atmosphere, making it a compelling experience despite its technical issues.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
        "title": "I've spent over 80 hours in The Blood of Dawnwalker—here are my top 20 quick tips to survive Vale Sangora",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ive-spent-over-80-hours-in-the-blood-of-dawnwalker-here-are-my-top-20",
        "published": "2026-09-02T22:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "'Stronger Than Achilles' quest walkthrough in The Blood of Dawnwalker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/stronger-than-achilles-quest-walkthrough-in-the-blood-of-dawnwalker",
        "published": "2026-09-02T22:01:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}