The developers of The Blood of Dawnwalker say players may be able to confront and defeat the game’s final boss shortly after completing its prologue. The option is intended to support the role-playing game’s freedom of approach, while making an immediate victory an exceptionally difficult challenge.

According to the developer, attempting the encounter so early would be “a feat worthy of legends”, suggesting players would face the boss with limited abilities, equipment and preparation. The game is being developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt staff, and is designed around a time-sensitive open-world structure.