Redfall (game)

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## Information

### Director(s)

Harvey Smith
Ricardo Bare

### Platform(s)

Xbox Series X|S
Microsoft Windows

### Website

https://bethesda.net/en/game/redfall

***Redfall*** is an open world, co-op FPS game developed by Arkane Studios Austin and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game was released for Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 2, 2023.

## Story

### Setting

The game is set in the quaint island town of Redfall, Massachusetts. After a "failed" scientific experiment by the bio-company Aevum, they transformed themselves into vampires and subsequently took over the town. To isolate themselves from the outside world and prevent anyone from escaping, the Vampire Gods blocked out the sun and pushed the water back from the island. Trapped inside Redfall, it is up to four suvivors to end the threat for good - cryptozoologist and inventor Devinder Crousley, telekinetic college student Layla Ellison, combat engineer Remi De La Rosa, and supernatural ex-military sniper Jacob Boyer.

## Gameplay

### Overview

Redfall is divided into two areas, District 1 on the east side of the island and District 2 on the west side. Players undertake a variety of missions in areas known as Neighborhoods. Players take back territory within each neighborhood by capturing Safehouses. Safehouses enable players to replenish supplies, interact with other survivors, and undertake unique missions. After enough territory has be reclaimed, players will be allowed to face the leader of the neighborhood, the Vampire Underboss. Once they are defeated, they will drop skulls which act as keys for players to battle the Vampire Gods who serve as final bosses for each chapter. Aside from the main story, side missions are also available to players like procedurally generated Vampire Nests.

### Heroes

The game lets players choose between four different survivors with two other characters set to be added post-launch. Each character has their own unique abilities and skills which can be upgraded by leveling up and spending skill points. Players can customize the appearance of their character through unlockable skins. Once selected, players are locked to a character for the duration of their save file. Cooperative play can be done with up to three other players. Each player in a session can play as different characters or the same character if they choose. While player tethering is not unlimited, it is generally relaxed with a limit of several hundred meters.

Missions and enemies are scaled to the level of the session host, regardless of the levels of other players. Enemy difficulty and the chances to encounter tougher enemies increases based on the number of players in a party. Additionally, story progression is only saved for the host leader. Despite this, all other players in the session will retain any experience and gear they earned while in the gameplay session.

* Jacob Boyer – A former military man with a key eye for sharpshooting. He was sent into Redfall to protect the town, and was later separated from his platoon.
* Layla Ellison – A former biomedical engineer who was an intern at the strange Aevum Therapeutics before the collapse of Redfall. Gaps in her memory suggest it was this company that experimented on her, and gave her access to telekinetic powers.
* Remi De La Rosa – A combat engineer with experience on the frontlines of conflict, and a brilliant mind. She lost her entire Navy crew on the way into Redfall, and has vowed to use her robotic companions to unleash hell on the vampires of the town.
* Devinder Crousley – A famous paranormal investigator and cryptozoologist armed with cutting-edge paranormal tech. He wound up in Redfall during a book tour. When disaster hit, he was forced to put his tools to good use against the vampires.

### Enemies

Two main enemy types appear in *Redfall*, humans and vampires. Human enemies include the competing Bellwether Security and Cult factions which have access to firearms and other weaponry. Vampires are much more powerful in comparison to their human counterparts. Each Vampire type has a specialized ability based on their position within in the Vampire Hierarchy. Vampires must be destroyed using vampire weapons or Stakes in order to destroying them permanently. Enemy behavior and patrol routes are dependent based on the time of day and the actions of the player. Killing large numbers of Vampires and retaking territory in neighborhoods will anger the Vampire Gods who will periodically send the powerful Rook to kill the player.

### Weapons

Players have access to several types of weapons such as assault rifles, shotguns, pistols, etc. Vampire weapons are also available like the UV Beam or Stake Launcher which specialize in killing vampires. Weapons can be looted around the game world and through enemies. Weapons stats are reflected based on their level and rarity. Four different rarities are available for weapons. Weapon stats and player abilities can also be augmented by equipping Remnants. The appearance of weapons can also be modified through Skins and unlocked Stake Mods.

## Development

Redfall was announced during the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 showcase on June 13, 2021. On May 12, 2022, it was announced that the release was delayed to the first half of 2023. On January 25, 2023, Arkane Austin announced that Redfall would release on May 2, 2023.

### Videos

Redfall - Official Announce Trailer - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2021Redfall - Official Gameplay Reveal - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022Redfall – “Welcome to Redfall” Official TrailerBringing Redfall to Life with Arkane AustinRedfall - Official Into the Night TrailerRedfall - Official Gameplay Deep DiveRedfall - Official Pre-Order TrailerThe World of Redfall Official TrailerRedfall - Official Story TrailerRedfall - Official Launch Trailer