Find Out What Sets Redfall Apart From Other Co-op First-Person Shooters

Aside from pitting players against vampires instead of zombies or aliens, Redfall has a few other unique features that help set it apart from other co-op first-person shooters. Publisher Bethesda Softworks touts these features in the studio’s new dev blog.

“An open world packed with mystery, a diverse roster of heroes to choose from, strategic combat that will keep you on your toes, painstakingly crafted environments, a rich narrative driving you through the world, a wide array of weapons… and vampires. A lot of vampires. Sneaky vampires that grab you and separate you from your team. Hulking vampires capable of tearing you and your team to pieces. Godlike vampires powerful enough to eclipse the sun. Arkane vampires.”

Story-wise, Redfall’s vampires aren’t your typical run-of-the-mill bloodsuckers. They have incredibly powerful psychic powers that have allowed them to push all the water away from the quaint island town and even block out the sun, giving them free rein regardless of the time of day.

“Our vampires are not some aspirational fantasy,” said the devs. “They’re predatory monsters who feed on the vulnerable to make themselves more powerful. […] Created by science experiments gone horribly wrong (or horribly right, if you’re one of the vampires) and gifted with powerful psychic abilities, Redfall’s vampires aren’t like anything you’ve ever seen before.”

Another feature that definitely sets it apart from the pack is its stealth mechanic. Unlike other co-op shooters where you can just run and gun your way to the next safe house or checkpoint, Redfall allows you to sneak around enemies to get to a good position or even avoid combat altogether.

“It's not a pure stealth game, but a stealth-enabling shooter,” the devs explained. “We love that because having AI with simulated hearing and sight always leads to interesting dynamic gameplay moments. 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 was initially slated to launch in September 2022 but has been delayed to sometime in the first half of 2023. Check out the video below for a visual rundown of the game’s unique features.