Redfall: Exclusive New Details on Jacob's Backstory and Abilities | IGN First

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Each of the characters starring in Arkane Studio's Redfall has a unique set of talents, whether they were invented, came with the job, or in Jacob's case, were bestowed mysteriously by a vampire. In the exclusive character trailer above we learn more about Jacob's background and how he gained his supernatural powers.

Jacob is an experienced sniper and uses his new abilities in combination with the skills he had prior to arriving at Redfall in his kit. Check out what he's got available to him to fight off former co-workers and vampires below:

Note that while Jacob doesn't have an explicit "movement" ability like Layla's Lift, Jacob's Cloak grants him bonus move speed, and of course, free movement around enemies.

Early concept art of Jacob.

Arkane shared these additional exclusive deatails about Jacob's background and interests:

"Growing up in a poverty-stricken coal mining community and bouncing from one foster home to the next, Jacob Boyer learned early on to stay hidden to avoid getting hurt. When a military recruiter came to his high school, Jacob enlisted as soon as he was able. Following Infantry tours in Afghanistan and Syria, he was accepted into a covert Special Forces unit, undertaking a series of recon and combat assignments. After being discharged, he joined Bellwether, a private military company (or “PMC”) known for involving themselves in global conflicts.

For years he was sent into dangerous situations acting in the interests of international corporations and government agencies. Hired by an unknown, Aevum Therapeutics-affiliated client, Jacob and his unit were sent to Redfall with orders known only to the top brass. When he was separated from his fellow operators, Jacob was captured by the vampire god Miss