Later elements such as artwork, character ideas, and gameplay revealed that the game would be a sidescroller action-adventure were released during the RWBY panel of RTX at Home in 2021. The game’s plot was created by RWBY show writers Miles Luna, Kerry Shawcross, and Eddy Rivas, with RWBY’s original voice actors reprising their roles. It takes place soon after Ruby and the group become qualified Huntresses in Volume 7. Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang are on a journey to solve the riddle of a new ominous danger to their home. According to Chris Hoffman’s development blog, the game will bring the recognisable characters to life and include meaningful moments from the show’s canon tale.
WayForward also provided an overview of the gameplay as well as further information regarding the overall tale. Players will be able to swap between team members to solve puzzles and gain an advantage in combat by using their Semblances. As players go, the puzzles grow increasingly challenging, therefore combining each member’s specific powers is critical in overcoming the hurdles the plot throws at the team. These Semblances may be enhanced as well. The RWBY: Arrowfell debut video included each RWBY team member’s name, as well as their traditional weapons, combat techniques, and Semblances in action. The teaser also succeeds in retaining the program’s silly, fun-loving vibe, implying that the game will be similar to the show in more ways than one.
