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The Blood of Dawnwalker
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It has gone gold, passed 2 million wishlists, and will include a 60fps Performance Mode at launch.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker is the debut title from Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt RED developers known for The Witcher 3. Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed the release date of September 3, 2026 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game went gold in July, and by August it had passed 2 million wishlist registrations on Steam.
The game is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. The protagonist Coen lives as a human by day and a vampire by night after his village is attacked by the vampire lord Brencis. He has 30 days and 30 nights to rescue his family before Brencis's coronation. Time advances only when the player makes significant choices, not during exploration or combat, and the story changes based on player actions. The narrative is planned as the first entry in a multi-title saga spanning centuries, with the Summer Game Fest trailer showing scenes from both the modern era and the 14th century.
Combat uses a directional system, and the vampire form offers powerful abilities like teleportation and bloodsucking, but bloodlust can trigger uncontrollable urges to bite and kill NPCs, including those with whom Coen has built close relationships. The skill system is divided into three trees: swordplay, magic, and bloodsucking. Magic is usable during the day, vampire abilities awaken at night, and a single type of skill point is usable across all three trees.
On the technical side, the developer added a 60fps Performance Mode for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X as part of a day-one patch, after community requests. Quality Mode targets 30fps at dynamic 4K and Balance Mode targets 40fps at dynamic 4K. The Xbox Series S version runs at 30fps with no other modes. The PC version launches September 3 at 7:00 AM Japan time, and console versions launch at midnight local time. The game is priced at 9,790 yen in Japan.
Key facts
- Release date
- September 3, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S ↗
- Developer
- Rebel Wolves, founded by former CD Projekt RED developers ↗
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment ↗
- Wishlists
- Over 2 million on Steam ↗
- Performance Mode
- 60fps available from day one on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X ↗
- Story structure
- 30 days and 30 nights to rescue Coen's family before Brencis's coronation ↗
- Skill trees
- Swordplay, magic, and bloodsucking ↗
Timeline
- Aug 31, 2026 The Blood of Dawnwalker Reveals Skill Trees for Swordplay, Magic, and Vampire Powers
- Aug 30, 2026 This Week's New Game Releases Include Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Aug 28, 2026 The Blood of Dawnwalker Adds 60fps Performance Mode for September 3 Launch
- Aug 21, 2026 The Blood of Dawnwalker Shows PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X Modes
- Aug 18, 2026 The Blood of Dawnwalker Passes 2 Million Wishlists, PC Specs Released
- Jul 16, 2026 The Blood of Dawnwalker Goes Gold, September Release Confirmed
- Jul 7, 2026 The Blood of Dawnwalker Lets Players Build Special Relationships or Bite NPCs to Death
- Jun 5, 2026 The Blood of Dawnwalker Gets New Trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026
- Jun 2, 2026 Rebel Wolves Reveals New Characters for The Blood of Dawnwalker
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Facts
- Release
- game · 2026-09-03 · 2026-08-31
- Release
- game · September 3, 2026 · 2026-08-28
- Release
- game · September 3 · 2026-07-07
- Release
- game · September 3, 2026 · Japan · 2026-08-30
- Release
- game · September 3 · 2026-08-21
- Release
- game · September 3, 2026 · PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · 2026-08-18
- Release
- game · 2026-09-03 · global · 2026-06-02
- Noted
- The protagonist Coen lives as a human by day and a vampire by night. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- Skills are divided into three trees: swordplay, magic, and bloodsucking. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- Swordplay emphasizes precision and timing, with branches that specialize in durability or combo attacks. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- Magic is usable during the day and includes attack and defense spells, crowd control, damage over time, and buffs and debuffs. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- Vampire abilities awaken at night and grow stronger as Coen accepts the curse and deepens his mutation, at a cost. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- Experience comes from defeating enemies, completing quests, discovering hidden places, and beating bosses. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- Leveling grants skill points, and a single type of point is usable across all three trees, so points earned by day can be spent on night abilities. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- Learning new abilities requires time in addition to skill points, and each tree has its own unlock method: guide books for swordplay, magic books for magic, and drinking blood to raise the mutation level for vampire powers. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- The skill system ties progression directly to the day/night cycle, and that cycle is the mechanic early reviews, which put the game at an 83 Metacritic average, praised. · 2026-08-31
- Noted
- has gone gold · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- features a day/night cycle, a 30-day time limit, and player-driven story branches · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- surpassed 2 million wishlists on Steam · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- Performance Mode targeting 60fps will be available for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X versions from day one · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- The game previously offered a Quality Mode targeting 30fps at dynamic 4K and a Balance Mode targeting 40fps at dynamic 4K · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- The Xbox Series S version runs at 30fps with no other modes · 2026-08-28
- Noted
- The game has surpassed 2 million wishlist registrations. · 2026-08-18
- Licensed by
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (global) · 2026-07-07
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- Confirmed game September 3, 2026 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S 3d ago · source
- Confirmed game September 3, 2026 5d ago · source
- Confirmed game 2026-09-03 global Jun 16 · source
All coverage
Aug 31
Bandai Namco Entertainment published new details on August 31, 2026 about the skill and ability system in The Blood of Dawnwalker, the open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th century Europe that launches September 3, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The protagonist Coen lives as a human by day and a vampire by night. Skills are divided into three trees: swordplay, magic, and bloodsucking. Swordplay emphasizes precision and timing, with branches that specialize in durability or combo attacks. Magic is usable during the day and includes attack and defense spells, crowd control, damage over time, and buffs and debuffs. Vampire abilities awaken at night and grow stronger as Coen accepts the curse and deepens his mutation, at a cost. Experience comes from defeating enemies, completing quests, discovering hidden places, and beating bosses. Leveling grants skill points, and a single type of point is usable across all three trees, so points earned by day can be spent on night abilities. Learning new abilities requires time in addition to skill points, and each tree has its own unlock method: guide books for swordplay, magic books for magic, and drinking blood to raise the mutation level for vampire powers.
Aug 30
The week of August 31 to September 6, 2026, brings a heavy slate of new game releases across Japan and North America, led by two major action titles. Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on September 4 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, priced at 8,990 yen. The sword-fighting action game is set in early Edo-period Kyoto transformed by miasma, with players controlling swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who bears the Oni Gauntlet and battles the supernatural Genma. Stages recreate real landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine. A pre-order bonus offers an omamori charm and sword fittings set usable in-game. The Blood of Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy action RPG from Rebel Wolves, arrives on September 3 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at 9,790 yen. It stars a Dawnwalker who lives as a human by day and a vampire by night, with day and night gameplay duality as a key attraction. Also releasing this week are Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, My Hero Academia: All's Justice, and Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault.
Aug 28
Bandai Namco Entertainment, publisher of Rebel Wolves' open-world action RPG 'The Blood of Dawnwalker', announced on August 24 via the official X account that a Performance Mode targeting 60fps will be available for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X versions from day one. The mode was added after overseas players on forums like Reddit asked for 60fps support, including on PS5 Pro. The game previously offered a Quality Mode targeting 30fps at dynamic 4K and a Balance Mode targeting 40fps at dynamic 4K for those platforms, with no 60fps option. The developer said the mode had been in development and testing for some time, and prioritizing testing led to the decision to include it in a day-one patch. The Xbox Series S version runs at 30fps with no other modes. The release schedule was also confirmed: the PC version launches September 3 at 7:00 AM Japan time, and console versions launch at midnight local time. The game is set in 14th-century Europe and follows Coen, a young man who becomes a 'DAWNWALKER' living between night and day. It launches September 3, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, priced at 9,790 yen.
Aug 21
Rebel Wolves released new console gameplay footage for the open-world vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker. The footage shows Quality Mode on PS5 Pro, PS5, and Xbox Series X. The game releases September 3 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Aug 18
Rebel Wolves announced PC requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world vampire RPG set for September 3, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game has surpassed 2 million wishlist registrations. Specs cover 1080p to 2160p, with a minimum of a GTX 1060 and 16 GB RAM.
Jul 16
Rebel Wolves announced that its open-world vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has gone gold. The game, developed by former Witcher 3 staff, launches September 3, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It features a day/night cycle, a 30-day time limit, and player-driven story branches. The title has surpassed 2 million wishlists on Steam.
Jul 7
Rebel Wolves, the studio founded by former CD Projekt RED developers, and Bandai Namco Entertainment held a media preview for their debut title "The Blood of Dawnwalker" on July 7, 2026. The open-world dark fantasy action RPG launches on September 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Narrative director Jakub Szamałek gave an interview alongside hands-on play sessions of the first four hours. The game stars Coen, a young man who becomes a Dawnwalker-human by day and vampire by night-after his village is attacked by the vampire lord Brencis. Coen has 30 days and 30 nights to rescue his family before Brencis's coronation. Time advances only when the player makes significant choices, not during exploration or combat. The "narrative sandbox" design allows players to approach the main goal freely, including the possibility of storming the castle on day one. Combat uses a directional system where blocking and attacking in the right direction conserves stamina. The vampire form offers powerful abilities like teleportation and bloodsucking, but bloodlust can trigger uncontrollable urges to bite and kill NPCs, even those with whom Coen has built close relationships. The game is the first entry in a planned multi-title saga spanning centuries.
Jun 5
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for the action RPG 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6. The game is set in 14th-century Europe and follows Cohen, a half-vampire who lives as a human by day and a vampire by night. The trailer showed new cutscenes, combat action, and footage of the protagonist consuming blood packs and transforming into a monster. It also depicted scenes from both the modern era and the 14th century, including various monsters and human fighters. 'The Blood of Dawnwalker' is scheduled for release on September 3, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The story is said to change based on player actions. The game is an open-world dark fantasy RPG developed by Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former 'The Witcher 3' developers.
Jun 2
Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves have released new information on The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. The update focuses on characters Coen meets on his journey, including the rebel leader Malat, the vengeful Lacra, and the secretive Anka. The game launches September 3, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.