The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG from Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Entertainment, set for release on September 3, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. As of July 2026, the game has been previewed, with a focus on its narrative sandbox and vampire mechanics that risk player relationships.
Rebel Wolves, the studio founded by former CD Projekt RED developers, and Bandai Namco Entertainment are preparing to release their debut title, The Blood of Dawnwalker, on September 3, 2026. The game is set in 14th-century Europe and follows 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, and time advances only when the player makes significant choices, not during exploration or combat.
A July 2026 media preview and interview with narrative director Jakub Szamałek revealed the game's core design tension: the vampire form grants powerful abilities like teleportation and bloodsucking, but bloodlust can trigger uncontrollable urges to bite and kill NPCs, even those Coen has built relationships with. This "sweet temptation" design makes vampire powers mechanically beneficial while risking narrative bonds. The preview also showed a "narrative sandbox" that allows players to approach the main goal freely, including the possibility of confronting Brencis early.
Earlier in June 2026, a Summer Game Fest trailer confirmed the September release date and showed new cutscenes, combat, and footage from both the 14th century and a modern era, a detail not previously emphasized. The same week, character reveals introduced three key figures Coen meets: rebel leader Malat, vengeful Lacra, and secretive Anka. The Blood of Dawnwalker is the first entry in a planned multi-title saga spanning centuries.
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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.