The Blood of Dawnwalker

70 / 100Role-playing (RPG)AdventureSeptember 3, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Adds Easy Mode and Combat-Free Difficulty Option

Rebel Wolves is preparing the first major patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker, and it's shaping up to be a substantial update. Scheduled to arrive in early October, the patch will introduce a new Story difficulty setting aimed specifically at players who prefer to experience the game's narrative without engaging in combat. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed the plans in a conversation with Eurogamer, describing the upcoming release as a "big patch" with a range of improvements across the board.

Sep 22, 2026

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The Blood of Dawnwalker's $40M Budget Is Shockingly Small for an RPG This Good

The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut RPG from Rebel Wolves, the studio founded by Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, has quickly become one of 2026's most talked-about games. Now, the conversation has taken an even more remarkable turn: the game was developed on a budget of just $40 million, a figure that feels almost absurdly modest compared to the nine-figure price tags routinely attached to AAA productions from the industry's biggest studios. The news has sent ripples through the gaming community, with outlets noting that the game punches well above its financial weight and sits comfortably among the year's top RPGs.

Sep 19, 2026

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Blood of Dawnwalker 2 May Drop Its Divisive Timer Mechanic, Dev Says

The Blood of Dawnwalker launched with one of the most talked-about mechanics in recent RPG memory: a ticking clock that gives protagonist Coen just 30 days and 3 nights to save his family. The mechanic has sharply divided players, with some loving the tension it creates and others finding it frustrating enough to reach for mods. Now, game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has confirmed that if the series continues, a sequel won't necessarily carry that system forward. "We will not force it," Tomaszkiewicz said, signaling that the studio is willing to rethink one of its most defining design choices based on player feedback.

Sep 18, 2026

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Blood of Dawnwalker Dev Eyes Sequel After Hitting 1M Sales in Just 3 Days

Rebel Wolves is wasting no time capitalizing on the breakout success of The Blood of Dawnwalker. Less than a week after launch, the studio has already begun hiring for a sequel, signaling confident momentum following a remarkable debut that saw the game sell one million copies in just three days. The studio made its intentions clear with an unambiguous message to fans and the industry alike: "We're not resting on our laurels."

Sep 9, 2026

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Launches With Day-One Issues, First Patch Already Live

The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut game from studio Rebel Wolves and the first new project from director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz since The Witcher 3, officially launched on September 3, 2026. However, the release was not without its share of growing pains, as players quickly encountered day-one issues ranging from stuttering to crashes. The developers acknowledged the problems shortly after launch and provided temporary workarounds to help players get into the game while longer-term fixes were prepared.

Sep 4, 2026

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Reviews: A Worthy New Entry at the Top RPG Table

The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut RPG from Rebel Wolves led by The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, has landed to broadly strong reviews following its August 2026 release. Critics have praised the vampire RPG's bold ideas and dark fantasy world-building, with Destructoid calling it "the best game of 2026" and describing it as "the perfect game in almost every way." Rock Paper Shotgun declared it "worthy to sip blood at the top RPGs' table," highlighting the game's knack for rich, reactive storytelling, while PCGamesN applauded its captivating approach to player choice, noting that the game "insists you don't need to see it all, and largely succeeds in that bold approach." Eurogamer offered a measured take, recognizing the CD Projekt Red alumni's familiar dark fantasy DNA but also the game's own "bold and provocative ideas," calling it "mostly, enormously successful."

Sep 1, 2026

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Blood of the Dawnwalker Console Performance Locked at 40fps, No 60fps Option at Launch

Newly released console gameplay footage from developer Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed that The Blood of the Dawnwalker will not offer a 60fps performance mode on PS5 or Xbox at launch. The game's console graphics modes will top out at 40fps across all platforms, leaving players without the higher frame rate option that many modern console titles have made a standard offering.

Aug 23, 2026

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The Blood of Dawnwalker Previews Are In — And It Could Be 2026's RPG of the Year

The Blood of Dawnwalker, the vampire-themed RPG from Rebel Wolves published by Bandai Namco, has just received its first wave of hands-on previews — and the response is almost unanimously glowing. Outlets including Eurogamer, PCGamesN, PC Gamer, and Push Square all granted four hours with the game, and the consensus is clear: this is one of the most promising RPGs in years, with several critics already calling it a legitimate Game of the Year candidate for 2026. Eurogamer praised its blend of combat, romance, and political intrigue, while PCGamesN went so far as to declare it their most-wanted game after going hands-on, describing it as "tantalizing and vicious" with a deeply human emotional core. The elephant in the room — one that nearly every preview acknowledges head-on — is just how much The Blood of Dawnwalker owes to The Witcher 3. That's hardly surprising given that Rebel Wolves was founded by former CD Projekt Red veterans, but the degree of influence is striking. PC Gamer noted the game "borrows a heck of a lot" from its spiritual predecessor, for better and for worse, while PCGamesN argued the studio wears its Witcher 3 heritage proudly and is "all the better for it." Whether that lineage proves to be a strength or a limitation remains to be seen at launch, but for now, the previews suggest Rebel Wolves has channeled that DNA into something with genuine identity and ambition of its own.

Jul 8, 2026

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Surprise Release Date Move-Up to September 4

Capcom has surprised fans by pulling Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward by 21 days — the samurai action-adventure title will now launch on September 4, 2026, across PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, rather than the previously confirmed September 25, 2026 date. The move is particularly eyebrow-raising given that Capcom had only just reaffirmed the September 25 window during its Capcom Spotlight digital showcase last week, making the sudden change all the more unexpected.

Jul 2, 2026