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The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch September 3, 2026 – Rebel Wolves revealed key details on its upcoming dark fantasy action RPG
A story trailer, new gameplay presentation, system requirements, details of each available edition and much more were revealed during the Road to Launch Event.
Highlights of the Road to Launch Event – full video is available here
- The Blood of Dawnwalker is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X on September 3 and is now available to pre-order in stores and digitally.
- Story trailer - meet some of the allies Coen will encounter during his adventures across Vale Sangora.
- Gameplay presentation – over 10 minutes of new gameplay footage from the latest PC build.
- New track from the game’s soundtrack – presented in a video featuring a live band
- Detailed system requirements.
- Presentation of game editions details – available digitally and at game retailers worldwide.
- Dev diary – in-depth commentary on the game’s open world and narrative.
- Motion capture behind the scenes with former UFC champion Jan Błachowicz - one of the antagonists standing in Coen’s way.
Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco Entertainment, revealed a wealth of new information about The Blood of Dawnwalker. The dark fantasy open world action RPG will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 3, with pre-orders now open digitally and at major game retailers. The Road to Launch Event also showcased new gameplay footage, story details, game system requirements, and more.
The Blood of Dawnwalker – Watch the Road to Launch Event
The new story trailer introduces a cast of characters that Coen will encounter on his journey – some will become allies, others enemies, but all of them play a crucial role in the game’s story. Rebel Wolves also showcased never-before-seen locations across Vale Sangora, a mysterious region in the Carpathian Mountains, and offered deeper insight into the creative process behind bringing the game’s open world to life.
The developers also showcased over 10 minutes of footage captured on the most recent PC build, focusing on narrative-driven open-world activities. Players were shown how exploration can unlock new abilities, reveal hidden secrets, or introduce unexpected challenges that may alter the course of their journey. The gameplay also demonstrated how player actions influence the balance of power within the valley, reinforcing the game’s core principle: in The Blood of Dawnwalker, every action carries consequences.
All of the presented features, gameplay mechanics, and story details are explained in depth by members of the Rebel Wolves team, including Piotr Kucharski (Writer), Daria Bury-Zawada (Lead Gameplay Animator), Maciej Wiśniewski (Senior Level Designer), and Dorota Rutkowska (Producer).
Developers also prepared a behind-the-scenes video featuring former UFC champion Jan Błachowicz, who contributed to motion capture performances for one of the game’s antagonists, Bakir, a vampire from Brencis' clique. In the feature, Błachowicz explains how his combat expertise helped bring authenticity and weight to the game’s fight sequences, ensuring that every swing, stab, and punch feels impactful and believable.
Pre-orders are now available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Details about the upcoming editions, including the limited Collector’s Edition, have also been shared. In addition to the standard digital edition and the Day One Edition available in retail worldwide, players can purchase the Eclipse Edition, which includes digital bonuses such as a world compendium, game soundtrack, and a comic book.
Also revealed today were the official PC system requirements.
Finally, players got to hear a brand-new piece of music from the game - “Uphill Battle”, presented as a music video featuring the musicians behind The Blood of Dawnwalker’s soundtrack. The full recording from the Road to Launch Event is available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX17mPX3cew&feature=youtu.be.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the first game by Rebel Wolves, is developed using Unreal Engine 5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game will launch on September 3 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders on all platforms are already available, and players can add the game to their wishlist. More details can be found on the official website: dawnwalkergame.com.
To stay up to date with upcoming news from the Rebel Wolves pack, follow the official Dawnwalker social media channels: X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, or join the community on Discord or Reddit.
More about The Blood of Dawnwalker
Fourteenth-century Europe is engulfed in chaos – bloody wars tear the continent apart, and the Black Death takes a deadly toll. This moment of weakness is seized by a clique of powerful vampires. The time of great change is coming - for everyone.
You play as Coen, a young man who has become a Dawnwalker – no longer human, but not fully a vampire, sharing the strengths and weaknesses of both worlds.
Players follow Coen’s journey as he fights to save his family from Brancis, the vampire lord who rules his homeland, Vale Sangora – a mysterious region in the Carpathian Mountains. Along the way, he navigates uneasy alliances and dramatic confrontations, forging his own path in a world where every choice shapes both the story and the gameplay.
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About Rebel Wolves
Rebel Wolves is a studio built on talent and ambition. A mixture of gamedev veterans and fresh blood that aims to create the dark fantasy games of their dreams. Established in 2022 in Warsaw, Poland, with a plan to bring RPG adventure to the next level. Fueled by strong vision and fascination with story-driven approach to games.
For more information please visit: www.rebel-wolves.com.
About Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe S.A.S.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is a leading global publisher, developer, and distributor of entertainment content for platforms including, but not limited to, all major video game consoles and PC.
Producing intellectual property for a global audience, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is building its reputation with franchises such as LITTLE NIGHTMARES™, and production capabilities of Reflector Entertainment.
Based in Lyon, France, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for bringing many of the entertainment industry’s top franchises such as PAC-MAN™, GUNDAM™, TEKKEN™, ACE COMBAT™, DARK SOULS™, and ELDEN RING™ to EMEA and ANZ markets.
For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.eu.
