The director of The Witcher 3 is returning to gaming in a big way with his new studio Rebel Wolves, and we can’t wait for The Blood of Dawnwalker release date.
Taking place in an alternative 14th-century Europe, a cabal of vampires have overthrown the feudal lords or old. Transformed into a Dawnwalker, protagonist Coen must choose between saving his family or revenge.
The game has been described by its developer as a “narrative sandbox” in which gameplay and narrative change depending on the time of day.
We know a lot more about this game now than we did a few months ago, so with that, here’s what you need to know about The Blood of Dawnwalker including release date, pre-orders, gameplay and story details and more.
When is the The Blood of Dawnwalker release date?
The Blood of Dawnwalker will release on 2 September 2026.
We’ve already tried the game our ourselves with a hands-on preview, and it’s safe to say we’re looking forward to it.
We’ll almost certainly hear more about the game as we approach its release, especially around Gamescom and Opening Night Live.
Can I pre-order The Blood of Dawnwalker?
Yes, The Blood of Dawnwalker is now available to pre-order.
You can get yourself a digital copy of the game via your platform’s respective store:
And if you’re after a physical copy of the game, you can buy it from these retailers:
UK
US
Which consoles and platforms can play The Blood of Dawnwalker?
The Blood of Dawnwalker will be playable across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
With that, it’s fair to assume that it will be a next-gen experience only with no mention of PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch.
We wouldn’t expect it to come to Switch 2 either, not at launch anyway.
The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay and story details
Developer Rebel Wolves has provided some decent details about the project. For instance, the game is described as a single-player open-world dark fantasy triple-A RPG with a “strong focus on story and narrative”. It’s also said to be the first chapter in a new role-playing saga.
Set in an alternative 14th Century Europe, players will control a young man called Coen who is transformed into a Dawnwalker, a mix between a human and vampire that is constantly treading the line between day and night.
Over the course of 30 days and nights, Coen must decide whether to save his family or exact revenge upon his sire and destroy anyone else who gets in the way.
Rebel Wolves is co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz who previously was the director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. He will once again act as game director on The Blood of Dawnwalker.
“Inspired by classic RPGs, we want players to feel the sense of urgency in an open world game. There are multiple approaches to saving Coen’s family with no clear division between main and side quests, you decide on how you spend the time.”, said Tomaszkiewicz upon its announcement.
“Time is a resource and with each quest progressing its passage, it is impossible to complete all stories and arcs before the dreadful deadline, making each playthrough unique. We call it a narrative sandbox.”
It’s further noted that Coen will have different skills, abilities and story outcomes depending on the time of day.
The main crux of this question is whether it’s better to fight for humanity or embrace the cursed powers.
Is there a The Blood of Dawnwalker trailer?
Yes, Bandai Namco uploaded an in-game engine teaser trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker alongside the game’s announcement.
It shows off a bloody cinematic and a brief look at some early gameplay.
The clip can be watched in full below:
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The Blood of the Dawnwalker will launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
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