The Blood of Dawnwalker, an upcoming RPG from Rebel Wolves, is officially set to release in 2026. It’s coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Along with the announcement, publisher Bandai Namco also dropped a new gameplay trailer, and it’s looking intense.
Set during the 14th century in a Europe torn by war and plague, The Blood of Dawnwalker wastes no time throwing you into chaos. With the Black Death spreading and the Old World crumbling, vampires step out of hiding. They’re done waiting. They want freedom and power. Other dark beings follow them, changing history forever.
You’ll play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker. Not quite human, not quite monster. He’s stuck between day and night, light and shadow. As Coen, you’ll face tough choices: hold onto your humanity or embrace your curse to save the people you love. The catch? Every choice has consequences, and time is always running out.
What makes Blood of Dawnwalker stand out
What stands out is how much control you’re given. This isn’t just a story to follow—it’s yours to shape. You can set out to rescue your family or go after your vampire sire in search of revenge. You decide when to fight, whom to trust, and how to approach each challenge. Rush in or take your time. Go it alone or build unexpected alliances. The world adapts, and so does the story.
There’s also a clever day and night mechanic. Each time of day gives you different abilities and a new way to play. In daylight, you might lean on your human side, using swords and magic. At night, your vampire powers come alive, letting you defy gravity, tear through enemies, and move like a predator. You’ll have to master both if you want to survive.
But time is never on your side in The Blood of Dawnwalker. Each quest pushes the clock forward. Your decisions shape what happens next, and you won’t have time to save everyone. That constant pressure adds tension to every step, and with your family’s lives at stake, each moment counts.
The Blood of Dawnwalker – Unreal Engine 5
The Blood of Dawnwalker runs on Unreal Engine 5, and the environments shown so far look beautiful and haunting. You’ll travel across forests, swamps, mountains, and ruins—every location hand-crafted and packed with secrets. It’s the kind of world that begs to be explored, full of lost history and hidden danger.
The Blood of Dawnwalker promises a mix of story, action, and freedom that fans of dark fantasy RPGs will want to keep on their radar. The trailer already gives a strong taste of what’s coming, and it’s looking like one of next year’s most ambitious titles.
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