The Blood of Dawnwalker is a dark fantasy vampire RPG set in medieval Europe. It’s being made by developer Rebel Wolves, who came from CD Projekt Red and were heavily involved in the The Witcher series there.

The game’s overall story takes a unique approach to the gameplay in that, while it has plenty of things to do and quests to take on, it has no main quest versus side quests. It just has quests you can take on to achieve your end goal, which is saving Coen’s family, who is the main protagonist. The world is meant to be a narrative sandbox for you to play in, as the choices you make and how you tackle the different quests can give you a very different experience. However, time moves forward when you take on a new quest, which is less time for you to save your family. Coen is human during the day, but a vampire at night which gives him supernatural abilities he can’t use during the day, which also affects gameplay and your decisions.

The combat is in real-time in which you react to the enemy’s sword positioning with high/low/left/right attacks and parries, plus any hexes you choose to use. There’s loot to collect after each encounter and a skill tree to level-up your human and vampire abilities.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is releasing in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Check out the gameplay overview below:

THE WORLD NEEDS WHAT IT FEARS

14th-century Europe. Bloody conflicts sweep the lands, and the Black Death comes for the survivors. It’s a moment of weakness – and that’s all they needed. Vampires seize their opportunity to walk out of the shadows and claim what they’ve been denied for centuries: freedom, and the power that comes with it. Other creatures of the night follow their lead. Legends turn into reality, and history as we know it will never be the same.

You play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker, forever treading the line between the world of day and the realm of night. Fight for your humanity or embrace the cursed powers to save your family. Whatever your choice, the question stands: is your soul worth the lives of those you love?

Game Features

MAKE THE STORY YOUR OWN

Experience and shape the plot the way you want. Embark on the quest to save your family, or swear revenge on your sire and destroy everyone standing in your way. Discover ancient secrets lurking in the valley. Rush in head first or risk taking time to prepare. Go alone or search for friends and forge unlikely alliances.

DAY AND NIGHT

Experience two different gameplay loops, offering distinct abilities to choose from, mysteries to uncover, and varying ways to achieve your goals. Experiment with different approaches and discover how the world reacts to your actions.

EVERY ACTION MATTERS

Every action – and inaction – shapes the world around you. Your family’s days are numbered, and every time you take on a quest, time moves forward, compelling you closer to the end. Choose carefully whom to help and whom to leave behind. You will not have time for everyone. The world waits for no one. And neither does the villain.

SWORD, CLAWS, AND RAGE

Defy gravity, become a brutal force of nature, and use your supernatural skills as a vampire. Or raise your sword, and employ powerful magic to take on opponents as a human. Experiment and adapt as your form changes during the day and night; each has its strengths and weaknesses.

OPEN WORLD BRIMMING WITH ADVENTURE

Venture through the hand-crafted open world and discover all it has to offer. Roam through the lush forests, the vast plains, the treacherous swamps, the steep mountaintops, and the medieval settlements. Explore forgotten ruins, find remnants of an ancient civilization, and uncover truths that should probably remain hidden.

BECOME THE DAWNWALKER

Experience the beginning of a brand-new saga built with love for the role-playing genre. Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world powered by the next-gen Unreal Engine 5.

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