The wait is finally over. Rebel Wolves, the studio founded by The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, has officially pulled back the curtain on its debut title. The new story trailer for The Blood of Dawnwalker just dropped, and it’s every bit the dark, visceral, “Witcher-coded” RPG we were hoping for.
If you haven’t seen it yet, grab your silver—and maybe a vial of blood—and watch the trailer here.
The Story: A Race Against the Black Death
Set in a plague-ridden 14th-century Europe, the trailer introduces us to Coen, our protagonist, who is trapped in a living nightmare. Cursed with vampirism while trying to survive the Black Death, Coen must navigate a fictional region of the Carpathian Mountains known as Vale Sangora.
The stakes aren’t just global; they’re deeply personal. Coen has exactly 30 days and nights to save his family from the clutches of the vampire lords who have imposed a “blood tax” on the living. The trailer highlights a ticking clock mechanic—every quest you undertake moves the world closer to its end, forcing you to make impossible choices about who lives and who dies.
The “Dawnwalker” Mechanic: Human by Day, Vampire by Night
The core hook of the game, and a major focus of the trailer, is the dual-existence gameplay. This isn’t just a cosmetic change; it dictates how you interact with the world:
- By Day: You use tactical swordplay, directional parrying, and Hex magic. You can talk to NPCs, negotiate, and move through settlements freely.
- By Night: You become a “Dawnwalker.” You can teleport using Shadowstep, walk vertically up castle walls, and rip through enemies with claws. However, you must also feed to maintain your strength—a choice that carries heavy narrative consequences.
“Is your soul worth the lives of those you love?” — This central question from the trailer sets the tone for a game where morality isn’t black and white, but a very dark shade of red.
Release Date and Platforms
Alongside the story reveal, Rebel Wolves confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch on September 3, 2026.
| Feature | Details |
| Developer | Rebel Wolves |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Platforms | PC (Steam/MS Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Genre | Open-World Action RPG |
Pre-Order Details
Pre-orders are live now, with two main versions available:
- Standard Edition ($69.99): Includes the base game and the Sangoran Wayfarer’s Armor Set pre-order bonus.
- Eclipse Edition ($79.99): Includes the above plus a Digital World Compendium, Digital Soundtrack, and a digital comic book.
Our Take
The pedigree here is undeniable. With former CD Projekt Red veterans at the helm, the branching narrative and “narrative sandbox” approach look incredibly polished. The 30-day time limit adds a layer of tension we don’t often see in massive open-world RPGs, and the Unreal Engine 5 visuals of the Carpathians are hauntingly beautiful.
TechMash Verdict: If you’ve been missing the gritty, choice-heavy atmosphere of The Witcher, keep September 3rd circled in blood on your calendar.
Are you planning to fight for your humanity, or will you embrace the monster to save your kin? Let us know in the comments!
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