Ex Witcher 3 devs + open world dark fantasy?! Bring it on. With just a bit of the actual gameplay at the end, I wish there was more but it looks like we have to wait for this Summer for the full reveal.

THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER – REBEL WOLVES UNVEILED THEIR UPCOMING NARRATIVE SANDBOX ACTION RPG 

Discover the opening cinematic which sets the backdrop for the rise of vampires and learn more about the gameplay and storytelling mechanics in this 14th century dark fantasy open world. 

• Get a first glimpse into the blood-soaked world of Rebel Wolves’ upcoming action RPG, THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER™

• Players take on the role of Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker – not fully human, not entirely a vampire – who must save his family within 30 days

• Watch the first reveal of the opening cinematic and in-engine gameplay here: https://youtu.be/te73UInH8H8 

IRVINE, Calif. – Jan. 13, 2025 – Under the full Wolf Moon, Rebel Wolves revealed the first look into the world of THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER™, its action RPG. The studio, co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, set the game in an alternative 14th century, where feudal lords have been overthrown by a clique of powerful vampires. In this narrative sandbox players will forge their own story about saving their family… or taking whatever path their choices lead them down. THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER is developed by Rebel Wolves in Unreal® Engine 5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam®. Players can follow the game’s latest developments on the official website: dawnwalkergame.com.

14th century Europe. Bloody conflicts sweep the lands, and the Black Death comes for the survivors. In the wake of the disasters claiming thousands of lives, the decimated human population struggles for survival. It's a moment of weakness. In Vale Sangora, somewhere in a forgotten corner of the Carpathian Mountains, vampires seize their opportunity to walk out of the shadows, overthrow the feudal lords and claim what they've been denied for centuries: freedom, and ultimate power that comes with it. Legends turn into reality, and history as we know it will never be the same.

THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER is the first chapter of the Rebel Wolves’ original dark fantasy saga. 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. Not fully human, not entirely a vampire, you have 30 days and nights to save your family or swear revenge on your sire and destroy everyone standing in your way.

“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.”, explains Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Game Director and Co-Founder of Rebel Wolves. “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.”

The freedom in gameplay is reflected in Coen’s very nature as a Dawnwalker. Depending on the time of day, players will have different skills, abilities and storyline outcomes.  Players must choose: do they fight for humanity or embrace the cursed powers?

Watch THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER opening cinematic, taking place two years before the game, and meet Coen, his sister Lunka and the vampire clique led by their ruthless yet charismatic lord, Brencis. And take a look at a glimpse at the in-engine gameplay teaser here: https://youtu.be/te73UInH8H8 

The Rebel Wolves pack plans to share more information about THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER in the following months, including a gameplay reveal this summer. For now keep an eye on an updated dawnwalkergame.com, follow the official Dawnwalker social media channels: X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch, or join the conversation on Discord or Reddit.