At the Xbox Games Showcase in early June, independent studio Rebel Wolves caught the attention of fans of dark fantasy and narrative games. Founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, former director of The Witcher 3, the studio announced its first project at the beginning of the year. It's a single-player, open-world role-playing game called The Blood of Dawnwalker.
The universe, inspired by 14th-century Europe, immerses the player in a reality populated by vampires, where a hero stands out for his unique physical abilities. While two initial trailers had already revealed the outlines of this adventure, Rebel Wolves released a new, even more detailed video a few days ago. Lasting 21 minutes, this presentation recorded on PC is still stamped pre-beta but shows us the first real gameplay sequences of The Blood of Dawnwalker.
Narrative at the heart of the game
The player embodies Coen, a young man transformed into a Dawnwalker, an individual torn between the humanity of the day and the curses of the night. The plot highlights his moral dilemma as he must choose whether to preserve what remains of his humanity or give in to dark powers in the hope of saving his family.
Throughout the video, several of the game's environments are revealed, revealing richly detailed gothic and medieval landscapes. In terms of mechanics, the magic system stands out for its double-edged approach. Design director Daniel Sadowski explains that "in our system, manipulating reality always comes at a price."
It can also be seen that storytelling is one of the game's main mechanics. As expected, the player will have to choose which lines of dialogue they want to highlight, and this will influence the course of their adventure. The combat is rather realistic and focuses on a heavy and slow approach.
The project brings together several industry veterans from CD Projekt RED, including Jakub Szamałek as narrative director and Bartłomiej Gaweł as artistic director. Scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series, The Blood of Dawnwalker continues its development quietly.
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