*Vale Sangora*.

An enigmatic place, home to the events of The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed on Unreal Engine 5 by Rebel Wolves, the first chapter of a brand new role-playing saga.

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.

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. Use your skills and combine vampiric strength with human resolve as you take on a quest to save the ones you love. Face your foes – be they human, monster, or the ticking clock itself. But remember – the real evil may bask in the sun's light, and the most loyal of allies could lurk under the cover of night.

Things will be different now.

For all of you.

Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco Entertainment, announced that The Blood of Dawnwalker is coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X on September 3 and is now available to pre-order in stores and digitally.

The Road to Launch Event also showcased new gameplay footage, story details, game system requirements, and more.

The new story trailer introduces a cast of characters that Coen will encounter on his journey – some will become allies, others enemies, but all of them play a crucial role in the game’s story. Rebel Wolves also showcased never-before-seen locations across Vale Sangora, a mysterious region in the Carpathian Mountains, and offered deeper insight into the creative process behind bringing the game’s open world to life.

The developers also showcased over 10 minutes of footage captured on the most recent PC build, focusing on narrative-driven open-world activities. Players were shown how exploration can unlock new abilities, reveal hidden secrets, or introduce unexpected challenges that may alter the course of their journey. The gameplay also demonstrated how player actions influence the balance of power within the valley, reinforcing the game’s core principle: in The Blood of Dawnwalker, every action carries consequences.

All of the presented features, gameplay mechanics, and story details are explained in depth by members of the Rebel Wolves team, including Piotr Kucharski (Writer), Daria Bury-Zawada (Lead Gameplay Animator), Maciej Wiśniewski (Senior Level Designer), and Dorota Rutkowska (Producer).

Developers also prepared a behind-the-scenes video featuring former UFC champion Jan Błachowicz, who contributed to motion capture performances for one of the game’s antagonists, Bakir, a vampire from Brencis' clique. In the feature, Błachowicz explains how his combat expertise helped bring authenticity and weight to the game’s fight sequences, ensuring that every swing, stab, and punch feels impactful and believable.

Pre-orders are now available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Details about the upcoming editions, including the limited Collector’s Edition, have also been shared. In addition to the standard digital edition and the Day One Edition available in retail worldwide, players can purchase the Eclipse Edition, which includes digital bonuses such as a world compendium, game soundtrack, and a comic book.

Also revealed today were the official PC system requirements.

PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum

• Target performance: Native 1080p @ 30 FPS
• Quality preset: Low
• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 / GTX 1070 / AMD RX Vega-56 / Intel Arc A580
• VRAM: 6 GB
• Storage: 60 GB SSD
• OS: Windows 10, DirectX12

Recommended

• Target performance: Native 1080p @ 60 FPS / Native 1440p @ 60 FPS
• Quality preset: High / High
• CPU: Intel Core i5-13600 / AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
• RAM: 16 GB / 16 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 5060 / AMD RX 6800-XT / NVIDIA RTX 4070-Ti / AMD RX 7800-XT
• VRAM: 12 GB / 12 GB
• Storage: 60 GB SSD / 60 GB SSD
• OS: Windows 10, DirectX12 / Windows 10, DirectX12

Ultra

• Target performance: Native 1440p @ 60 FPS / Native 2160p @ 60 FPS
• Quality preset: Ultra / Ultra
• CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
• RAM: 16 GB / 16 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900-XTX / NVIDIA RTX 5090
• VRAM: 16 GB / 16 GB
• Storage: 60 GB SSD / 60 GB SSD
• OS: Windows 10, DirectX12 / Windows 10, DirectX12

Notes:

• All the above requirements were measured with no upscalers and no frame generation; however, a variety of upscalers such as DLSS or FSR will be supported and can be used to improve performance.

• Required amount of VRAM applies to all GPUs, not only to the ones listed in the table. GPUs of similar or higher processing power can be used instead, if they meet the VRAM requirement.

Finally, players got to hear a brand-new piece of music from the game - “Uphill Battle”, presented as a music video featuring the musicians behind The Blood of Dawnwalker’s soundtrack.

Key Features:

• 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.
• 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 - 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is coming to PC (Steam), PS5 and Xbox X|S on September 3, 2026