The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Video
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Genre | Action RPG, Dark Fantasy |
| Release Window | 2026 |
| Developer | Rebel Wolves |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Setting | 14th Century Alternate Europe (Vale Sangora) |
| Perspective | Third-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| Unique Feature | A narrative sandbox RPG with a strict 30-day ticking clock and dual Day/Night gameplay loops, forcing players to choose between human diplomacy and brutal vampiric power to advance the story. |
The Blood of Dawnwalker System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum (Speculative - Target: 1080p, 60 FPS, Low/Medium Preset) – Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance') likely required.
1440p
tune Recommended (Speculative - Target: 1440p, 60+ FPS, High Preset) – High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality') recommended.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Laptop Recommendations
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
storage 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
1699
Model: MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
memory Intel Core I9 14900 H
developer_board NVIDIA RTX 4070
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Model: ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
memory CPU: Intel Core I9 14900 H (Score: 1200)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-5200MHz
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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storage RAM: 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 2000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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2699
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developer_board GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 (Score: 10500)
storage RAM: 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, Upscaling likely required.).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 11 64-bit
A modern 64-bit OS would be a firm requirement.
- memoryDirectX: DirectX 12 Ultimate
DirectX 12 Ultimate would be required for next-gen features.
- save_altStorage Note: 120 GB available space (NVMe SSD Required)
A fast NVMe SSD would be mandatory to handle the increased asset quality and the streaming of a large, detailed open world.
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Map Size and Regions
The game features a large, hand-crafted open world. The world is said to be smaller in scale than typical modern open-world adventures, intending to give the player the feeling that they truly know the place. Regions include lush forests, vast plains, treacherous swamps, and medieval settlements in the Carpathian Mountains.
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Post-Launch Content / DLC
Plans for post-launch content or DLC have not yet been announced.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Skills & Upgrades Overview
Progression is driven by a deep skill system with three distinct trees: Human perks, Vampire perks, and Shared perks. Coen can employ powerful 'Hex Magic,' drawing from dark primordial origins tied to blood, heat, and air. Dealing damage earns 'activation charges' to deploy these Hexes and execution moves.
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Game Editions
Details on different game editions are yet to be announced.
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a single-player game, so cross-platform play is not applicable.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Specific Game Elements
The Blood of Dawnwalker Weapons
- securityClaws / Fangs (Vampiric Melee)
Used in the vampire (nighttime) combat style, utilizing enhanced strength and brutal attacks. Feeding on animals or humans restores health.
- securityHex Magic (Supernatural)
Powerful, ritual-based magic (e.g., 'Burning Blood') that can be employed by Coen in his human form, drawn from dark primordial origins.
- securitySword (Melee)
The primary weapon for daytime combat. Swordplay is deep, featuring directional blocking and parrying based on studied medieval fighting styles.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Vehicles
- directions_carNone (N/A)
The game is focused on on-foot exploration and traversal, utilizing Coen's supernatural powers (super speed, wall-walking) to move across the large open world.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Characters
- personBrencis - Antagonist
An ancient, formidable vampire lord who was once a Roman Senator. He rules Vale Sangora and is the target of Coen's vengeance.
- personCoen - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A young man afflicted with a vampiric curse and silver poisoning, known as a 'Dawnwalker.' His primary motivation is saving his sick sister, Lunka.
- personLunka - Key NPC
Coen's sick sister, who is the emotional core and primary driver of the protagonist's desperate journey.
Top 3 Characters:
(The Dawnwalker): The protagonist. A young man who is a hybrid of human and vampire, struggling with a vampiric curse and silver poisoning while fighting to save his family. 2. Brencis: The primary antagonist. An ancient, formidable vampire lord who rules Vale Sangora and imposes a 'blood tax' on the human populace. 3. Lunka: Coen's sick sister, who is the central emotional motivation for the protagonist's journey and choices.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Missions / Objectives
- flagHex Rituals / Quests
Objective: Side missions given by various NPCs to gain resources. These quests are the primary mechanism for progressing the 30-day clock.
- flagInfiltration (Nighttime)
Objective: Missions that require Coen to use his full vampiric powers, including Shadowstep and Planeshift, to sneak into guarded locations and clear rooftops.
- flagMain Story Campaign
Objective: A highly non-linear, narrative-driven campaign focused on saving Coen's sister, Lunka, from the ancient vampire lord Brencis, all within a 30-day time limit.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the 30-Day Deadline: The central mechanical constraint. Players must complete their primary objective and save Lunka within 30 in-game days. Time only moves forward when the player completes quests or takes on certain activities. 2. Save Lunka: The deeply personal main objective. Coen must save his sister, Lunka, who is sick and is the emotional core of the narrative. 3. Conquer Brencis: The ultimate objective of the campaign: to defeat the ancient vampire lord Brencis and overthrow his 'blood tax' regime in Vale Sangora.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Companions / Summons
- groupLunka (Human)
Ability: Lunka's condition serves as a constant companion mechanic—the ticking clock of the 30-day limit is tied directly to her illness, which forces the player to manage time and morality.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Collectibles
- collections_bookmarkHex Runes
Location/Use: Required to be collected as Coen must become a conduit to occult carvings and runes to cast powerful Hex magic.
- collections_bookmarkItem Parts / Materials
Location/Use: Found in the open world and used at workbenches to customize and upgrade Coen's sword and firearms.
Top 3 Collectibles:
Magic Runes: Occult carvings and runes that Coen must become a conduit to in order to cast powerful, ritual-based magic. 2. Item Parts: Materials required at workbenches to customize and improve Coen's sword and firearms. 3. Lore Documents: Texts and logs found in the world that flesh out the deep narrative and the origins of Brencis and the vampire lore.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Armor
- shieldCustomizable Attire
Focus/Stats: Coen's attire will be customizable. The game does not rely on a traditional armor system for defense, which is instead tied to player skill and vampiric powers.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Clothing / Appearance
- checkroomPeriod Attire
Details: Coen's clothing and appearance will be customizable. The aesthetic is based on gothic 14th-century European motifs and Balkan cultures.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes.
- labelStory and Setting
The game is set in an alternative 14th-century Europe, specifically in the gothic, Romanian-inspired kingdom of Vale Sangora. The world is ravaged by the Black Death, which has allowed vampires, led by the ancient lord Brencis, to rise up and seize control. The story centers on Coen's personal quest to save his sick sister, Lunka, against the backdrop of this political and supernatural war.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. The 30-Day Ticking Clock: A central mechanic where time acts as a resource. It is impossible to complete all quests, forcing players to prioritize and creating a truly non-linear, consequence-driven narrative where every decision matters. 2. Dual Nature Combat (Day/Night): Gameplay changes fundamentally based on the time of day. Daytime allows for diplomatic resolutions and sword/Hex magic. Nighttime grants full vampiric powers, super speed, and vertical wall-walking, but forces reliance on stealth. 3. Directional Blocking: The combat system features deep swordplay, forcing players to block in one of four directions to parry enemy attacks effectively, rewarding skill and mastery of medieval fighting styles.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Frequently Asked Questions
- help_outline What is The Blood of Dawnwalker?It is a dark fantasy action RPG set in an open world. It is the first chapter of a new saga from Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by the former director of The Witcher 3.
- help_outline Is there a time limit in the game?Yes. The game features a strict 30-day ticking clock. Completing quests advances time, and it is impossible to finish all quests, forcing players to make hard choices and prioritize objectives before the final deadline.
- help_outline How does the Day/Night cycle affect gameplay?The day/night cycle dictates the combat style. Daytime allows for human diplomacy and Hex magic. Nighttime grants full vampiric powers, super speed, and wall-walking, but forces reliance on stealth to avoid detection.
- help_outline What is the game's core moral conflict?Coen is a hybrid struggling with a vampiric curse. The core moral question is: 'Is your soul worth the lives of those you love?'—forcing a choice between fighting for humanity or embracing his brutal cursed powers.