Summary
- The Blood of Dawnwalker receives a new gameplay trailer showing pre-beta in-engine footage during the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest.
- The game is set to release in 2026 on Xbox Series consoles, PS5, and PC, appealing to fans of The Witcher and Legacy of Kain.
- The Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay reveal event on June 21 promises 15 minutes of gameplay insights.
During the Xbox Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest, a better look at The Blood of Dawnwalker was given by Bandai Namco, and the game also received a release window and date for a future gameplay reveal event. The Blood of Dawnwalker is a dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century medieval Europe within the fictional kingdom of Vale Sangora, following protagonist Coen, who’s hellbent on saving his family while struggling with a vampiric curse.
The Blood of Dawnwalker was joined by a host of other announcements during the Xbox Games Showcase, including confirmation from Phil Spencer of four huge first-party games coming in 2026. Additionally, The Outer Worlds 2 and Cronos: The New Dawn received new gameplay trailers, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was revealed through a cinematic trailer, and both Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Final Fantasy 16 were confirmed to be coming to Xbox this winter.
Rebel Wolves Discuss The Blood of Dawnwalker’s World and Mechanics
In an interview with The Best War Games, developer Rebel Wolves discusses how The Blood of Dawnwalker's world balances various mechanics.
During Summer Game Fest’s Xbox presentation that gifted plenty of surprises, The Blood of Dawnwalker received a new gameplay trailer, showing pre-beta in-engine footage, and was confirmed to be releasing in 2026 on Xbox Series consoles, PlayStation 5, and PC. Furthermore, Bandai Namco announced a gameplay reveal event was scheduled for June 21 at 12 PM PDT and 3 PM EDT, scheduled to coincide with the summer solstice, which will include approximately 15 minutes of gameplay and devs’ insight into the title’s magic, traversal, and combat systems. Former CD Projekt devs of Rebel Wolves debuted The Blood of Dawnwalker at the start of the year through a cinematic reveal trailer, which immediately caught the attention of horror fans who were excited to wishlist.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Gets 2026 Release Window
- 2026
- Gameplay Reveal Event - June 21 at 12 PM PDT and 3 PM EDT
Rebel Wolves previously explained how The Blood of Dawnwalker’s vampires differ from other blood-suckers in the genre, and fans of gothic action were quick to note the game had a Legacy of Kain vibe to it. Gamers thought the action and story carried a lot of potential, despite some noting the performance was on the weaker side, and a few asked the developer and publisher not to rush the game’s development.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is also appealing to The Witcher fans, considering the dev team is full of CD Projekt alumni, and the vampiric adventure may share similar themes to Geralt of Rivia’s endeavors. Gamers have also been marveling over The Witcher 4’s latest tech demo and gameplay footage, even though the entry is not expected to be released until after 2026. The stunning environments, including the city of Vargrest, and the impressive muscles fueling Ciri’s horse, Kelpie, successfully demonstrated the fourth installment’s leap into modern technology.
- Developer(s)
- Rebel Wolves
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
