The Blood of Dawnwalker — patch notes and updates
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| The Blood of Dawnwalker - Hotfix 1.0.2 | 2026-09-03 | Hotfix 1.0.2 is being rolled out on PC!Full list of changes:QuestsCoen can talk to Farkas now even after killing all NPCs around himLunka no longer gets lost when leading Coen in the tutorialUriashi blacksmith learned how to craft a certain holy swordGameplayAdjustments to controller dead zone and input issues while sprinting (PC Only)Other known issues we're currently looking into: Game stuttering when in Windowed / Borderless mode (workaround: please try launching the game in Full Screen) Game crashing on compiling shaders (fix: please check if your BIOS is up to date, more info: here)Missing option of mapping buttons on a PS5 gamepad We wi |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker - Available now! | 2026-09-03 | Welcome to Vale Sangora, welcome to the world of Dawnwalker.Look back at where Coen's journey began, by watching our Opening Cinematic ⬇️All editions are available for sale through dawnwalkergame.com/buy.☼ September 3rd, 2026. Now available. ☽ |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker - 1 day left 🌗 | 2026-09-01 | All that remains… is for you to choose.No turning back now. We're in for quite a ride.☼ September 3rd, 2026. ☽ |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker - Global release timings are here! | 2026-08-31 | The game will release in each region at midnight CEST (UTC+2, Warsaw time). 🩸Pre-load of the game will be available 48 hours before the release.As The Blood of Dawnwalker is a narrative-focused experience, please don't stream the game until its global PC release at midnight CEST (UTC+2, Warsaw time).☼ September 3rd, 2026. Pre-order now. ☽ |
| Community Bulletin Board #11 – Skills & Power | 2026-08-28 | Becoming a Dawnwalker doesn’t come without its share of burdens… but it also grants access to powerful abilities.Coen doesn’t have to rely on his sword alone. By day, he can explore the mysterious witchcraft taught to him by Anca. By night, his vampiric nature awakens, unlocking a darker and more instinctive set of powers. It is up to you to shape how these abilities evolve, and how far you are willing to go.Each path offers unique ways to approach combat and can be developed independently or combined to create a personalized playstyle.Vampiric Abilities awaken at night, allowing Coen to embrace his curse and unleash powers fueled by health a |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker - Coming to GeForce NOW at Launch | 2026-08-27 | Prepare to dive day 1 into Vale Sangora with GeForce NOW, allowing members to jump straight into the action the moment the game launches, streaming from the cloud.Walk the line between day and night. The Blood of Dawnwalker is coming to GeForce NOW at launch! To find out more about GeForce NOW, please visit Nvidia’s blogs here.☼ September 3rd, 2026. Pre-order now. ☽ |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker – Launch Trailer | 2026-08-25 | “All of us here at Rebel Wolves are counting down the days to launch of our first game. We can’t wait for the moment when players step into Vale Sangora and come face-to-face with Brencis and his vampire clique.” - says Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Game Director and Co-Founder of Rebel Wolves. During gamescom Opening Night Live, The Blood of Dawnwalker unveiled its Launch Trailer, a new action-packed video in which you'll see what awaits on your journey through Vale Sangora, where you will face Brencis, a tyrannical vampire lord.Watch the Launch Trailer by clicking below ⬇️ So, get ready to enter the world of The Blood of Dawnwalker, the first insta |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker – Everything You Need to Know | 2026-08-13 | Here’s everything you need to know about its main features and gameplay mechanics!With less than a month to go before players step into the open world dark fantasy of The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new trailer has been unveiled, showcasing the game's main features. Watch Everything You Need to Know by clicking below ⬇️From characters to game mechanics, the trailer provides all you need before diving into The Blood of Dawnwalker. It explores the duality of Coen’s nature, which bleeds into the gameplay itself, offering different playstyles and opportunities depending on the time of day. All of this is just a glimpse of what The Blood of Dawnwalker |
| Unearth The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Steam Achievements | 2026-08-10 | Your journey through Vale Sangora will be filled with dangers, secrets, and life-changing choices – and from day 1 on Steam, you'll be able to track them all through 46 achievements waiting to be unlocked.Whether you're mastering sword combat, embracing powerful witchcraft, exploring every corner of the open world, or growing into a fearsome creature of the night, the achievements will mark every crossroad of your adventure.All 46 Steam Achievements will be available from launch day on September 3, including:25 visible achievements21 hidden achievementsExplore, Fight, and Become the DawnwalkerAchievements in The Blood of Dawnwalker are tied t |
| Community Bulletin Board #10 – Swordmastery | 2026-07-29 | Coen’s life is intimately linked to the sword. His father, a former mercenary, trained him from a young age to wield a weapon that could one day save his life. Concept art by Damian BajowskiCombat in The Blood of Dawnwalker is built around an intuitive system that can be easily adapted to individual preferences.Players can use omniblocks and omniattacks that will automatically choose the directions of sword swings and deflect incoming strikes, or fully embrace the directional, tactical approach by observing their opponents’ movements and reacting to them. Reading incoming attacks, choosing the right response, and finding an opening can make t |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker has gone gold | 2026-07-15 | Vale Sangora awaits 🩸 ☼ September 3rd, 2026. Pre-order now. ☽ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3751260/The_Blood_of_Dawnwalker/ |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker - Two Million Wishlists | 2026-07-10 | 2 Million Wishlists. Your trust and support mean everything to us. THANK YOU!☼ September 3rd, 2026. Pre-order now. ☽ |
| Community Bulletin Board #9 – Coen's Roots | 2026-06-30 | Coen is a young man who was already tested by the harshness of the world. With a sick mother and a family to take care of, his life is further upheaved when he becomes a Dawnwalker.This transformation will put his values and resolve to the test, but it will never shake his determination to protect those he loves.Laslea is Coen’s home village, the place where he was born and raised under the rule of the human lord, Skender Dragosti. This secluded settlement couldn’t escape the devastating spread of the Black Plague, which brought heavy losses to its inhabitants.Concept art by Marta Przybysz Coen, his parents, and three siblings dwell in the hi |
| An update on PC System Requirements | 2026-06-23 | Following the PC system requirements initial release, Rebel Wolves developers have been hard at work optimizing The Blood of Dawnwalker.Here are the updated minimum and recommended system requirements for the game:We’ll be sharing more detailed system requirements and presets, including medium and ultra, at a later date, after the final optimization processes.The Blood of Dawnwalker is launching on September 3rd, 2026. |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker – Summer Game Fest Trailer | 2026-06-05 | During Summer Game Fest 2026, Rebel Wolves together with Bandai Namco Entertainment celebrated the vrakhiri in a powerful trailer that fully embraces the thrilling action that each player will experience while playing The Blood of Dawnwalker, starting September 3rd, 2026.Watch the Summer Game Fest Trailer by clicking below ⬇️On top of that, a glimpse into Dawnwalker saga was presented with a CGI teaser, showing where the dark fantasy saga is heading. As the developers revealed, the next installments of Dawnwalker franchise will span centuries, continents, and cultures across the globe.Watch the Glimpse into the Future Teaser by clicking below |
| Community Bulletin Board #8 – Forging Connections | 2026-06-01 | As Coen roams Vale Sangora, every encounter will shape his journey…With the latest trailer, the veil has lifted on some of the intriguing characters on Coen’s way. Each of them has their own motivations and secrets, some revealed to you depending on the choices you make throughout the game.In The Blood of Dawnwalker, your journey is not only defined by battles fought or choices made, but also by the connections you forge. Every relationship has the potential to open new paths and reveal hidden truths that’ll shape Coen’s destiny.Let’s dive into the new cast of characters that you’ve discovered in the latest Story Trailer and the Eclipse Editi |
| Community Bulletin Board #7 – Beasts & Monstrosities, Illustrated | 2026-05-07 | Deep within Vale Sangora, unsettling creatures stalk the land — many of them born of folklore, legends, and… centuries of darkness. The valley got acquainted with fear long before the arrival of Brencis. Monsters of every kind roamed the forests, mines, and ruins left behind by those long gone.The Blood Guards are the most devoted and feared servants of the vrakhiri, a living proof of what it means to bow to an ancient power. They undergo dark rites that bind their bodies and minds to blood-bound oaths. It is Xanthe who stripped them of their humanity, leaving nothing to reclaim. Enough to make one wonder what truly lies beneath those armors. |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker - Launching September 3rd, 2026 | 2026-04-28 | Following today’s Road to Launch Event, The Blood of Dawnwalker is officially available for pre‑order, and the game’s release date has been set for September 3rd, 2026!Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco Entertainment, are proud to share this next step with the community as development of the studio’s debut dark fantasy action RPG moves into its final phase.Watch the Story Trailer by clicking below ⬇️During the Road to Launch Event, the team shared major updates, including:☼ Story trailer☽ 10-min gameplay exclusive footage☼ Dev diary on the world building☽ PC system requirements☼ Presentation of game editions details But also: a dev diar |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker - Road to Launch Event Announcement | 2026-04-22 | The team at Rebel Wolves, together with Bandai Namco Entertainment, are excited to invite you to the Road to Launch Event stream on April 28, during which we will share long-awaited details about the upcoming action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, including its release date!Join us for a ~45min stream packed with: ☼ New open‑world gameplay footage ☽ Story trailer ☼ RELEASE DATE ☽ PC system requirements ☼ Devs insights into the game’s open world design and storytelling“On behalf of the entire Rebel Wolves studio, I would like to invite all players to the upcoming stream, during which you will not only get the start date of your adventure in Vale |
| Community Bulletin Board #6 – Creating a World | 2026-04-10 | Vale Sangora is a place full of life – and contrasts.Nestled within the rugged embrace of the Carpathian Mountains, it draws from the rich landscapes and cultures of Central and Eastern Europe. From lush woodlands teeming with herbs and hidden knowledge to remote yet dangerous mountain paths, every corner of the valley tells a story. While exploring Vale Sangora, you’ll encounter a variety of environments: a lush primeval forest or treacherous swamps, dark caves going deep underground or remote mountain paths leading seemingly to nowhere, lively settlements or crumbling remnants of civilisations long lost to time. Each with its own mood, secr |