Rebel Wolves, a studio formed by former developers of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, has unveiled its highly anticipated debut project, Blood of Dawnwalker. The game, a single-player open-world dark fantasy RPG, sets the stage for an ambitious new saga.
The story centers around Coen, a young man thrust into an unforgiving medieval world plagued by famine, disease, and conflict. After a shocking encounter with vampires, Coen becomes a Dawnwalker—a hybrid of human and vampire—caught between two worlds. Players will have 30 in-game days and nights to shape Coen’s fate: save his family, seek revenge, or embrace his cursed powers.
Set in the 14th century, Blood of Dawnwalker takes place in the fictional Vale Sangora, a region torn apart by the Black Death and rising vampiric forces. The game’s narrative explores survival and morality in a time when humanity is at its most vulnerable.
Described as a “narrative sandbox,” Blood of Dawnwalker offers players significant freedom in how they approach the story. Time serves as a key resource, with every quest advancing the clock. This mechanic ensures that no two playthroughs are identical, as players must prioritize their objectives in a race against the game’s grim timeline.
The game blends cinematic storytelling with action-packed gameplay, as showcased in its recent reveal trailer. The cinematic footage portrays a desperate Coen protecting his baby sister in a plague-stricken town under siege by vampires. Brief glimpses of gameplay highlight dynamic combat, including battles against grotesque creatures like a biomechanical spider.
Developed using Unreal Engine 5, Blood of Dawnwalker will feature cutting-edge visuals and fluid mechanics. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, though no release date has been announced.
Rebel Wolves, founded in 2022, is led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, game director of The Witcher 3. The team includes other notable developers from CD Projekt Red, bringing expertise in storytelling and immersive worlds. According to Tomaszkiewicz, the studio aims to create games that balance player agency with strong narrative depth.
As the first chapter in Rebel Wolves’ planned RPG series, Blood of Dawnwalker promises to deliver a compelling blend of dark fantasy, player choice, and high-stakes storytelling. Fans of immersive RPGs have plenty to look forward to as this bold new project takes shape.
