The Blood of Dawnwalker: player reviews and press ratings after release (2026)
The Blood of Dawnwalker, an ambitious action-RPG from Rebel Wolves, was released on September 3, 2026. The project was led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, former game director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt from CD Projekt RED. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The action takes place in the alternative Carpathian valley of Vale Sangor of the 14th century, where vampires took advantage of the Black Death epidemic and emerged from the shadows. The main character, Koen, is a Dawnwalker, a creature that is human by day and vampire by night. He has exactly 30 days and nights to save his family or take revenge on his creator.
What critics and players say
Journalists who received early access were generally positive about the project. What especially stands out is the atmosphere of the world, where folklore is intertwined with the harsh reality of the Middle Ages. The musical accompaniment and acting received high marks. Many reviewers call the game one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2026.
Among the positive points noted:
- Unique day and night mechanics with different Cohen abilities
- Directed combat system reminiscent of For Honor
- Vertical traversal like a vampire - walking on walls and shadow step
- Magic and talking to the dead in human form
- Non-linear plot with multiple endings
At the same time, players and critics note a number of shortcomings. The combat system seems too simple to some in the later stages due to the auto-leveling of enemies. The camera in combat receives criticism for being jerky. Also mentioned are problems with the characters' facial expressions and the lack of subtitles in some scenes.
Technical details
The Blood of Dawnwalker is created on Unreal Engine 5. The game is single-player and does not contain multiplayer. ESRB rating: M (17+). The project uses a narrative sandbox structure: in 30 game days it is impossible to see all the quests, which encourages repeated playthroughs.
Rebel Wolves has confirmed that it is working on patches to fix performance and localization issues. A fan translation into Russian is already available from the community.
Source: games.24tv.ua , championat.com