The Blood of Dawnwalker — the debut dark fantasy RPG from Rebel Wolves, a studio co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — lands on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 3 September 2026. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment and built on Unreal Engine 5, it has been quietly shaping up as one of the most intriguing action RPGs of the year, and Singapore players should have global-launch access from day one.
What Is The Blood of Dawnwalker?
You play as Coen, a young man cursed after being bitten by the vampire lord Brencis, who rules the mountain valley of Vale Sangora in an alternative 14th-century Carpathian Mountains during the Black Death. Brencis has Coen’s family captive. The goal: free them before 30 in-game days run out.
That countdown is not just a story device — every skill you learn, every ruin you explore, every side quest you take burns from the clock. Rebel Wolves calls the structure a narrative sandbox: you can tackle Vale Sangora’s regions in any order, make branching dialogue choices that change what NPCs share with you, and still reach a self-contained ending every playthrough.
Human by Day, Predator by Night
The day/night cycle is central to how The Blood of Dawnwalker plays. By day Coen fights as a mortal: a directional sword combat system rewards matching your inputs to the attack angle to conserve stamina, while ignoring the system drains you fast. It is methodical, punishing, and grounded.
At night the vampire half takes over. Coen gains Shadowstep — a teleport-dash that repositions him instantly — plus wall-crawling for verticality, and blood-drain attacks that simultaneously hurt enemies and restore his health. The shift in speed and aggression between the two modes gives the gameplay a rhythm that sets it apart from typical action RPGs.
Brencis, the Villain — and a Self-Contained Story
Brencis is the ancient vampire lord who rules Vale Sangora and controls Coen’s family — the pressure behind every decision you make. He is not a background threat; the 30-day timer exists because of him, and his defeat (or survival) shapes the ending.
Rebel Wolves has been clear that this is a complete, standalone story. Game Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed in the official Bandai Namco announcement: “Each installment in the series will be a standalone game with its own story, without narrative cliffhangers, unresolved plot threads, or time travel ideas.” A separate CGI teaser hints that future Dawnwalker Saga entries will jump to different centuries and settings, but the first game wraps its own arc fully.
Editions and Pre-Order Details
Four editions are available:
- Standard — base game on all three platforms
- Eclipse Edition — adds a digital World Compendium, game soundtrack, and comic book
- Day One Edition — physical only; includes the game, a steelbook, and a 13”×16” world map
- Collector’s Edition — all Day One Edition contents plus a 9-inch Coen figurine by PureArts and a 60-page hardcover World Compendium
Pre-ordering any edition unlocks the Sangoran Wayfarer’s Armor Set as an early-unlock — it can also be obtained in-game later.
What Singapore PS5 and PC Players Should Know
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a global release from Bandai Namco, so Singapore PS5 and PC gamers should be able to grab it at launch on 3 September. Bandai Namco titles typically land at major game retailers and electronics chains here at or near the global date. An SGD retail price has not been confirmed at the time of writing — check the official Dawnwalker site and local storefronts as launch approaches.
For RPG fans who loved the narrative depth of The Witcher 3 or the demanding combat of Elden Ring, this is a September to watch. It lands a week before Tokyo Game Show 2026, making it one of the last big releases before the convention season kicks off. Keep an eye on our Game News section for pricing updates as they come in.