Witcher 3 Alumni Reveal Release Date, Gameplay and Story Details for The Blood of the Dawnwalker

The Blood of the Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy open-world RPG from Witcher 3 veterans at Rebel Wolves, launches on 3 September 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are now available, alongside over 10 minutes of new gameplay footage and a story trailer introducing the protagonist Coen and his allies.

On 28 April 2026, Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco officially announced that The Blood of the Dawnwalker will release globally for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on 3 September 2026. The studio shared more than 10 minutes of gameplay footage captured from the current PC build, along with a narrative trailer providing a first look at the RPG’s cast and setting. Pre-orders for all platforms are now open.

Studio co-founder and game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, best known as game director for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and head of production/secondary game director for Cyberpunk 2077, leads a development team packed with veteran talent from CD Projekt Red. Joining Tomaszkiewicz at Warsaw-based Rebel Wolves are:

• Bartłomiej Gaweł: Art Director on The Witcher 3
• Jakub Szamałek: Writer on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
• Daniel Sadowski: Design Director, previously designer on The Witcher 1
• Tamara Zawada: Animation Director, previously Animation Lead on Witcher 3
• Michał Boryka: Chief Financial Officer
• Robert Murzynowski: Studio Head
• Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz: Creative Director, formerly Lead Quest Designer on The Witcher 3 and Quest Director on Cyberpunk 2077, with nearly 13 years at CD Projekt

Blood of the Dawnwalker: Gameplay and Story Highlights

According to the official synopsis: “Fourteenth-century Europe is engulfed in chaos. Bloody wars tear the continent apart, and the Black Death takes a deadly toll. This moment of weakness is seized by a clique of powerful vampires. The time of great change is coming – for everyone.”

Players assume the role of Coen, described as “a young man who has become a Dawnwalker – no longer human, but not fully a vampire, sharing the strengths and weaknesses of both worlds.” The gameplay demonstration, captured on the latest PC build, focuses on open-world activities and interactions with a cast of characters introduced in the new story trailer. Rebel Wolves states the footage highlights both dynamic combat and exploration within the expansive, plague-ravaged setting.

Key Features and Structured Facts:

• Genre: Dark fantasy open-world action RPG
• Release Date: 3 September 2026
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
• Developer: Rebel Wolves (Warsaw, Poland)
• Publisher: Bandai Namco
• Pre-orders: Open now
• Gameplay Footage: Over 10 minutes, captured on PC
• Main Character: Coen, a Dawnwalker (part human, part vampire)
• Setting: Fourteenth-century Europe, amidst war and Black Death

Rebel Wolves: A New Studio Led by Industry Veterans

Rebel Wolves brings together some of the most acclaimed talent from CD Projekt Red. Konrad Tomaszkiewicz’s role as The Witcher 3’s game director and experience on Cyberpunk 2077 anchor the studio’s creative vision. Bartłomiej Gaweł returns as art director, ensuring continuity in visual style. With Jakub Szamałek’s narrative expertise and Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz’s contributions as lead quest designer, The Blood of the Dawnwalker builds on a legacy of ambitious RPG design. “You play as Coen, a young man who has become a Dawnwalker – no longer human, but not fully a vampire, sharing the strengths and weaknesses of both worlds,” according to the official synopsis.

Rebel Wolves is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and aims to deliver a story-driven RPG experience that draws from historical and supernatural themes. The team’s track record on genre-defining titles ensures that The Blood of the Dawnwalker is one of the most anticipated RPG releases for 2026.