The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world dark fantasy action RPG, sold more than 1 million copies worldwide within 48 hours of its launch on September 3, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The game debuted simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms [1, 2].
Developed by Warsaw-based Rebel Wolves, a studio founded in 2022 by former core members of The Witcher 3 team, Blood of Dawnwalker marks the studio’s first major release and a new intellectual property [1, 2, 3]. Players take on the role of Coen, a character who is human by day and vampire by night, navigating a narrative shaped by player choices with an in-game 30-day clock influencing story progression [1, 2, 3].
At its Steam launch peak, the game drew around 70,000 simultaneous players, and it has maintained particularly positive reviews with approximately 80% of users rating it favorably [2, 3]. The gameplay offers high flexibility, including options to challenge the final boss’s castle early in the story [3].
Rebel Wolves expressed gratitude to the community, stating, “Thank you for playing, sharing, supporting, and being part of the community!” [1]. The studio also announced plans to expand the Dawnwalker franchise beyond the initial 14th-century European setting, with future entries planned to explore different centuries and cultures, including 21st-century environments [1].
Following the strong launch sales and positive reception, Rebel Wolves is expected to continue developing content and sequels for the Dawnwalker franchise.
