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As Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fight through a plague-stricken valley and spend scarce time to save your family.
Released 02 Sep 2026
Switch Day and Night
Spend Days on Quests
Fight from Four Directions
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
Developed by Rebel Wolves · Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment
In 14th-century Europe, plague and conflict have left people vulnerable as vampires emerge from the shadows. You play as Coen, a young man transformed into a Dawnwalker, caught between human life by day and vampire powers by night. His goal is to save his family.
Explore a hand-crafted open world of forests, settlements, ruins, and other locations, where quests and discoveries can lead to allies, secrets, and unexpected situations. Fight with sword and witchcraft in human form, then use supernatural vampire abilities at night; combat includes directional attacks and defenses.
Time is a resource: quests, training, and other actions can advance the clock, while Coen faces a 30-day deadline. Decide which people and activities to prioritize, develop skills across swordplay, witchcraft, and vampirism, and shape the story and world through your actions.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight its story-driven quests, dark atmosphere, and characters, with exploration uncovering stories and choices that can have later consequences. Many also like the contrast between human and vampire abilities and the directional combat. The time system is divisive: some appreciate how it makes priorities matter, while others find it stressful or restrictive, especially when skill upgrades also use time.
14th-century Europe. Bloody conflicts sweep the lands, and the Black Death comes for the survivors. It's a moment of weakness - and that's all they needed. Vampires seize their opportunity to walk out of the shadows and claim what they've been denied for centuries: freedom, and the power that comes with it. Other creatures of the night follow their lead. Legends turn into reality, and history as we know it will never be the same.
You play as Coen, a young man turned into a Dawnwalker, forever treading the line between the world of day and the realm of night. Fight for your humanity or embrace the cursed powers to save your family. Whatever your choice, the question stands: is your soul worth the lives of those you love?
Experience and shape the plot the way you want. Embark on the quest to save your family, or swear revenge on your sire and destroy everyone standing in your way. Discover ancient secrets lurking in the valley. Rush in head first or risk taking time to prepare. Go alone or search for friends and forge unlikely alliances.
Experience two different gameplay loops, offering distinct abilities to choose from, mysteries to uncover, and varying ways to achieve your goals. Experiment with different approaches and discover how the world reacts to your actions.
Every action - and inaction - shapes the world around you. Your family’s days are numbered, and every time you take on a quest, time moves forward, compelling you closer to the end. Choose carefully whom to help and whom to leave behind. You will not have time for everyone. The world waits for no one. And neither does the villain.
Defy gravity, become a brutal force of nature, and use your supernatural skills as a vampire. Or raise your sword, and employ powerful magic to take on opponents as a human. Experiment and adapt as your form changes during the day and night; each has its strengths and weaknesses.
Venture through the hand-crafted open world and discover all it has to offer. Roam through the lush forests, the vast plains, the treacherous swamps, the steep mountaintops, and the medieval settlements. Explore forgotten ruins, find remnants of an ancient civilization, and uncover truths that should probably remain hidden.
Experience the beginning of a brand-new saga built with love for the role-playing genre. Immerse yourself in a visually stunning world powered by the next-gen Unreal Engine 5.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 46 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |
