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The Blood of Dawnwalker: A Deep Dive into the Upcoming Dark Fantasy RPG

2025-06-19 21:45:57

Fans of dark fantasy RPGs have a thrilling event to look forward to this weekend. The Blood of Dawnwalker, an upcoming title from Rebel Wolves—a studio founded by former Witcher 3 developers—will host a 45-minute Twitch presentation on June 21. This showcase promises to unveil new gameplay footage, diving deeper into the mechanics of this narrative-driven open-world adventure.

Rebel Wolves, established in 2022 by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (former director of The Witcher 3 and head of production for Cyberpunk 2077), has already captured attention with The Blood of Dawnwalker's cinematic reveal trailer in January 2025. The game blends morally ambiguous choices with a Persona-inspired time management system, offering a fresh take on the RPG genre. The upcoming Twitch stream will provide an in-depth look at combat, magic, and traversal systems, building on the glimpses shared during the recent Xbox Games Showcase.

The Blood of Dawnwalker

Key Details About the Showcase

  • Date & Time: June 21 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
  • Platforms: Twitch
  • Content: 15+ minutes of gameplay, developer insights into combat and magic systems

Narrative director Jakub Szamalek has emphasized the game's balance between exploration and storytelling. Players will step into the shoes of Coen, a Dawnwalker—a hybrid of human and vampire—navigating a grim world inspired by 14th-century Europe. The choices players make will determine whether Coen embraces his monstrous nature or fights to retain his humanity.

While The Blood of Dawnwalker is a standout, it wasn’t the only highlight of the Xbox Games Showcase. Titles like Clockwork Revolution (a steampunk action game with time travel) and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem) also garnered significant attention. However, Rebel Wolves’ debut project remains one of the most anticipated RPGs of 2026.