A studio founded by ex-CD Projekt Red staff, Rebel Wolves, has released the first cinematic trailer for The Blood of the Dawnwalker. Directed by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, best known for his work on The Witcher 3, this dark fantasy action RPG promises a gripping narrative-driven experience set in a hauntingly atmospheric, 14th-century European world beleaguered by the aftermath of the Black Death.
The game will cast players as Coen, a young man transformed into a Dawnwalker, a creature torn between humanity and vampiric powers. The story unfolds in a world where vampires and other nocturnal horrors seize control during humanity’s darkest hour. Players will navigate a world where legends become reality and the line between ally and enemy blurs.
The Blood of the Dawnwalker has been described as the first chapter in a new role-playing saga. Rebel Wolves CEO Tomaszkiewicz said the game will be smaller in scope than The Witcher series, but it would be the size of The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine expansion and offer more quests. The open-world, single-player game has a strong storyline and complex characters, combining vampiric power with human strength in combat and exploration.
The cinematic trailer exhibits a bleak atmosphere with gothic architectural features and menacing landscapes. A human struggle can also be sensed due to the free creatures of the night that may deter survival. The game’s publisher, Bandai Namco, subtly challenged the player’s abilities in combating their human and supernatural opponents in light of a life-spanning, ticking clock against mortality.
Rebel Wolves boasts an experienced team, including narrative director Jakub Szamałek, who worked on The Witcher series, and art director Bartłomiej Gaweł. The studio aims to deliver a game rich in story and character depth while offering a unique twist on vampire lore.
While additional details remain under wraps, the trailer ends with the promise of more updates arriving this summer. Fans of narrative-driven RPGs and gothic fantasy can expect an immersive experience from this ambitious debut project.
With its roots in some of gaming’s most iconic titles, The Blood of the Dawnwalker is shaping up to be a standout addition to the action RPG genre.
