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Extended Gameplay Reveal Showcases Vampire Abilities and Sandbox World in Blood of Dawnwalker

Rebel Wolves used a pre-beta build to demonstrate directional combat alongside branching narrative mechanics ahead of the 2026 launch.

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Overview

  • The latest 20-minute gameplay video shows Coen’s transformation from human swordsman to vampire hunter and underscores how the day-night cycle shifts his skillset.
  • Players navigate Svartrau by day wielding a sword and health-draining magical runes, then switch to lethal vampire claws and Shadowstep at night.
  • A narrative sandbox design ensures there is no distinction between main and side quests, with every player choice altering the unfolding story.
  • Combat relies on a four-directional system inspired by For Honor, requiring precise blocks, timed counterattacks, and study of enemy movements.
  • Built on Unreal Engine 5 by ex-CD Projekt Red veterans, the game is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026 under Bandai Namco’s global publishing.