Release Date and Time
The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut game from Rebel Wolves—a team largely made up of former Witcher 3 developers—is set to release on September 3, 2026. As reported by Daily Express, in the UK it launches at 11pm on September 2, 2026. VICE reports that players in North America can begin on the evening of September 2, with the release time set for Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 9 PM PDT / Thursday, September 3, at 12 AM EDT.
The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, according to both sources. Rebel Wolves has released a global launch time map, as reported by VICE, which reveals when the vampire RPG goes live in every region.
Platform-Specific Launch Times
The launch schedule differs between console and PC, as reported by VICE. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions unlock at midnight in each region, while the PC version has a simultaneous global launch at midnight CEST on September 3. As a result, PC players in North America will be able to start playing several hours before the console release.
Daily Express reports that the game has a global release time, unlocking at the same time everywhere in the world, and that there is no way to get early access using the New Zealand trick. However, VICE reports that the New Zealand trick should work for the console version of The Blood of Dawnwalker. Changing your Xbox console's location to New Zealand could let you start playing before the North American console release at 9 PM PDT on September 2. The New Zealand trick will not work on PC, as the Steam version launches simultaneously worldwide at midnight CEST, according to VICE.
Preloading and Release Times in Selected Regions
Preloading is already available for The Blood of Dawnwalker, according to Daily Express. VICE confirms that Rebel Wolves has also confirmed that preloading will become available on Steam and consoles 48 hours before release. The download size is around 50GB, as reported by Daily Express.
Daily Express also lists release times for multiple time zones, including Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, and Sydney. VICE provides a table of official release times for both console and PC across various regions, including the United States (PDT and EDT), Mexico City, Lima, Brazil, Reykjavik, the United Kingdom, Poland, Turkey, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia.
Pre-Order Bonuses and Editions
Players who pre-order The Blood of Dawnwalker will receive the Sangoran Wayfarer's Armor Set, as reported by VICE. The bonus is included with both the Standard and Eclipse editions of the game. The Standard Edition costs $69.99 and comes with the base game and the pre-order armor set. Players who want additional digital content can purchase the Eclipse Edition for $79.99, which includes the game, Digital World Compendium, Digital Soundtrack, Digital Comic Book, and the Sangoran Wayfarer's Armor Set.
Game Overview
According to Daily Express, the player character is Coen of Laslea, a freshly turned vampire, tasked with rescuing his family from the ruling coven before a 30-day timer runs out. The article describes the game as a fantastic narrative experience, though it notes in a review that combat prevents it from being a truly fantastic game.