Rebel Wolves studio released the official trailer for "The Blood of Dawnwalker" during the IGN Summer of Gaming 2026 event.

The reveal marks the first chapter of the Dawnwalker Saga, a project led by former CD Projekt Red developers. This release is significant as it represents the studio's debut effort to establish a new original intellectual property in the competitive open-world RPG genre.

The game follows the story of a protagonist named Coen. According to the trailer, the narrative will track Coen across centuries and through various new locations [1, 2]. The project is being published by Bandai Namco [3].

Development of the title has spanned four years [4]. A spokesperson for Rebel Wolves said, "We are getting closer and closer to the most important milestone in our four‑year development journey – the release of The Blood of Dawnwalker, the first chapter of our original dark fantasy saga" [4].

Earlier this year, a stream preview of the game took place on April 28, 2026 [4]. The studio is now moving toward the final launch phase. The game is scheduled to release on Sept. 3, 2026 [3].

Industry analysts have noted the pedigree of the development team. Kotaku staff said the title is the debut dark fantasy RPG from a studio founded in part by ex‑CD Projekt Red developers [5]. The game aims to blend dark fantasy elements, an expansive open world, and a cohesive saga.

“The Blood of Dawnwalker is the debut dark fantasy RPG from Rebel Wolves.”

The launch of The Blood of Dawnwalker serves as a critical test for Rebel Wolves to see if the leadership behind The Witcher 3 can replicate that success with a new IP. By partnering with Bandai Namco and targeting a September release, the studio is positioning itself to capture the late-year gaming market with a high-fidelity experience that leverages their established expertise in narrative-driven RPGs.