Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves have released the second extended gameplay showcase for their upcoming open-world RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker. The new video, which runs for more than 21 minutes, continues directly from the long gameplay reveal shown back in June — offering a deeper look at player freedom, mission design, and the unique dual identity of protagonist Coen.
Day vs. Night: Two Ways to Play
The new showcase highlights one of the game’s most important mechanics:
the ability to approach quests differently depending on the time of day.
- During the day, Coen behaves as a normal human, capable of social interaction, stealth, and diplomacy.
- At night, he transforms into a vampire, unlocking supernatural powers, enhanced mobility, and brutal combat abilities.
This duality gives players the option to choose how they want to complete objectives — quietly and strategically as a human, or aggressively and fearlessly as a vampire. The gameplay demonstrates both styles, showing how each time period dramatically changes the flow of missions.
A Dark and Violent 14th-Century Europe
The Blood of Dawnwalker is set in 14th-century Europe, a time marked by political turmoil, violent conflict, and the spread of the devastating Black Death.
The world is grim, unstable, and ruled by fear — fertile ground for the uprising of vampire factions seeking to dominate the continent.
Rebel Wolves aims to blend historical darkness with supernatural elements, creating a world where humanity fights not only plague and war, but also creatures of the night.
What the New Gameplay Revealed
The 21-minute showcase gave players a clearer idea of what to expect:
- Open-world exploration with dynamic weather and lighting
- Dialogue choices that shift story outcomes
- Human stealth gameplay with tools and environmental interaction
- Fast, deadly vampire combat with supernatural movement
- Moral decisions tied to Coen’s dual existence
- A world reacting differently to human Coen vs. vampire Coen
The seamless transition between daytime strategy and nighttime brutality appears to be one of the game’s standout systems.
Platforms and Release Window
The Blood of Dawnwalker is currently in development for:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Bandai Namco confirmed that the game is expected to launch sometime next year.
Final Thoughts
With its atmospheric world, deep RPG elements, and unique human-vs-vampire gameplay loop, The Blood of Dawnwalker is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing RPGs coming next year.
If Rebel Wolves can deliver on the promise shown in these extended gameplay reveals, this could easily become one of the standout dark-fantasy titles of the generation.
