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The Blood of Dawnwalker

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Eurogamer

It turns out 58% of The Blood of Dawnwalker players have also played The Witcher 3, and roughly 40% of the entire playerbase is on Steam

Analysis of player data for Rebel Wolves' The Blood of Dawnwalker reveals that nearly 58% of its players have also played The Witcher 3, a testament to the shared developer talent between the studios. The game has sold over one million copies in its first three days, with a significant portion of PC players on Steam and GOG.

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FZ.se

The Blood of Dawnwalker-studion söker redan folk till uppföljaren

Despite some pre-release issues, Rebel Wolves' action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has achieved strong sales, exceeding one million units in its opening weekend. The studio, which includes former CD Projekt Red staff, is already seeking talent for a sequel, aiming to build a series called The Dawnwalker Saga with interconnected narratives.

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Gaming Bolt

The Blood of Dawnwalker Pushes Ahead With Sequel Plans as Rebel Wolves Seeks Lead Writer

Rebel Wolves is planning a sequel to The Blood of Dawnwalker, with narrative director Jakub Szamalek seeking a lead writer for the next installment. The sequel will advance the story to modern times, featuring new challenges for the protagonist Coen. The first game, which explored vampires in a human world, has sold one million copies.

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Gaming Bolt

Why Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Already Being Forgotten

Despite positive reception for its predecessors, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has failed to garner significant attention since its release. The article speculates that a shift to a prequel focusing on a side character, a departure from the expected modern-day continuation, and a combat system that deviates from the series' stealth roots may have contributed to its low player counts and lack of buzz compared to other recent releases.

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PC Gamer

Less than a week after launch, The Blood of Dawnwalker developer is already getting to work on the sequel

Rebel Wolves' vampiric horror RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, has sold over one million copies and achieved a "very positive" Steam rating shortly after launch. Narrative director Jakub Szamałek has announced that the studio is already working on a sequel, seeking a lead writer to craft the next chapter in the Dawnwalker saga. Szamałek is a veteran of CD Projekt, having worked on Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3.

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Retro Gamer

The Blood of Dawnwalker studio is hiring for a sequel after selling 1 million copies in 3 days: "We're not…

Rebel Wolves, the developer of The Blood of Dawnwalker, is actively hiring for a sequel after the vampire RPG sold over one million copies in its opening weekend. Narrative director Jakub Szamalek is seeking a Lead Writer to help craft the next chapter in the planned 'saga,' with CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirming that player choices will carry over between games.

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Retro Gamer

CD Projekt Red fans stay loyal: About 58% of The Blood of Dawnwalker's Steam player base also played The Witcher 3

An analysis reveals that approximately 58% of players who started The Blood of Dawnwalker on Steam had previously played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This significant crossover highlights the loyalty of CD Projekt Red fans to developers like Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, even after they have moved to new studios like Rebel Wolves.

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Retro Gamer

How to get the Arbiter Armor in The Blood of Dawnwalker A Bulwark Against Darkness quest

This guide details how to obtain the Arbiter Armor in The Blood of Dawnwalker, a powerful set unlocked via the "A Bulwark Against Darkness" quest. Players must gather four rare components scattered across the game world and then find a blacksmith to craft the armor, which is featured on the game's cover.

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Retro Gamer

All Sanzhana locations in The Blood of Dawnwalker

This guide details the locations of all five Sanzhana in The Blood of Dawnwalker, which are blue fairies that offer rewards and lore. Completing all Sanzhana quests grants players an extra 24 hours to their in-game timer, with the "Good Home" quest recommended to start.

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Metro UK

Low profile video games are proving massive hits and that bodes well

Recent AAA releases like Onimusha: Warlords and The Blood of Dawnwalker, despite not having the absolute highest budgets, have achieved significant success, selling over a million copies each shortly after launch. This trend suggests that confidently made games targeting specific demographics can thrive without relying solely on massive IPs or astronomical budgets, offering a positive outlook for the mid-tier game market.

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Eurogamer

Valve has reportedly made £11bn from Steam already in 2026, and biggest earning new arrival is Forza Horizon 6

Valve's Steam platform has reportedly generated $15 billion in revenue for 2026, with Forza Horizon 6 being the highest-earning new release. Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem also performed strongly, contributing significantly to Valve's earnings. New intellectual properties are showing strong performance, with Crimson Desert being a notable success.

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To Much Gaming

The Blood of Dawnwalker’s 30-Day Time System Is Brilliant and Stressful — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides

The Blood of Dawnwalker features a unique and engaging 30-day time system where quests, upgrades, and activities consume time, forcing players to make difficult choices. While this design can be stressful and a completionist's nightmare, it adds significant pressure and addictiveness to decision-making, complementing the day/night cycle and Coen's dual nature. Despite a movement bug and some combat issues, the core time mechanic is praised as brilliant.

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Nintendo Everything

UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026 – Onimusha, Orbitals debut

The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026, shows Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuting at #2 with 87% of sales on PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch exclusive Orbitals launched at #3. The Blood of Dawnwalker took the top spot.

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Retro Gamer

The Blood of Dawnwalker Home Sweet Home quest walkthrough

This guide details how to complete the 'Home Sweet Home' quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker, where the player character Coen is trapped in a looping nightmare. The walkthrough covers navigating the dream sequences, fighting enemies without gear, and solving puzzles to escape the nightmare and progress the story.

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Eurogamer

The Blood of Dawnwalker's most popular mod right now nullifies its main hook

The most popular mod for The Blood of Dawnwalker, downloaded over 115,000 times, removes the game's core time mechanic. This mod allows players to have unlimited days for the main quest and removes time costs for learning skills, directly contradicting the game's intended challenge. Developer Rebel Wolves, comprised of former Witcher and CD Projekt Red staff, recently announced the game sold over one million copies.

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Last Word Gaming

The Blood of Dawnwalker Sells 1 Million Units

Rebel Wolves' debut title, The Blood of Dawnwalker, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The action RPG, developed by former CD Projekt Red veterans, also achieved a peak of over 64,000 concurrent players on Steam, with an 80% positive user review rating, despite some criticism regarding technical issues.

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Gaming Bolt

The Blood of Dawnwalker Sells 1 Million Copies

Despite initial PC performance issues, Rebel Wolves' open-world action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has sold one million copies. The game achieved a peak concurrent player count of 78,000 on Steam and received strong critical praise with an 83 Metascore. Rebel Wolves is considering turning the title into a franchise and may release free post-launch DLC.

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Gaming Bolt

The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Smartest Idea Fixes a Major RPG Problem

The Blood of Dawnwalker by Rebel Wolves innovates within the open-world RPG genre by implementing a time mechanic that limits completionism rather than curiosity. This design choice forces players to make meaningful choices with consequences, enhancing immersion and replayability by making each playthrough distinct. The game's approach to open-world design is praised for moving beyond checklist-style content and offering a more engaging experience.

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PC Gamer

The Blood of Dawnwalker sold 1 million copies in just 3 days

Rebel Wolves announced that its dark vampire RPG, Blood of Dawnwalker, sold over one million copies within three days of its September 2 launch. The game, developed by former Witcher developers, has received positive reviews for its storytelling and combat, though some critics noted its time mechanics could have been more innovative.

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PC GamesN

Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion teams up with The Blood of Dawnwalker's Coen to ponder "the ennui of immortality"

Neil Newbon, the voice actor for Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion, and Will de Renzy-Martin, actor for The Blood of Dawnwalker's Coen, discuss the themes of immortality and the vampire trope. They explore how both games delve into the complexities of eternal life and the human condition, with Newbon emphasizing the importance of portraying the person beneath the vampire.

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