As of now, there is no official confirmation of a new game titled The Blood of Dawnwalker or a debut trailer from a former Witcher 3 director. However, this topic might be circulating as fan speculation, a hoax, or a fictional concept inspired by the lore of The Witcher universe. To clarify: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was directed by Andrzej Bluszczewski, who served as creative director. He left CD Projekt Red after the game's release and has not publicly announced any new project titled The Blood of Dawnwalker. The name "Dawnwalker" sounds reminiscent of in-universe lore (e.g., Dawn of the Witchers or references to ancient mages), but it is not a known title in the official Witcher canon. CD Projekt Red has not announced any new mainline Witcher games beyond The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and The Witcher 4, which is currently in development but without a release date. If you came across a video or article titled "Ex-Witcher 3 Director Debuts The Blood of Dawnwalker Footage," it may be: A fan-made concept trailer A satirical or fictional video A misleading headline from an unreliable source Always verify such news through official channels like CD Projekt Red’s website, their social media, or trusted gaming news outlets like IGN, GameSpot, or Polygon. Would you like help identifying the source of the video or checking its authenticity?

"The Blood of Dawnwalker" – Rebel Wolves Unveils 2026 Release and Gameplay Reveal Event

Rebel Wolves, the studio helmed by The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and co-director of Cyberpunk 2077, has officially confirmed that its dark fantasy action-RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, is set for release in 2026.

The announcement came during the June 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, where the developer dropped a first look at pre-beta gameplay footage, offering a chilling glimpse into the world of Vale Sangora — a realm caught in eternal twilight, where the line between light and shadow is as fragile as a heartbeat.

Players will step into the boots of Coen, a young man cursed and blessed with the rare affliction of Dawnwalker — a being who exists in the liminal space between day and night. By day, he’s human, burdened by memories and guilt. By night, he transforms into a powerful, feral vampire, driven by hunger and ancient blood magic.

🔥 The 2025 Gameplay Reveal Event – June 21

On June 21, Rebel Wolves will host a 45-minute immersive gameplay event, titled “The Longest Day”, commemorating the summer solstice — a time when the veil between day and night thins, and the world descends into chaos.

Highlights of the event include:

• ~15 minutes of new, uncut gameplay showcasing combat, exploration, and transformation mechanics.
• In-depth developer commentary from Tomaszkiewicz and lead designers, diving into the game’s core systems.
• A deep dive into directional combat, a fluid, real-time system blending:
  • Swordplay with tactical parries and momentum-based strikes.
  • Arcane rituals that alter the environment and summon shadow-wraiths.
  • Vampiric abilities, including blood-fueled time dilation, shadow leaps, and psychic domination.
• Exploration of how day and night cycles aren’t just aesthetic — they alter gameplay, NPC behavior, enemy types, and story branching.
• A focus on moral cost mechanics: every vampiric act brings Coen closer to losing his soul — and his family.

"It's been a pleasure to finally show you more, and I thank our community for their incredible support," said Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. "When we first announced the game in January, we promised more gameplay details this summer. That moment is here. Join us on June 21 — the longest day. The darkest choice."

🌙 The Choice Is Yours

Set over a single, escalating cycle of 30 days and nights, The Blood of Dawnwalker is a story of love, loss, and monstrous transformation. Coen must decide:

• Can he save his family from a cursed cult that turned him?
• Or will he become the monster they fear — and unleash vengeance upon his own sire, the ancient vampire who made him?

"Is it worth sacrificing your humanity for those you love?" — the game's central question hangs over every decision.

📌 What’s Next?

• June 21, 2025: Join the “Longest Day” livestream at 10 AM ET / 7 PM BST.
• Pre-orders available starting June 24, including the Dawnwalker Deluxe Edition with:
  • The full base game
  • All three DLC story arcs (including "The Sire’s Legacy")
  • Artbook and soundtrack by composer Szymon Przepiórka (The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077)
  • 4K dynamic wallpaper pack and digital collectible journal

For more on the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, including deep dives on Fable, Starfield: New Dawn, and Project: Intervene, visit IGN's full event coverage.

The Blood of Dawnwalker — coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC in 2026.
The night is coming. And so is he.