PS5 RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker scores strong early reviews

Rebel Wolves’ open-world dark fantasy RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has received positive early reviews and holds an 84 average on OpenCritic based on 59 critic reviews. Bandai Namco Entertainment will publish the game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on Sept. 3, 2026.

Reviewers highlighted the game’s writing and narrative design. Several noted a sharply written main story, well-drawn characters and choices that affect outcomes across the game world. One reviewer called it “one of the year’s best releases and your next gaming obsession,” while another described the debut as “impressive” for its writing, day-night systems and flexible combat.

Multiple reviews compared elements of the title to The Witcher 3, with at least one critic calling The Blood of Dawnwalker a “fantastic open world RPG” that balances storytelling and player agency.

Criticism in coverage focused on technical issues. Reviewers mentioned uneven animations and occasional awkwardness in character movement and traversal. Rebel Wolves plans to ship a frame-rate patch at launch to address performance and framerate concerns.

Reviewers described key gameplay systems in detail. Combat uses a direction-based system that requires holding the analog stick toward the intended strike or block. The game includes magical abilities that let players speak with the dead and a “plane shifting” mechanic for moving across vertical surfaces. The main story unfolds within a 30-day in-game structure that tracks remaining time to complete objectives and refine character builds.

Voice acting and sound design received repeated praise for supporting the game’s atmosphere and reinforcing the consequences of character actions.

The Blood of Dawnwalker releases Sept. 3, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.