The Blood of Dawnwalker’s full reveal was scheduled for January 13, 2025, at 1 p.m. PST. That date has passed. Bandai Namco later reported on January 5, 2026, that the game was available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
When was The Blood of Dawnwalker reveal?
Bandai Namco announced on December 16, 2024, that it would host a 45-minute reveal broadcast on Twitch on January 13, 2025, at 1 p.m. PST. The announcement tied the event to the Full Wolf Moon. This is a historical event date, not an upcoming broadcast. Bandai Namco’s announcement
What is The Blood of Dawnwalker?
Bandai Namco described the game as “a dark fantasy narrative sandbox RPG” and the first chapter in a new role-playing saga. Rebel Wolves is the developer; Bandai Namco announced the reveal and partnered on the game’s promotion. Bandai Namco’s December 2024 announcement
What is the game’s current status?
In an update published January 5, 2026, Bandai Namco said The Blood of Dawnwalker was available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The update described protagonist Coen as “cursed to be human by day and vampire by night,” and introduced new characters and previously unseen locations in Vale Sangora, in the Carpathian Mountains. Its video included gameplay captured from the then-current PC beta. Bandai Namco’s January 2026 update
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- New Dark Souls: The Board Game adventures await in the Explorers expansion
- New enemies, new encounter cards utilising those enemies, and new treasure cards for characters to discover along their adventures
- Components for one new mini boss encounter and one new main boss encounter further enhance players’ options and provide fresh challenges.
- The Explorers expansion also includes 18 terrain miniatures to replace all of the gravestone, barrel, bonfire, and treasure chest tokens from Dark Souls: The Board Game,
- The new Mimic ambush rules mean each chest could turn into a dangerous (but rewarding) foe!
Rank #3
- NEW GAME MODE: Expand your Blood Rage experience with the Gods of Asgard Expansion, introducing an entirely new game mode that brings the mythical deities of Norse legend into the fray.
- POWERFUL DEITIES: Embrace the might of 6 awe-inspiring Norse gods, each represented by a highly detailed figure and a unique set of cards to aid or hinder the various clans.
- STRATEGIC INFLUENCE: These powerful deities will impact your strategies, offering opportunities for alliance or rivalry as their whims dictate.
- IMMERSIVE DETAIL: Experience the rich world of Norse mythology with intricately designed figures that bring these legendary gods to life on your tabletop.
- ENHANCED BATTLE: Elevate your battles with the influence of the gods, adding layers of complexity and strategy to your quests for ultimate glory.
Rank #2
#1 Best Overall
- Day 1 Edition includes the Base Game Disc, Steelbook, and World Map.
- Make The Story Your Own - Experience and shape the plot the way you want. Embark on the quest to save your family, or swear revenge on your sire and destroy everyone standing in your way. Discover ancient secrets lurking in the valley. Rush in head first or risk taking time to prepare. Go alone or search for friends and forge unlikely alliances.
- Day And Night - Experience two different gameplay loops, offering distinct abilities to choose from, mysteries to uncover, and varying ways to achieve your goals. Experiment with different approaches and discover how the world reacts to your actions.
- Every Action Matters - Every action - and inaction - shapes the world around you. Your family’s days are numbered, and every time you take on a quest, time moves forward, compelling you closer to the end. Choose carefully whom to help and whom to leave behind. You will not have time for everyone. The world waits for no one. And neither does the villain.
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