One of 2026's most-anticipated RPGs just locked its date. The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3, 2026 — and it's leaning on a player-friendly model to stand out in a crowded month.
Who's making it, and what they said
The game comes from Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former CD Projekt Red veterans who worked on The Witcher 3. CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz — a Witcher 3 director — confirmed the action-RPG will follow a Witcher-3-like formula and, crucially, offer free post-launch DLC rather than paid expansions for now.
Per Tomaszkiewicz, Rebel Wolves is building a schedule of small free updates — likely outfits, weapons, and a New Game+ mode — while declining to commit to major paid expansions at this stage.
What it means for players
September 2026 is stacked, so a clear release date plus a "free DLC" promise is a smart way to win goodwill from RPG fans wary of day-one season passes. The Witcher 3 pedigree alone makes this one to watch.
Fill the wait with the game that inspired it
If Dawnwalker has you craving a sprawling, choice-driven RPG now, the obvious pick is the game its developers literally built — The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, an absurd $4.05 at the lowest verified price. For another genre benchmark, Baldur's Gate 3 is from $14.82.
FAQ
When does The Blood of Dawnwalker release?
September 3, 2026.
Who is developing it?
Rebel Wolves, a studio led by former Witcher 3 developers including CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz.
Does it have paid DLC?
The studio is planning free post-launch updates and has not committed to major paid expansions.
Sources
- Rebel Wolves — official studio site
- Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (CEO, Rebel Wolves) — Blood of Dawnwalker media-tour comments
