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Blood of Dawnwalker Scores Strong Reviews Ahead of September Release

Critical praise for the game's writing plus systems accompanies Rebel Wolves' plan to ship a 60fps mode to reduce reported frame-rate and bug problems.

Overview

  • Reviews that went live after the August 31 review embargo give the game a broadly positive reception and place its Metacritic average around 83.
  • Players control Coen, a Dawnwalker who is human by day and vampire by night, and the game makes 30 in-game days a consumable resource that forces trade-offs in pacing and quests.
  • Critics single out the game's writing, interconnected worldbuilding, and systems-driven choices for making decisions feel meaningful and boosting replay value.
  • Reviewers also report launch problems including choppy frame rates, visual glitches, frozen animations, and occasional save issues that affect play and immersion.
  • Rebel Wolves publicly acknowledged the feedback, pledged a 60fps mode for launch and is preparing post-launch patches, and the game is set to release on September 3 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.