Rebel Wolves’ dark fantasy action-RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker is making strong progress and is already fully playable on PS5, according to CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz in a recent Game Business interview. The game is approaching the certification phase, suggesting a potential launch in Q3 or early Q4 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S (exact date still unconfirmed).
Tomaszkiewicz also addressed the use of AI in development, confirming that the team has employed generative AI tools to create placeholder assets during early stages. These will be replaced with final, hand-crafted content before release. This approach is increasingly common in modern game development—similar to how Sandfall Interactive used AI placeholders for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Pearl Abyss for Crimson Desert. However, a recent industry survey highlighted growing concerns among developers that AI is negatively impacting creativity, particularly among smaller and indie studios.
Summary The Blood of Dawnwalker is nearing the end of development and is already fully playable on PS5. It is expected to launch in 2026 (likely Q3/Q4), with AI used only for temporary placeholder assets that will be replaced before release.
Sources: Game Business interview with Rebel Wolves CEO Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (recent), industry survey on AI in game development, and official project updates from Rebel Wolves / Bandai Namco.
