Blood of Dawnwalker Finally Gets Its Most Requested Feature Next Week

Nov 14, 2026 - 02:14

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Blood of Dawnwalker Finally Gets Its Most Requested Feature Next Week

Published Nov 13, 2026, 3:35 PM EST

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Rebel Wolves is giving fans what they’ve been asking for in update 1.2

Bakir, Brencis, and Ambrus in The Blood of Dawnwalker.

It's been just over two months since The Blood of Dawnwalker was released and fans have been clamoring for one missing feature for basically that long. Now developer Rebel Wolves is set to appease that demand with the upcoming update 1.2. Yes, New Game Plus is going to be a reality for the vampire RPG.

Rebel Wolves has already pushed several post-release updates to The Blood of Dawnwalker to address fan feedback. The game's first big patch, update 1.1, added a new difficulty mode, tweaked combat, and introduced the all-important ability to pet animals. It crucially lacked New Game Plus. Back in September, director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz revealed that the studio was exploring the possibility but didn't want to speak about it yet. Staying tight-lipped was likely meant to not overexcite fans if the feature couldn't actually be delivered. Well, now it seems like Rebel Wolves has figured it out. As revealed on the game's social media accounts, New Game Plus will be added as part of update 1.2. The big patch will be released next week. A specific date was not shared, but update 1.1 was dropped on a Thursday.

As detailed by the announcement, New Game Plus will be available once players have completed the game's epilogue. Your level, skills, and inventory will all carry over. Additionally, the level cap will be raised to 100 and enemies will be balanced and scaled across all regions. Items will be given New Game Plus versions with updated stats. Enjoy sinking your teeth back into Vale Sangora.

Everything being added in The Blood of Dawnwalker update 1.2

New Game Plus isn't the only new feature coming to the game in update 1.2, though it is the biggest addition. If you purchased The Blood of Dawnwalker — Eclipse Edition, you'll notice that the in-game soundtrack will be extended with new songs. Streaming services will also get the new soundtrack material soon.

As for general tweaks to The Blood of Dawnwalker, update 1.2 will make some balance changes to enemy health pools and how often they use their abilities during combat. Some terrain geometry has also been adjusted to allow for smoother movement during combat and exploration. The Blood of Dawnwalker has been one of 2026's great surprises, but it is unclear whether it will be able to shine through a crowded field as awards season kicks into full gear.