The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to be one of the most highly anticipated releases this September, debuting in a crowded month of gaming launches. Set in 14th-century Europe, this open-world dark fantasy action RPG follows Coen, a hybrid of human and vampire, on a quest to save his family and seek revenge as a Dawnwalker.
Rebel Wolves, the game’s developer, has confirmed that the release will feature a 60 FPS mode, ensuring smooth gameplay without the need to settle for lower frame rates. Below are the global release times for The Blood of Dawnwalker, including countdown timers for both PC and console launches.
### Release Date and Time for PC and Consoles
The game launches on PC on September 2, 2026, at 3 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), while console versions will become available at 9 PM PDT. Developer notes indicate that release times will vary between PC and PlayStation 5/Xbox Series X|S.
On PC, the game unlocks at midnight Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC +2, Warsaw time). For console players, it will typically unlock at local midnight regional time, with exceptions for countries spanning multiple time zones such as Australia, Indonesia, and others, where the release aligns with the capital city’s midnight.
Given the complex timing, here’s a quick reference for key regions worldwide across PC and console:
| Region | PC Release Time | Console Release Time |
|——————|——————————|——————————–|
| US West | 3 PM PDT (Sept. 2) | 9 PM PDT (Sept. 2) |
| US East | 6 PM EDT (Sept. 2) | Midnight EDT (Sept. 3) |
| Brazil | 7 PM BRT (Sept. 2) | 1 AM BRT (Sept. 3) |
| UK | 11 PM BST (Sept. 2) | Midnight BST (Sept. 3) |
| Germany | 12 AM CEST (Sept. 3) | 12 AM CEST (Sept. 3) |
| France | 12 AM CEST (Sept. 3) | 12 AM CEST (Sept. 3) |
| South Africa | 12 AM SAST (Sept. 3) | 12 AM SAST (Sept. 3) |
| Turkey | 1 AM TRT (Sept. 3) | Midnight TRT (Sept. 3) |
| Russia | 1 AM MSK (Sept. 3) | 7 AM MSK (Sept. 3) |
| UAE | 2 AM GST (Sept. 3) | Midnight GST (Sept. 3) |
| India | 3:30 AM IST (Sept. 3) | 9:30 AM IST (Sept. 3) |
| Singapore | 6 AM SGT (Sept. 3) | 12 PM SGT (Sept. 3) |
| Philippines | 6 AM PST (Sept. 3) | 12 PM PST (Sept. 3) |
| China | 6 AM CST (Sept. 3) | Midnight CST (Sept. 3) |
| South Korea | 7 AM KST (Sept. 3) | Midnight KST (Sept. 3) |
| Japan | 7 AM JST (Sept. 3) | Midnight JST (Sept. 3) |
| Australia | 8 AM AEST (Sept. 3) | Midnight AEST (Sept. 3) |
| New Zealand | 10 AM NZST (Sept. 3) | Midnight NZST (Sept. 3) |
### PC Release Countdown
The PC version will be available simultaneously worldwide at midnight CEST, making it easy to keep track. For added convenience, a countdown timer is provided that automatically adjusts to your time zone.
### Console Release Countdown
The console versions (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) will launch at local midnight times in major regions, which may differ from the global PC release. To help players stay informed, a countdown timer for console releases is also available.
### Preload Size
Preloading for The Blood of Dawnwalker began 48 hours prior to launch, so the game should already be available for download in all regions. The estimated preload sizes are as follows:
– PC: approximately 48.8 GB
– PS5: around 50.5 GB
– Xbox Series X|S: roughly 80 GB (per Xbox Store listings)
With the system requirements already revealed, the preload sizes seem reasonable. Have you pre-ordered the game yet? Share your thoughts in the comments below.