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The Blood of Dawnwalker

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Total hype
85.9 M
Trailer official+media
33.2 M
Buzz creators
52.6 M
Views gained · 7 days
+1.2 M
Hype Level
Comments
196 k
Platforms
PC, Playstation 5, Xbox
Release
TBA

Last official trailer: 29/09/2026 (9 days ago)

Also known as: dawnwalker

The Blood of Dawnwalker is #3 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 85.9 M measured views, including +1.2 M over the last 7 days. Its hype is driven 61% by creator buzz.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 01/10/2026

This week in the comments

A post-launch week: the conversation is led by players who have finished the game, and it is overwhelmingly upbeat (~65% positive comments). Calls for DLC, New Game+ and a sequel now outweigh the timer debate.

"Give us DLC!": fans want more already

~7% of the week's comments ask for DLC, New Game+ or a sequel, often in caps. Some say they have already finished the game two or three times and worry about a story left hanging.

« Sure they already announced a sequel, but God I hope we get a DLC or expansion in between. This game is so good and there is so much it could give before we get a sequel. »
— @TheWarchiefZekeJaeger · ♥ 0 · translated · see original ↗
The "Game of the Year" chorus

~15% of weekly comments are glowing verdicts: 9 or 10/10 scores, "GOTY", platinum trophies, second or third playthroughs. Many praise the writing and story; some call it the best RPG since Witcher 3.

Combat is the sticking point for players who bail

~6% of the week's comments call combat repetitive, auto-locked or shallow. A few say they quit after 1 to 8 hours. One comment mentions an October patch.

→ see "Stiff combat and the floating sword", a running debate since July
The 30-day timer, defended by those who played

~6% of weekly comments revisit the timer. Players who finished report 4 to 24 days left at the end. The skeptics are mostly people who haven't played.

→ see "The 30-day timer", the divisive topic since summer
Endings seen as rushed or forced

~3% of the week's comments lament rushed, railroaded or underwhelming endings. Even fans who love the game shave a point off (8 or 9/10) over the conclusion.

Top reactions and controversies

The 30-day timer: anxiety or genius?

Controversy
12 %

Since summer, time passing (even when learning skills) has split the community. Some see replayability and meaningful choices; others see stress, and are already counting on no-limit mods.

52 % Great mechanic 48 % Stressful or dealbreaker

No 60 fps on console: backlash, then reversal

Controversy
12 %

The 30/40 fps reveal on PS5 and Pro triggered waves of preorder cancellations. Days later a 60 fps mode was confirmed and gratitude replaced anger, though some suspected a PR play.

78 % No 60 fps, I cancel or wait 22 % Fine with it, or on PC

"Witcher-like": the CD Projekt pedigree, pride and comparisons

Dominant take
11 %

The community keeps returning to the ex-Witcher 3 talent behind the game. Most take it as a promise (mood, quests, music); a minority sees a mere clone.

« New sub genre created, Witcher-like. »
— @llewellynbruiners1696 · ♥ 1 k · translated · see original ↗

Backing the studio: "please let it succeed"

Dominant take
10 %

The common thread since June: hunger for a good vampire game, a studio worth backing and a lasting saga. Preorders, disc editions and "don't disappoint us" come up constantly.

« I hope this game is a success, I like the theme, art style, and the ambition. »
— @roots_w1 · ♥ 1 k · translated · see original ↗

Stiff combat and the floating sword

Controversy
9 %

Stiff animations, directional combat and a scabbard hanging in midair: two recurring gripes. Defenders point to assist options and the studio's small size.

60 % Critics (stiff, repetitive) 40 % Defenders (it grows on you)

Modern-day Coen: spoiler or masterstroke?

Controversy
6 %

The saga teaser showed Coen in the modern day before launch. Many cheer the ambition; others cry spoiler, saying it kills the stakes, or reject a contemporary setting.

58 % Hyped by the ambition 42 % Spoiler or bad idea

History — sentiment over time

The Dawnwalker Saga — A Glimpse Into The Future The Blood of Dawnwalker — Console Footage The Blood of Dawnwalker — Updated Console Footage The Blood of Dawnwalker — Launch Trailer [subtitles available]
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
The Dawnwalker Saga — A Glimpse Into The Future +48
05/06/2026 → 12/06/2026
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The teaser lit up fans, though the "spoiler" irritated a vocal minority.
Panned preview, butt-sword, Russian localization +27
Entre le 12/06/2026 et le 21/08/2026
12/06/2026 → 21/08/2026
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Anticipation stays strong, yet previews and their animation flaws dampen the mood.
The Blood of Dawnwalker — Console Footage -72
21/08/2026 → 28/08/2026
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Nearly a single topic: 60 fps, with preorder cancellations piling up.
The Blood of Dawnwalker — Updated Console Footage +54
24/08/2026 → 31/08/2026
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The reversal turned anger into thank-yous and revived preorders.
The Blood of Dawnwalker — Launch Trailer [subtitles available] +46
25/08/2026 → 01/09/2026
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Glowing reviews reassure, but the timer and the $70 price give some pause.
Player feedback, humor and performance woes +32
Pouls actuel
01/09/2026
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Between viral jokes and player verdicts, technical gripes (UE5, optimization) are rising.
Post-game glow, GOTY and DLC calls +48
This week
02/10/2026 → 09/10/2026
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Players who finished the game talk like they've found a favorite and already want more.
Analysis built from 78 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 39% Buzz 61%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

The Blood of Dawnwalker — quick answers

How many views do The Blood of Dawnwalker's trailers have?

As of 09/10/2026, The Blood of Dawnwalker totals 85.9 M measured views: 33.2 M from official and media trailers, 52.6 M from creator buzz.

When does The Blood of Dawnwalker release?

The Blood of Dawnwalker has no announced release date yet (platforms: PC, Playstation 5, Xbox).

Is The Blood of Dawnwalker still coming out?

No cancellation has been announced. Latest official signal we track: a trailer published 9 days ago. The Blood of Dawnwalker's release is not dated yet.

When was the last official The Blood of Dawnwalker trailer?

The most recent official video counted for The Blood of Dawnwalker was published on 29/09/2026 — 9 days ago.

How hyped is The Blood of Dawnwalker?

The Blood of Dawnwalker ranks #3 of 83 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Moderate”.

Is The Blood of Dawnwalker worth the hype?

The Blood of Dawnwalker ranks #3 out of 83 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 85.9 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (68% positive).

Is The Blood of Dawnwalker's hype dying down?

The Blood of Dawnwalker's hype is steady: 1.2 M views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.

Is dawnwalker the same game as The Blood of Dawnwalker?

Yes — The Blood of Dawnwalker is also known as dawnwalker.

What do players think of The Blood of Dawnwalker?

Based on an analysis of 78 k YouTube comments, opinion on The Blood of Dawnwalker currently stands at 68% positive and 20% negative.

Why is The Blood of Dawnwalker controversial?

The 30-day timer: anxiety or genius? — Since summer, time passing (even when learning skills) has split the community. Some see replayability and meaningful choices; others see stress, and are already counting on no-limit mods.