Blood of Dawnwalker PC system requirements updated

Sophia Harris 08/19/2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker: New PC Specs Unveiled Ahead of Launch

The anticipation is building for The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new role-playing game set against a backdrop of medieval darkness, vampires, and devastating plague. Developed by former members of the celebrated Witcher 3 team, this title promises a deep, character-driven narrative and a vast, open world where every choice shapes the fate of the player.

Players will step into the boots of Coen, a young man struggling to balance his humanity against a cursed, burgeoning power as the Black Death sweeps across 14th-century Europe and vampires rise from the shadows. The game immerses players in a unique experience featuring dual day-night gameplay loops, intricate branching choices, and handcrafted exploration that demands attention.

As the game prepares for its release on September 2nd across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, developers Rebel Wolves have released updated system requirements for PC players. While the new specifications are notably lower than previously announced, the studio still strongly recommends using upscaling across all performance tiers to ensure a visually stunning experience.

These updated requirements provide a detailed roadmap for potential players looking to determine if their hardware is ready to handle the epic scale of Dawnwalker. The system configurations are broken down by resolution and preset, offering choices for players ranging from smooth 1080p performance to breathtaking 2160p visuals.

Here is a look at the PC system requirements for The Blood of Dawnwalker, with all configurations listed set to Balanced upscaling:

For 1080p @ 30 fps (Low preset), the system requires an Intel Core i5 11400F or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 GPU, 6GB or more of VRAM, and a 60GB SSD running Windows 10 or later with DirectX 12.

Moving up to the 1080p @ 60 fps (Medium preset), the demands increase to an Intel Core i7 11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 2060 Super, GTX 1070 Ti, AMD RX 5700, or Intel Arc A750, 8GB or more of VRAM, and a 60GB SSD.

For players targeting 1440p @ 60 fps (High preset), the specifications jump to more powerful hardware, including an Intel Core i7 11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 4060, AMD RX 7600 XT, or Intel Arc B580, 8GB or more of VRAM, and a 60GB SSD.

The most demanding configuration, aiming for 2160p @ 60 fps (Ultra preset), requires high-end components such as an Intel Core i7‑12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti or AMD RX 9070, 12GB or more of VRAM, and a 60GB SSD.

Whether you aim for the standard experience or pushing the limits of graphical fidelity, these updated requirements ensure that players can prepare for their journey into the world of The Blood of Dawnwalker on launch day.