The Blood of Dawnwalker is a new IP from Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco, and before you can play the vampire RPG, you face a genuinely interesting purchase decision. Three editions are on the table, ranging from $69.99 for the base game to $199.99 for a physical collector's box loaded with memorabilia. Pre-order bonuses split further depending on whether you go physical or digital. Here's every version broken down so you know exactly what your money gets you.
What editions are available for The Blood of Dawnwalker?
There are three editions: Standard Edition, Eclipse Edition (digital only), and the Collector's Edition. Each tier adds content on top of the last, though the jump from Eclipse to Collector's is where you start paying for physical goods rather than just digital extras.
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition is the no-frills entry point. You get the base game and nothing else. At $69.99, it's the right call if you want to play without committing to extras you might not care about.
Eclipse Edition
The Eclipse Edition is digital-only and runs $79.99. For that extra $10 over Standard, you get:
- The Blood of Dawnwalker base game
- Digital World Compendium
- Digital Comic Book
- Digital Soundtrack
The digital compendium and comic are lore supplements rather than gameplay upgrades, so this edition suits players who want to go deep on the world of Dawnwalker without paying for physical goods.
Eclipse Edition digital contents
Collector's Edition
At $199.99, the Collector's Edition is a significant jump. It includes everything in the Eclipse Edition plus a full suite of physical items:
- Steelbook
- World Map (33 x 40 cm)
- Physical World Compendium (60-page hardcover)
- Collector Box
- Coen Figurine by Purearts (23 cm)
The Coen figurine is the centerpiece here. Purearts has a track record with high-quality gaming statues, and a 23 cm piece is a display-worthy size. If you're the type who has a shelf dedicated to gaming collectibles, this one will fit right in.
Coen figurine by Purearts
How much does each edition cost?
The Standard to Eclipse gap is $10 for three digital extras. The Eclipse to Collector's gap is $120, almost entirely for physical goods. There's no middle ground between those two price points, which makes the decision fairly clean: do you want the physical items or not?
What are the pre-order bonuses?
Pre-order bonuses for The Blood of Dawnwalker split based on format, physical or digital, and you only get one or the other.
Physical pre-order bonus
Pre-ordering a physical copy gets you a set of collectible stationery items:
- Gold-Laminated Bookmark: A double-sided bookmark with designs from the game's lore
- Gold-Laminated Sticker Set: Three stickers inspired by iconography from The Blood of Dawnwalker
These are minor physical extras, but they're a nice touch for collectors who are already buying the boxed version.
Digital pre-order bonus
Digital pre-orders unlock an exclusive cosmetic that becomes available during your playthrough:
- Sangoran Wayfarer's Armor Set: Armor adorned with an emblem of a nameless smith who travelled the continent searching for inspiration
This is the more gameplay-adjacent bonus of the two. The armor set won't be obtainable any other way if it stays exclusive, which gives digital pre-orders a concrete in-game reason to commit early.
Is the Collector's Edition worth it?
That depends entirely on what you want from the purchase. Testing the value purely on gameplay, the Standard Edition at $69.99 delivers the same experience as the $199.99 box. The extra $130 buys physical objects: a figurine, a hardcover book, a steelbook, and a world map.
For players who collect gaming memorabilia, the Coen figurine alone justifies serious consideration. For players who just want to get into the game, the Standard Edition or Eclipse Edition covers everything that matters.
The Eclipse Edition sits in an awkward spot. $10 more than Standard for digital lore content is reasonable if you're genuinely interested in the world-building, but it doesn't add anything to the core game.
Getting ready for launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 2, 2026. If you haven't sorted out your copy yet, check the exact release times for every time zone so you know when you can start playing. Preloading is available from September 1, and the full preload guide with file sizes for PS5, Xbox, and PC has everything you need to make sure your storage is ready before day one.
If you're still deciding how much time to set aside, the game length breakdown covers how many hours a standard run takes versus a full completionist playthrough. For everything else surrounding the game, the full Blood of Dawnwalker guide collection has you covered heading into launch.