Blood of Dawnwalker New Game Plus Coming in Update 1.2

Rebel Wolves confirmed on Nov 13, 2026 that Blood of Dawnwalker New Game Plus is coming with Update 1.2, a free patch the studio says is "planned for next week" — the week of Nov 16-20, 2026 — on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The studio posted the update overview on the official @DawnwalkerGame X account, outlining New Game+ with a level cap of 100, enemy balance changes and terrain improvements, as reported by Eurogamer and Insider Gaming.

Blood of Dawnwalker New Game Plus: what carries over

New Game+ opens once you have completed the Epilogue. In the studio's words, quoted by Eurogamer: "If you completed the Epilogue, you can dive right back into Vale Sangora with New Game+. Your level, skills, and inventory will carry over."

Blood of Dawnwalker level cap rises to 100

In New Game+, the Blood of Dawnwalker level cap rises to 100. Enemies in New Game+ are, in the studio's words, "balanced and scaled uniformly across all regions", and items get New Game+ versions with updated stats; Insider Gaming specifies that most items will get them.

Blood of Dawnwalker update 1.2: balance, terrain and soundtrack

Update 1.2 isn't limited to NG+. Rebel Wolves is also adjusting enemy health pools and how often enemies use their abilities in combat across the base game. The studio is additionally improving terrain geometry, aiming for smoother movement during both combat and exploration.

The overview also covers music: the in-game soundtrack that comes with the Eclipse Edition is being extended with additional songs from the game, Polygon reports. Rebel Wolves says the expanded soundtrack is coming to Spotify and other streaming services soon, without giving a date.

Blood of Dawnwalker patch notes: what's still missing

Rebel Wolves' Nov 13, 2026 post is an overview, not a line-by-line changelog. Full Blood of Dawnwalker patch notes with specific numbers for health pools, ability frequency, or item stats have not been published yet. Eurogamer noted players will need to wait for a more comprehensive patch notes release to see exactly which enemies get tougher or easier to handle.

This article will be refreshed once Rebel Wolves confirms the exact release date and publishes the full notes for Update 1.2.

Release window and platforms

Rebel Wolves says Update 1.2 is "planned for next week", which puts it in the week of Nov 16-20, 2026; no day or time has been confirmed yet. It will be free and roll out on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, the same platforms the game launched on Sept 3, 2026.

Context: Update 1.1 and the game so far

Update 1.2 follows Update 1.1, released in late October 2026, which added an easier Story difficulty and the ability to pet animals, per Eurogamer; Polygon reports that it also tweaked combat. The Blood of Dawnwalker is developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, and Insider Gaming reports it has sold 1 million copies since its Sept 3, 2026 launch.

Frequently asked questions

When does Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.2 release?

Rebel Wolves says Update 1.2 is "planned for next week", which means the week of Nov 16-20, 2026. It hasn't confirmed an exact day or time.

What is the Blood of Dawnwalker New Game Plus level cap?

The level cap rises to 100 in New Game+.

Do I need to finish the game to start New Game Plus?

Yes. Rebel Wolves said New Game+ becomes available once a player has completed the Epilogue.

What carries over into New Game Plus?

According to Rebel Wolves, level, skills, and inventory carry over into New Game+.

Is Update 1.2 free?

Yes, Update 1.2 is a free update for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Sources

• Eurogamer: Blood of Dawnwalker New Game Plus
• Insider Gaming: Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.2 adds New Game+ & gameplay balance changes