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The Blood of Dawnwalker Update 1.1 Adds Skill Respec Potion, Animal Petting, and Over 1,100 Fixes

The Blood of Dawnwalker has received its first major post-launch update, with patch 1.1 bringing new gameplay features and more than 1,100 improvements and fixes to the dark fantasy action RPG. Developed by Rebel Wolves and published in partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment, the update is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. One of the biggest additions is the Draught of Mind Rebirth, a new potion that allows players to reset their learned abilities and redistribute…

“We Are Rebels. We Don’t Want to Follow Trends” – The Blood of Dawnwalker Studio Rebel Wolves Says It Makes Games Its Developers Actually Want to Play

Rebel Wolves, the Polish studio behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, says it wants to create games based on its developers’ creative vision rather than follow changing industry trends. During a media visit to its studio on October 20, 2026, the team discussed its development philosophy, workplace practices, and plans to expand its dark fantasy franchise. According to Korean gaming publication Inven, the studio emphasized that its goal is to make role-playing games its own team would genuinely enjoy playing. The…

The Blood of Dawnwalker Studio Rebel Wolves Says Its RPGs Will Have No Microtransactions, Promising Complete Games With Every Purchase

Rebel Wolves, the studio behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, has reiterated its commitment to developing single-player role-playing games that offer complete experiences without in-game microtransactions. The Polish developer wants players to enjoy the content included with their purchase rather than encounter additional monetization systems during their adventures. The studio shared details about its development philosophy, production process, and future plans during a media visit on October 20, 2026. According to Korean gaming publication Inven, the event brought Korean and Japanese…

Jujutsu Kaisen Studio CEO Says AI Is “Nothing More Than a Tool” and Human Artists Must Drive Anime’s Creative Process

MAPPA CEO Manabu Otsuka has shared his stance on artificial intelligence in anime, arguing that the technology should support artists rather than replace their creative contributions. In an interview with Anime Corner, the executive explained that AI belongs alongside other production tools, including digital software and 3D animation. “Whether it’s digital tools, 3D, or indeed AI – to me, all of these are ultimately tools, and nothing more than tools,” Otsuka said. The MAPPA chief emphasized that technology alone cannot…

Jujutsu Kaisen’s Satoru Gojo Beats Koro-sensei to Claim No. 1 Spot in Japan’s Best Anime Teacher Poll

Satoru Gojo has secured a major fan-voted victory, but this time, his reputation as the strongest sorcerer is not what earned him the top spot. The Jujutsu Kaisen character has been voted the best teacher in an annual Japanese anime poll, finally surpassing a rival who had dominated the category for years. The poll was conducted by Japanese anime news outlet Anime!Anime! in celebration of World Teachers’ Day. Gojo received 16% of the votes, placing him ahead of Koro-sensei from…

“Why is Jujutsu Kaisen so good?” – Obsession Star Inde Navarrette Says She Studied Jujutsu Kaisen’s Nonlinear Storytelling to Improve Her Screenwriting

Inde Navarrette, known for playing Nikki Freeman in Obsession, turned to anime to study storytelling during a period of uncertainty in her acting career. While waiting for her breakout film to reach audiences, Navarrette began examining the creative choices behind her favorite movies and television shows, with Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer becoming key examples. In an October 14 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Navarrette explained that her interest went beyond simply watching anime for entertainment. She wanted to understand…