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The Blood of Dawnwalker cost less than expected to make but former NetEase investor defends its status as a top-tier production

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The Blood of Dawnwalker
Genres · adventure, rpg
Release · Sep 3, 2026
Developer · Rebel Wolves
Xbox Series X|SPCPS5
312 articles 96 writers 14 reviews
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NetEase
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2003–2020
Latest · Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
Top genres · rpg, tbs, adventure
130 articles 62 writers 3 games
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Role · Publisher
Active · 1995
Latest · Mega Man X3
Top genres · fps
320 articles 138 writers 1 games
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