Blood of Dawnwalker hits 1M sales; Epic CEO warns of industry collapse

The Blood of Dawnwalker crossed one million copies sold within two days of launch, a striking debut for Rebel Wolves' open-world RPG. Polygon had already flagged the game as an interesting design case, noting it addresses one of the chronic frustrations of the open-world format — a promising sign that the sales aren't just a curiosity bump.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney used a public platform to argue the games industry is in the middle of a crash, with AI accelerating the damage rather than cushioning it. The statement lands alongside remarks from Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits, who attributed the studio's recent layoffs to industry overspecialization, warning that mid-sized studios built around a single game are increasingly unviable. Willits separately indicated Saber has no plans to change its communications approach despite recent controversies.

Square Enix revealed its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2026, while Civilization 7 confirmed a major sci-fi expansion targeting 2027. A former developer connected to Old School RuneScape was sentenced after an eight-year saga concluded with a conviction for stealing roughly $400,000 worth of in-game gold and items from players. And Blizzard's StarCraft pages are showing unusual activity as BlizzCon approaches, drawing speculation from fans about what might be coming.