Polish UFC Fighter Jan Blachowicz Appears in The Blood of Dawnwalker

Polish UFC star Jan Blachowicz has been cast in the upcoming video game The Blood of Dawnwalker, according to a report from Polish outlet PPE.pl. The news was published on Friday, September 4, 2026, and has been picked up by multiple Polish gaming and entertainment sites.

PPE.pl describes the announcement as a surprise, noting that the former light heavyweight champion is joining the project in an undisclosed capacity. A separate report from naEKRANIE.pl adds that Blachowicz has "entered the world of Dawnwalker," suggesting he may appear as a character or provide voice work, though no specific details about his role have been confirmed.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an action RPG from Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. Early reviews, including one from Komputer Świat, have compared the game's open-world structure to The Witcher series, describing it as "The Witcher in a sandbox." The game has generated significant discussion among players, particularly around its time-limit mechanic, which limits how long players can spend on certain objectives.

According to CD-Action, the time limit is less restrictive than it initially appears, and Eurogamer.pl reports that players have already found ways to disable or bypass the mechanic entirely. The game's reception has been strong enough that news of Blachowicz's involvement is being treated as a notable crossover between sports and gaming audiences.

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Blachowicz, who retired from MMA competition after a loss to Carlos Ulberg in 2025, has previously shown interest in gaming and pop culture. His exact role in The Blood of Dawnwalker remains unclear, but the announcement adds another layer of intrigue to a title already drawing attention for its pedigree and gameplay systems.

Watch for an official statement from Rebel Wolves or Blachowicz himself to clarify the nature of his involvement in the coming weeks.