Rebel Wolves, a studio comprised of former CD Projekt Red developers, is developing The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world vampire RPG aiming for a quality comparable to The Witcher 3, albeit on a smaller scale. This article delves into the upcoming title and the director's vision.
A Focused, High-Quality Experience
In an interview with GamesRadar, Creative Director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz clarified the studio's ambition. Despite being a smaller team launching their first game, they are striving for AAA quality, citing The Witcher 3 as their benchmark. Tomaszkiewicz emphasized that while the game's scope will be smaller than a typical AAA title, the quality will remain high. The target playtime for the main campaign is 30-40 hours. He argued that playtime isn't the sole determinant of AAA status, pointing to shorter AAA titles like Call of Duty.
The team at Rebel Wolves, boasting veterans from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, formed the studio to pursue greater creative freedom.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a narrative-driven, open-world dark fantasy RPG set in Vale Sangora. Players assume the role of Coen, a peasant granted vampiric powers, who embarks on a quest to save his sister while navigating the dangers of this mystical land.
Currently, there's no official release date, but the game is planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A gameplay reveal is anticipated in Summer 2025.
