Rebel Wolves, the new studio formed by veteran developers from CD Projekt Red, most notably The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, has secured a global publishing deal with Bandai Namco for its debut project, Dawnwalker. The upcoming action RPG, set in a dark fantasy world, will be published both physically and digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Bandai Namco Europe, under the umbrella of Bandai Namco Entertainment, will spearhead the game’s launch.
Dawnwalker is described as a “dark fantasy narrative sandbox” with a strong emphasis on player-driven choices, a hallmark of Tomaszkiewicz’s previous work at CD Projekt Red, especially in The Witcher series. Built using the powerful Unreal Engine 5, the game promises AAA action-RPG gameplay set in medieval Europe, targeting a mature audience. The team is aiming to create a rich, immersive world filled with complex stories and moral dilemmas, giving players the freedom to shape their own experience.
The game was first announced in January 2023, and since then, fans of dark, narrative-driven RPGs have been eagerly awaiting more details. While an official release window has yet to be confirmed, the partnership with Bandai Namco signals significant progress. This publishing deal suggests that Dawnwalker is being positioned as a long-term franchise, with Rebel Wolves eyeing multiple chapters in the saga. According to Rebel Wolves’ Chief Product Officer, Tomasz Tinc, the partnership with Bandai Namco will help bring the first chapter of the Dawnwalker series to a global audience.
Founded in 2022, Rebel Wolves has assembled a team of industry veterans with the ambition to push the boundaries of storytelling in games. With Dawnwalker positioned as their flagship title, the studio is set to make its mark in the RPG space, drawing upon the expertise of its team members who previously worked on highly acclaimed titles.
As for what players can expect, details are still under wraps, but with the backing of a major publisher like Bandai Namco, the project is gaining momentum. The deal indicates Rebel Wolves has big plans for the Dawnwalker universe, which could span multiple games in the future.
For now, fans can only speculate and wait for further updates, but it’s clear that Dawnwalker is shaping up to be a game worth keeping an eye on.
