Bandai Namco Partners with Rebel Wolves for Upcoming Dark Fantasy RPG, Dawnwalker

Rebel Wolves, a Polish studio comprised of former Witcher 3 developers, has announced a global publishing agreement with Bandai Namco Entertainment for their debut title, Dawnwalker. This ambitious AAA action RPG, slated for release in 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox, promises a mature, story-driven experience set in a dark fantasy medieval Europe.

Further details on Dawnwalker are anticipated in the coming months. The studio, established in 2022, aims to redefine the RPG genre with its narrative focus. Tomasz Tinc, Rebel Wolves' chief publishing officer, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting Bandai Namco's established reputation in publishing narrative-driven RPGs and shared values. Bandai Namco's VP of business development, Alberto Gonzalez Lorca, sees Dawnwalker as a significant addition to their Western market strategy.

Creative Director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a CD Projekt Red veteran and lead quest designer on The Witcher 3, leads the development. Co-founder and narrative director Jakub Szamalek, also a CDPR veteran, confirms Dawnwalker as a new IP with a scope comparable to The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion, boasting a non-linear narrative designed for replayability and player choice. Tomaszkiewicz emphasizes the team's dedication to delivering a rich and experimental gameplay experience.