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

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

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

Creative direction is led by Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a CD Projekt Red veteran and lead quest designer on The Witcher 3. Co-founder and narrative director Jakub Szamalek, also a CDPR alumnus, confirms Dawnwalker as a new IP with a non-linear narrative, comparable in scope to The Witcher 3’s Blood and Wine expansion. Tomaszkiewicz emphasizes the game's design to offer diverse choices and replayability.

The collaboration promises a compelling dark fantasy adventure, with more revelations expected soon.