Bandai Namco announces release of dark fantasy action RPG from former The Witcher developer

Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment has signed a publishing deal with Rebel Wolves for the studio's debut Action RPG, Dawnwalker.

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Sign Partnership for “ Dawnwalker” SagaMore Dawnwalker Reveals Expected In The Coming Months

Rebel Wolves, founded by The Witcher 3 game and art director ’s Polish studio, has signed a deal with Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment, which was announced earlier this week. Bandai Namco Entertainment has become the global publisher of the first title in Rebel Wolves’ upcoming “Dawnwalker” action RPG saga, which will launch in 2025 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.

Dawnwalker is a story-driven AAA action RPG set in medieval Europe with dark fantasy elements for a mature audience. Rebel Wolves are expected to reveal more information about Dawnwalker in the coming months. Founded in 2022 and based in Warsaw, Poland, the studio aims to "take RPGs to the next level" with its story-driven gameplay.

“Rebel Wolves is a new studio built on solid foundations: a combination of experience and fresh energy. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe is known for its dedication to the role-playing genre and willingness to work with new IP and is a perfect match for our pack," Rebel Wolves Chief Publishing Officer Tomasz Tinc said in its press release. "Not only does it share our values, but its track record of publishing narrative-driven RPGs is a testament to that. We look forward to working with them to bring the first chapter of the Dawnwalker saga to gamers around the world."

Bandai Namco Entertainment said it considers Dawnwalker to be an important addition to its gaming portfolio, with Vice President of Business Development Alberto Gonzalez Lorca saying, “This is another key milestone in our content development strategy for Western markets. . By combining our strengths, we’re delivering the studio’s first game to a global audience.”

Having joined Rebel Wolves early this year, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a CDPR veteran who served as the lead quest designer on The Witcher 3, helms the studio as creative director. Dawnwalker has been confirmed to be based on a new franchise by Rebel Wolves' co-founder and narrative director Jakub Szamalek, who worked as a writer for over 9 years at CDPR. Moreover, the scope of the game is expected to be similar to The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion, as well as telling a more non-linear narrative.

"We aim to deliver an experience that will allow for a variety of choices and room for experimentation when replayed. Helping craft this experience with so many talented people will be my mission at Rebel Wolves, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what the team has been up to for quite a while now," Tomaszkiewicz stated earlier in the year.