The Blood of Dawnwalker Devs Are Striving For Witcher 3 Levels of Quality

Rebel Wolves, a studio comprised of former CD Projekt Red developers, is crafting The Blood of Dawnwalker, an open-world vampire RPG aiming for a Witcher 3-level of quality, albeit in a more focused experience. This article delves into the game's development and the director's vision.

A Focused AAA Experience

In an interview with GamesRadar, creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz clarified the game's ambition. While acknowledging the studio's size and the project's scale being smaller than a typical AAA title, he emphasized their commitment to AAA-level quality, drawing a comparison to The Witcher 3.

The team at Rebel Wolves, boasting veterans from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, brings considerable experience. Tomaszkiewicz and his brother Konrad founded the studio to pursue greater creative freedom, unburdened by the constraints of a large AAA establishment.

Tomaszkiewicz anticipates a 30-40 hour main campaign. He challenges the notion that game length solely defines AAA status, citing examples like Call of Duty. The focus, he explains, is on delivering a robust and high-quality experience within a more manageable scope.

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.

While a release date remains unannounced, the game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a gameplay reveal expected in Summer 2025.