Bandai Namco Entertainment, the publisher behind Elden Ring, has partnered with Rebel Wolves, a Polish studio comprised of former Witcher 3 developers, to publish their debut action RPG, Dawnwalker.
Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Partner for "Dawnwalker"
More Dawnwalker Details Coming Soon
This collaboration, announced earlier this week, establishes Bandai Namco as the global publisher for Dawnwalker, a dark fantasy action RPG launching in 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox. Set in a medieval European setting, Dawnwalker promises a mature, story-driven AAA experience. Further details are anticipated in the coming months. Founded in 2022, Rebel Wolves aims to elevate the RPG genre with its narrative focus.
Tomasz Tinc, Rebel Wolves' chief publishing officer, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting Bandai Namco's commitment to RPGs and its experience with new IPs. He emphasized the shared values and Bandai Namco's proven success in publishing narrative-driven RPGs.
Alberto Gonzalez Lorca, Bandai Namco's VP of business development, described Dawnwalker as a valuable addition to their portfolio, emphasizing its importance to their Western market strategy. The partnership aims to deliver the game to a global audience.
Leading the creative direction is Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a CD Projekt Red veteran and lead quest designer on The Witcher 3. Jakub Szamalek, Rebel Wolves' co-founder and narrative director (and former CDPR writer), confirmed Dawnwalker will establish a new franchise. The game's scope is anticipated to be comparable to The Witcher 3's "Blood and Wine" expansion, with a non-linear narrative offering replayability and diverse choices.
Tomaszkiewicz highlighted the game's design to encourage player experimentation and varied playthroughs. He expressed excitement about showcasing the team's work.
