Witcher Former Devs' Upcoming Dark Fantasy Action RPG To Be Published by Bandai Namco

Bandai Namco Entertainment, the publisher behind Elden Ring, has partnered with Rebel Wolves to bring the studio's debut Action RPG, Dawnwalker, to players worldwide.

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Announce Publishing Partnership for "Dawnwalker"

More Dawnwalker Details Coming Soon

This week's announcement confirms Bandai Namco as the global publisher for Rebel Wolves' ambitious "Dawnwalker" saga. Launching in 2025 on PC, PS5, and Xbox, Dawnwalker is a story-driven AAA action-RPG set in a dark fantasy medieval Europe, designed for mature audiences. Further information on Dawnwalker will be revealed by Rebel Wolves in the coming months. Founded in 2022 in Warsaw, Poland, the studio is committed to pushing RPGs to new heights with its narrative-focused approach.

Tomasz Tinc, Rebel Wolves' chief publishing officer, commented in the press release: "Rebel Wolves, a blend of seasoned expertise and fresh talent, finds a perfect partner in Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. Their dedication to RPGs and their willingness to embrace new IPs aligns perfectly with our vision. We share the same values, and their track record with narrative-driven RPGs speaks volumes. We eagerly anticipate collaborating to bring the Dawnwalker saga's first chapter to gamers globally."

Alberto Gonzalez Lorca, Bandai Namco's VP of business development, added: "This is a significant step in our Western market content strategy. By combining our strengths, we will deliver this debut title to a global audience."

Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a CD Projekt Red veteran and lead quest designer on The Witcher 3, leads Rebel Wolves as creative director. Co-founder and narrative director Jakub Szamalek, a CD Projekt Red writer with over nine years of experience, confirms Dawnwalker as a new IP. The game's scope is anticipated to be comparable to The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion, with a more non-linear narrative structure.

Tomaszkiewicz previously stated: "Our goal is to create an experience that offers diverse choices and encourages experimentation on replays. Working with such a talented team to achieve this is a privilege, and I'm thrilled for everyone to see the team's hard work."