Developer Rebel Wolves debut AAA dark fantasy action RPG Dawnwalker to be published by Bandai Namco for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

Development studio Rebel Wolves announced that they will be partnering with Bandai Namco Entertainment in publishing their debut project, Dawnwalker. The studio was founded in 2022 and one of its co-founders was one of the directors of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. On the official site for Rebel Wolves, Dawnwalker is "the first title of a planned saga." Rebel Wolves mentioned that the title will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

In the press release formally announcing the partnership between Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco, they have described Dawnwalker as a "dark fantasy narrative sandbox, AAA action-RPG set in medieval Europe." The studio is utilizing Unreal Engine 5 to build the game.

They haven't shared much about the game itself, but will be sharing more about it in the coming months. A single piece of concept art was shared, though. Learn more about the partnership down below with statements from Rebel Wolves' Chief Publishing Officer, Tomasz Tinc and Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe VP for Business Development Alberto Gonzalez Lorca.

Rebel Wolves, co-founded in 2022 by industry veteran Konrad Tomaszkiewicz (Game Director - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt), is pleased to reveal its new strategic partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. Under the agreement, Bandai Namco Entertainment will become the global publisher of Rebel Wolves’ upcoming debut title, the first game of the Dawnwalker saga, taking on responsibility for both the retail and digital distribution of the new RPG upon its release on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox.

Bringing together a talented team of developers, including members of the core team behind one of the most acclaimed games of all time - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt along with its expansions, Rebel Wolves’ first title is a dark fantasy narrative sandbox, AAA action-RPG set in medieval Europe. This brand-new IP is aimed at mature audiences and is powered by Unreal Engine 5. The studio will reveal more information about the project in the coming months.

Speaking on behalf of Rebel Wolves, Chief Publishing Officer, Tomasz Tinc had this to say about the newfound partnership, “Rebel Wolves is a new studio built upon solid foundations: a combination of experience and fresh energy. Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, a company known for its dedication to the role-playing genre and willingness to engage with new IPs, is a perfect match for our Wolfpack. Not only does it share our values, but also its track record in publishing narrative-driven RPGs speaks for itself.” further adding, “We're looking forward to working with them to bring the first chapter of the Dawnwalker saga to gamers worldwide.”

Equally excited about this mutually beneficial partnership, Alberto Gonzalez Lorca VP for Business Development at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, added, “This is another key milestone in our content development strategy for the Western market. By combining our strengths, we will deliver this first game of the studio to a worldwide audience. We’re excited with the universe being created by Rebel Wolves thanks to their extremely talented team of developers, resulting in a great addition to our portfolio.”

A thrilling development in the Dawnwalker journey, the Rebel Wolves team can’t wait to share more in the coming months!