The team at Rebel Wolves, comprised of former developers from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, has announced their new project, The Blood of Dawnwalker. Although not aiming for the full scale of a AAA title, the studio has set ambitious goals for this game. Rebel Wolves' founder, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, emphasized their vision, stating:
"We want AAA quality, like The Witcher 3—that’s our heritage. But as a small studio on our first project, we’re creating something more compact yet just as polished."
The game is designed to offer a complete experience within 30-40 hours, a stark contrast to the expansive playtime of The Witcher 3, which often stretched beyond 200-300 hours. Tomaszkiewicz questioned the importance of game size in defining a AAA title, noting:
"Comparing anything to The Witcher 3, which was meant to last 100+ hours but often exceeded 200-300 hours, is crazy. But is size what makes a game AAA? Call of Duty is AAA without a massive campaign. So, does scale really matter?"
He also dismissed the industry's use of labels like "AAA" and "AAAA" as meaningless, focusing instead on the quality of the gaming experience.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an action RPG where players control a half-vampire protagonist who has 30 days and 30 nights to save his loved ones. Despite the time limit, the game promises a smooth and engaging experience. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, it will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.
