The team at Rebel Wolves, composed of former developers from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, have introduced their latest project, The Blood of Dawnwalker. Although the game won't reach the full scale of a AAA title, the studio's ambitions remain lofty. Rebel Wolves' founder, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, emphasized their goal of achieving The Witcher 3-level quality but on a more compact scale, 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 Blood of Dawnwalker is designed to offer a comprehensive experience, expected to take players 30-40 hours to complete. Tomaszkiewicz raises an intriguing point about game scale and quality:
“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 further challenges the industry's classification system, dismissing labels like “AAA” and “AAAA” as irrelevant. In The Blood of Dawnwalker, players assume the role of a half-vampire on a mission to save his loved ones within a tight 30-day and 30-night deadline. Despite the time constraint, the game promises a smooth and engaging experience. Developed on Unreal Engine 5, it will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, though a specific release date has yet to be announced.
