Big Day for RPG Fans: “The Blood of Dawnwalker” to Be Revealed on January 13

Excitement is building in the RPG community as Rebel Wolves is set to reveal their highly anticipated dark fantasy action RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, on January 13. Developed by a team of former The Witcher 3 veterans, the game promises a captivating narrative and rich world-building, with Bandai Namco handling the publishing duties.

Developer Background

Rebel Wolves, a Polish studio founded in 2022 by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the director behind The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is bringing its first major project to life. The studio includes several former The Witcher developers, including Bartlomiej Gawel (art director), Tamara Zawada (animation director), and Jakub Szamalek (narrative director). Rebel Wolves’ first game was originally announced as Dawnwalker in early 2024, but it was later clarified that the full title is The Blood of Dawnwalker.

What to Expect from the Reveal

The game is described as a dark fantasy action RPG that will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The Blood of Dawnwalker is being developed using Unreal Engine 5 and will focus on story and narrative, much like the team’s previous work at CD Projekt Red. With a triple-A budget, the game promises to deliver an immersive experience, including a “narrative sandbox” approach, though specifics on gameplay mechanics are still limited.

Rebel Wolves has teased a world set in a medieval-inspired European landscape, with hints of creatures like werewolves and vampires playing key roles in the lore. The tagline from the teaser video, “the world needs what it fears,” suggests The Blood of Dawnwalker may explore similar thematic elements to The Witcher series.

Event Details

The live-streamed reveal event will take place on January 13, 2025, with the official Twitch channel for The Blood of Dawnwalker providing exclusive details. Fans are eager to see what the team has been working on after nearly a year of teasing the project.

Reveal Event Details

What’s Next for The Blood of Dawnwalker?

Rebel Wolves is a small but growing team of just over 100 employees, and despite the ambitious scale of the project, the game is expected to follow a lengthy development cycle. With The Blood of Dawnwalker likely to debut sometime in early 2027, fans can expect the studio to continue refining the game for several more years.

The upcoming January 13 event is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling journey for RPG fans. The Blood of Dawnwalker could very well be the next big thing in dark fantasy gaming, setting the stage for a new franchise to rival some of the genre’s biggest names.