Rebel Wolves is a games studio that was co-founded in 2022 by industry veteran Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the Game Director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Yesterday, they announced that they are entering a strategic partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. This agreement means that Bandai Namco Entertainment will be responsible for publishing Rebel Wolves’ debut title, an action RPG named Dawnwalker. Bandai Namco will be responsible for publishing this title globally, as well as taking on the responsibility for both the retail and digital distribution of the game upon release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Dawnwalker is the first title for Rebel Wolves and is shaping up to be a dark fantasy narrative sandbox, AAA action RPG that takes place in medieval Europe. The game is targeting mature audiences and will be developed utilizing Unreal Engine 5. At the moment, the details regarding the project are minimal, but it’s said that the developers will reveal more information about what is to come in the upcoming months.
Chief Publishing Officer Tomasz Tinc commented on the partnership between Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Entertainment, saying: “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. We’re looking forward to working with them to bring the first chapter of the Dawnwalker saga to gamers worldwide.”
From the statements made by Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, it seems that this project is shaping up to be highly ambitious, with the promise of future games to tie into their debut release. Alberto Gonzalez Lorca, VP for Business Development at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, said, “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.”
More details about this exciting-sounding title will be released in the coming months, making it a new project for eager fans to keep their eyes on.
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