The Blood of Dawnwalker Devs Are Striving For Witcher 3 Levels of Quality

The open-world vampire RPG from ex-CD Projekt Red developers, The Blood of Dawnwalker, aims for Witcher 3-level quality in a more focused experience. Discover more about this upcoming title and the creators' vision.

The Blood of Dawnwalker: Aiming for AAA Quality

A 30-40 Hour Main Campaign

In an interview with GamesRadar, Creative Director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz revealed that despite being a smaller studio launching its debut title, Rebel Wolves is striving for AAA quality comparable to CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3.

Addressing the often blurry line between AA and AAA, Tomaszkiewicz clarified, "In terms of quality, we definitely aim for AAA, because that's our background, the quality level of The Witcher 3."

While Rebel Wolves is a new studio, its team boasts extensive experience. Comprising former CD Projekt Red developers who worked on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, Rebel Wolves brings years of industry expertise. Mateusz and his brother Konrad founded the studio to pursue greater creative freedom than offered by larger AAA studios.

Tomaszkiewicz explained, "Our game won't be as massive in terms of content and playtime—we're a smaller studio, and this is our first project. But we want the quality to be just as robust, even if it's shorter." He confirmed a planned 30-40 hour campaign, acknowledging it's not the typical AAA length. He added, "If size is the sole measure, then yes, it's not Witcher 3 sized. But I question if size is the only metric, as AAA games like Call of Duty don't have 100+ hour campaigns, and I doubt anyone would call them AA or indie."

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a narrative-driven, open-world dark fantasy RPG set in the mystical land of Vale Sangora. Players assume the role of Coen, a young peasant granted vampiric powers after a fateful encounter. His quest: save his ailing sister, navigating the dangers and complexities of this dark world.

While a release date remains unannounced, the game is slated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a gameplay reveal expected in Summer 2025.