Rebel Wolves, comprised of former developers from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, has recently announced their new project, *The Blood of Dawnwalker*. While the game won't reach the full scale of a traditional AAA title, the studio's ambitions remain sky-high. Rebel Wolves’ founder, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, emphasized their goal to achieve the quality of The Witcher 3, albeit on a more modest scale:
“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 take players on a journey lasting approximately 30-40 hours:
“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?”
Tomaszkiewicz also expressed skepticism about industry labels such as “AAA” and “AAAA,” suggesting they are ultimately meaningless.
*The Blood of Dawnwalker* is an action RPG that thrusts players into the shoes of a half-vampire racing against time to save his loved ones within a tight window of 30 days and 30 nights. Despite the urgency of its time limit, the game promises a seamless and engaging experience. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, *The Blood of Dawnwalker* is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, although an official release date has yet to be announced.
