Blood of Dawnwalker Aims for Witcher 3 Quality

Former The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 developers at Rebel Wolves have unveiled their ambitious new project, The Blood of Dawnwalker. While not aiming for a full-scale AAA release, the team's aspirations are undeniably high.

Rebel Wolves' founder, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, explained their vision: "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 anticipated to offer a substantial playtime of 30-40 hours. Tomaszkiewicz addressed comparisons to The Witcher 3's extensive playtime: "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 further dismissed the industry's often-used "AAA" and "AAAA" labels as meaningless distinctions.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an action RPG centered around a half-vampire protagonist racing against a 30-day, 30-night deadline to save his loved ones. Despite the time-sensitive narrative, the developers promise a smooth and engaging experience. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game is slated for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, although a specific release date is yet to be announced.

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