Bandai Namco Set to Publish Upcoming Dark Fantasy Action RPG

Bandai Namco Entertainment, the publisher behind Elden Ring, has partnered with Rebel Wolves, a Polish studio comprised of former Witcher 3 developers, for the global release of their debut title, Dawnwalker.

Rebel Wolves and Bandai Namco Forge Publishing Partnership for Dawnwalker

Further Dawnwalker Details Coming Soon

The collaboration, announced earlier this week, positions Bandai Namco as the worldwide publisher for Dawnwalker, a story-driven AAA action RPG launching in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.

Set in a dark fantasy medieval Europe, Dawnwalker targets mature audiences with its compelling narrative. Rebel Wolves, established in 2022, aims to redefine the RPG experience through immersive storytelling. More details about the game are anticipated in the coming months.

"Rebel Wolves is a unique blend of seasoned expertise and fresh vision," said Tomasz Tinc, Rebel Wolves' chief publishing officer. "Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, renowned for its commitment to RPGs and its support of new IPs, is the ideal partner. We share a common vision, and their track record speaks for itself. We eagerly anticipate collaborating to bring the Dawnwalker saga to players globally."

Bandai Namco views Dawnwalker as a valuable addition to its portfolio. Alberto Gonzalez Lorca, VP of business development, commented, "This marks a significant step in our Western market strategy. By leveraging our combined strengths, we will deliver this exceptional game to a worldwide audience."

Leading the creative direction is Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a CD Projekt Red veteran and lead quest designer on The Witcher 3, who joined Rebel Wolves earlier this year. Co-founder and narrative director Jakub Szamalek, a former CDPR writer with over nine years of experience, confirms Dawnwalker as a new IP. The game's scope is anticipated to be comparable to The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine expansion, offering a non-linear narrative.

Tomaszkiewicz previously stated, "Our goal is to create an experience that allows for diverse choices and rewarding replayability. Collaborating with such a talented team to craft this experience is an incredible privilege, and I'm excited for everyone to see the team's hard work."