Rebel Wolves Signs Publishing Deal With Bandai Namco Entertainment for Upcoming Debut Action-RPG, Dawnwalker
Bandai Namco Entertainment today announced that Rebel Wolves, co-founded in 2022 by industry veteran Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, Game Director on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is forming a strategic partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. Under the agreement, Bandai Namco Entertainment will become the global publisher of Rebel Wolves’ upcoming debut title, the first game of the DAWNWALKER saga, taking on responsibility for both the retail and digital distribution of the new RPG upon its release on PlayStation® 5, Xbox systems, and PC.
Bringing together a talented team of developers, including members of the core team behind one of the most acclaimed games of all time with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt along with its expansions, Rebel Wolves’ first title is a dark fantasy narrative sandbox, as a AAA action-RPG set in medieval Europe. This brand-new IP is aimed at mature audiences and is powered by Unreal Engine® 5. The studio will reveal more information about the project in the coming months.
“Rebel Wolves is a new studio built upon solid foundations: a combination of experience and fresh energy,” said Tomasz Tinc, Chief Publishing Officer, Rebel Wolves. “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.”
“This is another key milestone in our content development strategy for the Western market,” said Alberto Gonzalez Lorca, VP for Business Development at Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe. “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.”
A thrilling development in the DAWNWALKER journey, the Rebel Wolves team can’t wait to share more in the coming months.
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