The Blood of Dawnwalker Had a $40 Million Budget, Development Began in 2022
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Rebel Wolves' debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, operated under a $40 million budget with development kicking off in 2022. The studio, founded by The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, positioned the project in the AA space alongside similar-scale efforts like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. To support the game's scope, Rebel Wolves expanded significantly - growing from 90 employees in 2024 to 160, a headcount Tomaszkiewicz described as appropriately calibrated for the studio's current ambitions.
- The Blood of Dawnwalker carries a $40 million budget and launched development in 2022 under an AA production model.
- Rebel Wolves doubled its workforce to 160 staff to match the project's demands.
- The studio, led by Witcher 3's director, is positioning itself in the mid-budget RPG space.
A veteran director betting $40 million on an AA RPG signals continued investor confidence in mid-tier fantasy games outside AAA studios.
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GamesRadar+
1h ago
The Blood of Dawnwalker, one of the year's top RPGs, was made on a budget of $40 million much like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The Witcher 3 director's latest RPG is in the AA space along with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Gamingbolt
1h ago
The Blood of Dawnwalker Had a $40 Million Budget, Development Began in 2022
Rebel Wolves had 90 employees in 2024, but it's since grown to 160, which is "the most fitting for our needs," per Konrad Tomaszkiewicz.