The Witcher 3 Director Formed Rebel Wolves to Build Meaningful RPGs
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
The Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz discusses his new studio Rebel Wolves and their upcoming debut RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, focusing on meaningful gameplay and classic inspirations.
Konrad Tomaszkiewicz spent 17 years working his way up from a junior tester to directing The Witcher 3 and its massive expansions at CD Projekt Red. Now, he is channeling that deep industry experience into a fresh venture called Rebel Wolves. Built from the ground up as a dedicated independent studio, the team is focused entirely on creating immersive role-playing games that honor the genre's classic roots while pushing modern design forward.
Rebel Wolves is currently working on its debut project, The Blood of Dawnwalker. Speaking to IGN South Africa, Tomaszkiewicz explained that the studio is driven by a genuine passion for classic role-playing adventures, citing foundational titles like Eye of the Beholder, Ultima 7, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines as key inspirations. Instead of chasing fleeting industry trends or loading open worlds with exhausting filler content, the team aims to deliver tightly constructed narratives and meaningful player choice.
For players fatigued by massive, bloated maps and endless repetition, the philosophy behind Rebel Wolves is a welcome shift. Modern open worlds often prioritize playtime metrics over actual player engagement, but this new studio is taking a more deliberate approach. As the industry continues to navigate a landscape dominated by live service demands, seeing veteran developers carve out space for story driven RPGs remains an encouraging sign for single player fans across PC and console platforms.
Tags: The Witcher 3, Rebel Wolves, The Blood of Dawnwalker, RPG, IGN South Africa
Original article: IGN South Africa