Following the releases of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, not all CD Projekt RED veterans remained with the company. Several formed Rebel Wolves, the studio behind the recently announced Blood of Dawnwalker.
Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a key figure in the project, detailed his reasons for leaving CDPR. Key takeaways include:
He and his friends desired a departure from established norms, leading to the creation of Rebel Wolves. Their shared passion for RPGs and their history fueled a desire for innovation and expansion beyond traditional RPG mechanics. They conceived ambitious, unconventional ideas. Convincing a large corporation to embrace such radical changes and novel intellectual property proved challenging, prompting the decision to establish their own studio. This independent approach allows for risk-taking and experimentation.
In contrast to the complexities of large studios, Rebel Wolves prioritizes direct collaboration and strong interpersonal relationships within its smaller team. This fosters open communication, streamlined vision alignment, and a more readily ignited creative spark, ultimately facilitating the development of unique gameplay experiences.
