Game Director Behind 'The Blood Of Dawnwalker' Reveals Reason for Leaving CDPR

Following the releases of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, several key figures from CD Projekt RED departed to pursue independent ventures. Among them, a group formed Rebel Wolves studio, the creators of the recently announced Blood of Dawnwalker.

Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, a CDPR veteran, shed light on his reasons for leaving the established company. Key takeaways from his explanation include:

The desire to explore innovative approaches to role-playing games (RPGs) with a close-knit team of friends was the primary driver behind establishing Rebel Wolves. They envisioned bold, unconventional RPG mechanics and gameplay elements. The difficulty in convincing a large corporation to embrace such radical changes and invest in new intellectual property led to the decision to create their own studio. This independent approach allows for a higher risk tolerance, essential for implementing their innovative ideas.

Rebel Wolves prioritizes strong interpersonal relationships and open communication within its small team. This fosters a collaborative environment where shared vision and creative energy thrive more easily than in larger, more complex studio structures. The smaller team size allows for more direct communication and simpler vision alignment, making the process of creating something unique and innovative significantly easier.