The Blood of Dawnwalker developed on a $40 million budget
The vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, had a development budget of $40 million. The game has sold over 1 million copies and Retro Gamer reports it received an 84 on Metacritic. All 4 outlets highlighted the $40 million budget as a success for the studio, positioning the game as a double-A title rather than a triple-A blockbuster.
Gaming Bolt reported that development began in 2022, with game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz initially funding the studio before NetEase provided the budget and acquired a stake. The team expanded from 90 to 160 employees, and Rebel Wolves is already planning sequels and New Game Plus content for the current title.
Coverage across 4 outlets
The Blood of Dawnwalker cost less than expected to make - it's more of a double-A game than a triple-A blockbuster
Polish developer Rebel Wolves revealed that The Blood of Dawnwalker had a budget of $40 million, positioning it as a double-A title rather than a triple-A blockbuster. Director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz highlighted the game's ambitious RPG structure and risk-taking design, drawing comparisons to The Witcher 3.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Had a $40 Million Budget, Development Began in 2022
The Blood of Dawnwalker achieved one million sales on a $40 million budget, with development beginning in 2022. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz funded the studio initially, with NetEase later providing the budget and acquiring a stake. The team grew significantly from 90 to 160 employees to accommodate the project's expansion, and Rebel Wolves is already planning for sequels and New Game Plus for the current title.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Cost Just $40 Million to Develop
The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves, reportedly had a development cost of $40 million. This figure was highlighted as a success for the studio.
The Blood of Dawnwalker, one of the year's top RPGs, was made on a budget of $40 million much like Kingdom Come:…
The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new vampire RPG from Rebel Wolves led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, was developed with a $40 million budget funded by NetEase and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game has sold over 1 million copies and received an 84 on Metacritic, positioning it as a successful example of the growing AA games market.
