Witcher 3 lead joins rebel wolves studio

Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, widely recognized for his role as the lead quest designer for "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," has joined Rebel Wolves, a new studio founded in 2022 located in Warsaw, Poland, as their Creative Director. Tomaszkiewicz, who has also directed "Gwent: The Witcher Card Game" and "Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales," briefly worked at Riot Games on an upcoming "League of Legends" MMO after his tenure at CD Projekt Red. The Rebel Wolves team, now bolstered by his expertise, consists of seasoned developers such as Daniel Sadowski, Jakub Szamalek, Tamara Zawada, and Bartlomiej Gawel, and is currently developing a dark fantasy RPG titled "Dawnwalker: Origins" utilizing Unreal Engine 5. This project is highly anticipated due to the studio's leadership by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of "The Witcher 3" and production head for "Cyberpunk 2077," and the expectation for high-quality storytelling and gameplay.

The studio Rebel Wolves is being led by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, who served as the director of "The Witcher 3" and was in charge of production for "Cyberpunk 2077." His brother, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, has joined him as Creative Director for Rebel Wolves.

The "Witcher" series has been influential in shaping modern RPG games, with "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" receiving widespread acclaim for its immersive world, complex characters, and deep narrative. The Tomaszkiewicz brothers' involvement in the gaming industry, particularly with such a storied franchise, has developed a strong following and set high expectations for their future projects. As Rebel Wolves gears up for "Dawnwalker: Origins," fans are eager to see how the new IP will leverage the Unreal Engine 5 to deliver an engaging dark fantasy experience. With a powerhouse team comprised of industry veterans from "The Witcher" series and their expansive understanding of role-playing narratives, Rebel Wolves is a studio to watch in the coming years.