A Successful Launch Reception

With the official release of Blood of Dawnwalker scheduled for September 2, early critical reception has been predominantly positive. The game currently holds a solid 83/100 aggregate rating on Metacritic. Critics have praised the title, describing it as a compelling, albeit grim, horror RPG featuring innovative gameplay mechanics.


For creative director Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, the favorable scores have brought a significant sense of calm after an intense period of anticipation. Addressing the public, Tomaszkiewicz shared his feelings regarding the launch:


«Waiting for the reviews to come in has been nerve-wrecking to say the least, but they're finally here! Great relief, can't wait to see you all play the game and to hear your thoughts! It's a privilege to work with such a talented team.»

Veteran Experience and Peer Support

Tomaszkiewicz is no stranger to the pressures of the gaming industry. Before taking the lead at Rebel Wolves, he held prominent roles at CD Projekt, contributing significantly to high-profile titles such as The Witcher 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Cyberpunk 2077, and Gwent. Despite his extensive background, heading a new project clearly brought a unique set of challenges.


Following the positive feedback, many of his former colleagues and prominent industry figures reached out to offer their congratulations. Notable figures who celebrated the milestone include:

  • Paweł Sasko, Associate Game Director for Cyberpunk 2
  • Sebastian Kalemba, Game Director for The Witcher 4
  • Miles Tost, Level Design Lead
  • Marcin Momot, Global Communications Director at CD Projekt
  • P.T. Adamczyk, composer for The Witcher and Cyberpunk series

Additionally, other industry veterans such as Daniel Vavra and Obsidian’s Mikey Dowling joined in the praise. This widespread show of support highlights a positive trend of developers championing one another’s work amidst the ongoing complexities of the gaming sector.


Release Information

Players looking to dive into the title can pre-purchase Blood of Dawnwalker on Steam and GOG. The game is slated to become fully playable on September 2 at 6 pm ET.