Rebel Wolves Plans Dawnwalker Sequel After Reaching One Million Sales

The game received a “Very Positive” rating on Steam and an 83% review score from PC Gamer, adding specific indicators to its broader critical success.
The lead writer role includes writing in-game documents and dialogue, collaborating with the narrative director and other team leads, and managing the entire writers’ team; applicants must have at least six years of video-game writing or narrative-design experience and a record of outstanding achievement.
Rebel Wolves was founded by veterans of CD Projekt, and narrative director Jakub Szamałek previously worked as principal writer on Cyberpunk 2077, Thronebreaker and Gwent, with earlier writing credits on The Witcher 3 and its expansions.
The million-sales milestone was reached in just two days, according to the report, making it notable as both a new franchise and the debut game from a new studio amid a crowded release season.
Rebel Wolves’ statement about continuing Dawnwalker was initially ambiguous enough that the next project could be a spin-off as well as a direct sequel; the report says the studio had previously indicated that more Dawnwalker games were planned.
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has exploded out of the gate, surpassing one million sales in just two days after launch. PushSquare reports the studio is already planning its next chapter, with narrative director Jakub Szamałek actively recruiting a lead writer to develop the sequel.
The game earned a "Very Positive" rating on Steam and an 83% score from PC Gamer, marking a major success for the new CD Projekt-founded studio. Game Rant notes the hiring push signals serious momentum behind what was already pitched as a potential multi-game franchise spanning centuries and cultures.
The lead writer job posting reveals Yahoo News Rebel Wolves is moving fast. The role demands someone to manage the entire writing team, craft in-game documents and dialogue, and collaborate with narrative leads. Applicants need at least six years of video-game writing experience and a proven track record.
The position specifically calls for expertise in nonlinear storytelling and Central European history—clues about where the Dawnwalker universe might expand. This level of staffing suggests the sequel is in early concept stages, not deep production.
Rebel Wolves was founded by CD Projekt veterans who understand how to launch ambitious RPGs. Szamałek, the narrative director, previously served as principal writer on Cyberpunk 2077, Thronebreaker, and Gwent, plus earlier credits on The Witcher 3.
That pedigree matters. The studio didn't just make a solid debut game—it delivered something polished enough to hit one million sales in 48 hours during a crowded release season. Eurogamer reports the team even shipped a hotfix for controller issues within days.
Rebel Wolves described Dawnwalker from day one as a jumping-off point for a broader saga. Gaming Bible confirms the studio had signaled multiple games were coming, though whether the next project is a direct sequel or a spin-off remains unclear.
The vampire RPG's strong critical reception and explosive sales give Rebel Wolves both the resources and proof-of-concept to explore that vision. The sequel won't arrive soon—hiring a lead writer now means years of development ahead—but the foundation is set.
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