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Rebel Wolves, the team behind the much-anticipated game The Blood of Dawnwalker, wants to reassure everyone that despite some concerning headlines, development is on track. The studio, co-founded by The Witcher 3’s director, is partly owned by NetEase, a company currently hitting some financial turbulence. Recent reports have suggested that NetEase might stop funding some major international studios, forcing them to wrap up projects with whatever cash they have left. This has raised questions about the future of games like those being developed by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, who recently ventured out on his own. Understandably, fans were worried about whether Rebel Wolves would face similar troubles.
However, in a LinkedIn post highlighted by Eurogamer, Tomasz Tinc, the chief publishing officer and co-owner of Rebel Wolves, assured fans that their upcoming title is in no jeopardy. Tinc expressed gratitude for the support and clarified that the development of The Blood of Dawnwalker is right on schedule, with no financial setbacks. The project is fully funded, thanks also in part to their collaborators and global publishers, Bandai Namco, who are committed to bringing the first chapter of the Dawnwalker saga to reality.
Interestingly, the ownership structure at Rebel Wolves leans heavily towards the original team, with the majority held by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz and other founding members. NetEase holds only a minority stake, allowing the studio significant autonomy.
While that’s heartening news for fans eagerly awaiting Dawnwalker, it does raise questions about the actual state of affairs at NetEase. Adding fuel to the fire, there’s a swirling rumor that the company’s CEO considered canceling Marvel Rivals—or perhaps intended to create an alternate game to bypass Disney’s licensing fees. Notably, Marvel Rivals is a title that has already amassed 40 million players, so these decisions could have significant implications. Whatever’s going on behind the scenes at NetEase, the situation remains intriguing.
