Did you catch the Golden Joysticks last night? The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut game from Rebel Wolves, walked away empty-handed despite four nominations. But the studio isn't sulking—they're celebrating the experience.
Tomasz Tinc, chief publishing officer and co-owner of Rebel Wolves, took to Twitter to share his pride. "It's such a remarkable experience and an incredible honor to witness my fellow Rebel Wolves making this magic happen," he wrote. "A privilege beyond words." He also congratulated all the nominees, winners, and everyone who released a game over the past 12 months.
So how did The Blood of Dawnwalker fare? It placed fifth in Ultimate Game of the Year (out of 12 nominees), second in PC Game of the Year (out of 10 nominees), and second in Best Storytelling. The game lost out to heavy hitters like Dispatch, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert. Not bad for a new studio's first game, right?
Tinc also highlighted the four nominations, including Will's performance as Coen. For a brand-new studio and its very first game, that's a big deal. "These are challenging times for our industry," Tinc added, "and there's nothing more encouraging than seeing developers applauding one another and celebrating each other's work."
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a blockbuster high-concept action RPG set in the Carpathian Mountains of the 14th century, where you have limited time to save your family from vampires. With founders who worked on The Witcher 3, it's a bold swing—and losing to established giants like Resident Evil Requiem is no shame.
It's refreshing to see a studio take losses with such grace and focus on the positive. The game may not have won, but it's clearly made an impression. What do you think—will you be picking up The Blood of Dawnwalker when it launches?
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