In a recent interview, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz, the former lead quest designer of The Witcher 3, shed light on the challenges faced by CD Projekt Red in blending a grand narrative with an open-world setting. Initially, the team harbored doubts about the feasibility of integrating expansive storytelling, typically found in linear RPGs like The Witcher 2, into the vast, explorative nature of an open-world game.

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"Few games have dared to attempt what we did: blending expansive storytelling techniques, usually reserved for linear RPGs with corridor-like structures, such as The Witcher 2, and adapting them to fit an open-world experience," Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz

Despite these initial reservations, CDPR boldly pursued their vision, resulting in the creation of The Witcher 3, a game widely acclaimed as one of the greatest RPGs of all time. Today, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz heads Rebel Wolves, a studio working on their new title, The Blood of Dawnwalker. Set in an alternate medieval Eastern Europe with dark fantasy elements, this game centers around vampires, promising a rich and immersive experience.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is currently in development for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms. While an official release date remains undisclosed, fans can look forward to a gameplay reveal this summer, heightening anticipation for what promises to be another groundbreaking addition to the RPG genre.