Gamers have been buzzing about The Blood of Dawnwalker and its striking similarities to The Witcher 4, especially given that it was crafted by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff. The ambiance and style of The Blood of Dawnwalker have sparked conversations about which game might outshine the other. However, both the developers and their former colleagues at CDPR are keen to point out that these comparisons are not only unnecessary but also unproductive.
Following the release of the first trailer, fans took to social media to voice their opinions. An X user encapsulated the sentiment well, stating, "Dawnwalker looks amazing, just like The Witcher 4. Both works can exist together. One game doesn't mean the other is dead. It's not a competition. Let's show respect."
Patrick K. Mills, who contributed to missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, chimed in on the discussion, reinforcing that there is no rivalry between the teams. He remarked, "Anyone who tries to compare these games is doing the devil's work. The teams have a long history together, we hang out together, we play games together, our group chats are full of praise for each team. There's nothing but love here. The culture war will remain a culture war, but these games share a common origin and common values."
Philippe Weber, the narrative director for The Witcher 4, also highlighted the shared visual elements between the trailers of the two games. He shared a light-hearted anecdote, saying, "Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz and I were joking today about how the eyes in the dark in our two trailers were used as references to the TV series Midnight Mass to sell the idea early on. Many of the creators of the two games are friends, and we love seeing our friends succeed!"
Rebel Wolves, the studio behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, has set an ambitious goal to develop a new series of games that can stand toe-to-toe with established franchises. Based on the first trailer, The Blood of Dawnwalker appears poised to become a project as impressive as CDPR's acclaimed works.
