The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) employees, has sparked comparisons to The Witcher 4 due to stylistic similarities. Following the release of its debut trailer, online discussions erupted speculating which game would achieve greater success. However, developers and former colleagues alike dismiss such comparisons as inappropriate.
One X user commented, "Dawnwalker looks amazing, just like The Witcher 4. Both works can coexist. One game doesn't negate the other. It's not a competition. Let's show respect."
Patrick K. Mills, a veteran who contributed to missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, added his voice, stating, "Anyone comparing these games is engaging in mischief. The teams share a long history; we socialize, play games, and our group chats overflow with mutual admiration. There's only goodwill here. The culture wars are separate, but these games share a common origin and values."
Philippe Weber, narrative director for The Witcher 4, acknowledged the visual similarities between the trailers, explaining, "Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz and I joked today about how the 'eyes in the dark' in both our trailers referenced the TV series Midnight Mass, an early concept selling point. Many creators on both teams are friends, and we're thrilled to see our friends succeed!"
Rebel Wolves, the studio behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, aims to establish a new, competitive game franchise. Initial trailer reactions suggest The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to rival CDPR's established titles.
