The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff, has sparked comparisons to The Witcher 4, fueled by stylistic similarities evident in its debut trailer. Online discussions comparing the potential success of both games have ensued. However, developers and former colleagues from both teams dismiss such comparisons as inappropriate.
One X user commented, "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, a veteran who contributed to missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, added his voice, stating, "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, narrative director for The Witcher 4, acknowledged the visual similarities between the trailers, explaining, "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 Dawnwalker, aims to establish a new franchise capable of rivaling established giants. Initial reactions to the trailer suggest The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to be a truly remarkable title, holding its own against CDPR's acclaimed works.
