Gamers have taken notice of The Blood of Dawnwalker, sparking comparisons to The Witcher 4 due to the striking similarities in ambiance and style, attributed to the project being crafted by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff members. Following the release of the first trailer, fans have been buzzing about which game might outshine the other. However, the developers and their former colleagues argue that such comparisons are unwarranted. 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 the missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, chimed in to dispel any notions of rivalry between the teams:
"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 cues in the trailers of the two games:
"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 launch a new series of games that can hold their own against established franchises. Based on the initial trailer, The Blood of Dawnwalker shows promise to be as impactful as CDPR's renowned projects.
