Gamers have been buzzing about *The Blood of Dawnwalker*, drawing parallels to *The Witcher 4* due to its striking similarities in ambiance and style. This excitement stems from the fact that *The Blood of Dawnwalker* was crafted by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff members. Following the release of the first trailer, fans eagerly debated which of these games might outshine the other. However, both the developers and their former colleagues at CDPR believe such comparisons are unnecessary.
An insightful comment from an X user encapsulated this sentiment perfectly: “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*, reinforced this perspective by stating 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.”
Adding to the conversation, Philippe Weber, the narrative director for *The Witcher 4*, highlighted that the trailers for both games share similar visual cues. He shared, “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 ambitiously set out to create a new gaming series that can stand toe-to-toe with renowned franchises. Judging by the first trailer, *The Blood of Dawnwalker* shows immense potential to become a project as impactful as CDPR's acclaimed works.
