The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new game developed by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff, has sparked comparisons to The Witcher 4, due to stylistic similarities. Following the release of its debut trailer, online discussions comparing the potential success of both games ignited. However, developers and former colleagues alike have dismissed these 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."
This sentiment was echoed by Patrick K. Mills, a veteran who contributed to missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. He stated, "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, added that the trailers for both games share visual similarities, 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 The Blood of Dawnwalker, aims to establish a new, competitive game franchise. Initial reactions to the trailer suggest The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to rival CDPR's established titles.
