Witcher 4 Creators Support Blood of Dawnwalker Authors, No Competition with Rebel Wolves

Gamers have taken notice of The Blood of Dawnwalker, drawing parallels to The Witcher 4 due to the striking similarities in ambiance and style, a testament to the game being crafted by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff members. The release of the first trailer sparked lively discussions among fans about which game might outshine the other. However, both the developers and their former colleagues at CDPR believe such comparisons are unwarranted.

An X user captured the sentiment perfectly, 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 Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, chimed in on the discussion, emphasizing the lack 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 commented on the visual similarities between the trailers of the two games. He shared a light-hearted moment, saying, "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 create a new series of games that can stand toe-to-toe with established franchises. Based on the initial trailer, it appears that The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to be as impactful as CDPR's renowned works.