Gamers immediately drew comparisons between The Blood of Dawnwalker and The Witcher 4 upon noticing its release, citing similarities in ambiance and style—a testament to the project's creators, former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff.
Following the debut trailer, fervent online discussions erupted, speculating which game would achieve greater success. However, developers and former colleagues alike dismissed such comparisons as inappropriate. One X user eloquently stated, “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, chimed in, emphasizing the lack of rivalry: “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, also acknowledged the visual similarities between the two games' 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 has set an ambitious goal: to establish a new game series capable of rivaling established franchises. Based on the initial trailer, The Blood of Dawnwalker shows significant promise, potentially becoming a project as impressive as CDPR's renowned titles.
