The creators of The Witcher 4 are backing the authors of The Blood of Dawnwalker. CDPR does not compete with Rebel Wolves

The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new game developed by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff, has sparked comparisons to The Witcher 4, drawing significant attention from gamers. The stylistic similarities and overall ambiance have fueled speculation about which game will ultimately prove more successful.

However, developers from both teams have actively dismissed these comparisons as inappropriate. An X user aptly summarized the sentiment: "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 The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077's missions. He emphasized the strong collaborative history between the teams, stating, "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, further clarified the similarities, noting that the striking "eyes in the dark" visual element featured in both trailers was a shared reference to the TV series Midnight Mass, used early in the development process to convey a similar artistic vision. He added, "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 a high bar for itself, aiming to establish a new franchise capable of rivaling established giants. Initial reactions to the trailer suggest The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to be a truly remarkable title, holding its own against CDPR's acclaimed works.