Witcher 4 Creators Support Blood of Dawnwalker Authors; CDPR Not Competing with Rebel Wolves

Gamers have been buzzing about The Blood of Dawnwalker, often drawing parallels to The Witcher 4 due to the striking similarities in ambiance and style. This project, crafted by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) team members, has sparked a flurry of discussions following the release of its first trailer. Enthusiasts are eager to predict which game will triumph, yet the developers and their ex-colleagues maintain that these comparisons are unwarranted.

An X user encapsulated 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, a veteran from The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, weighed in on the conversation, emphasizing the absence of 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."

Philippe Weber, the narrative director for The Witcher 4, also highlighted the shared visual elements in the trailers of both games. 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 set an ambitious goal to launch a new series that can stand toe-to-toe with established franchises. Based on the initial trailer, it's clear that The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to be just as impactful as CDPR's renowned titles.