Gamers have taken notice of The Blood of Dawnwalker and are drawing parallels to The Witcher 4, largely due to the striking similarities in ambiance and style, which can be attributed to the project being spearheaded by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff members. Following the release of the first trailer, the gaming community has been buzzing with discussions about which of the two games might be more successful. However, both the developers of The Blood of Dawnwalker and their former colleagues at CDPR believe these comparisons are misplaced.
An X user encapsulated the sentiment, stating:
"Dawnwalker looks amazing, just like The Witcher 4. Both works can coexist harmoniously. The success of one does not doom the other. It's not about competition. Let's show some respect."
Patrick K. Mills, a key figure who contributed to the missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, chimed in to dispel any notions of rivalry:
"Comparing these games is misguided. The teams share a deep bond; we socialize, play games together, and our group chats are filled with mutual admiration. There's only love here. While the culture war may persist, these games stem from the same roots and uphold similar values."
Philippe Weber, the narrative director for The Witcher 4, also highlighted the shared visual cues in the trailers of both games:
"Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz and I were laughing about how we both used the eyes in the dark from the TV series Midnight Mass as a reference to pitch our ideas early on. Many of us working on these games are friends, and we're thrilled to see our friends thrive!"
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, The Blood of Dawnwalker shows promise to be as impactful as CDPR's renowned titles.
