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

Gamers have taken note of The Blood of Dawnwalker, sparking comparisons to The Witcher 4. This buzz is largely due to the project being helmed by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff, whose influence is evident in the game's ambiance and stylistic choices.

Following the release of the first trailer, fans have been buzzing with discussions about which game might outshine the other. However, both the developers behind The Blood of Dawnwalker and their former colleagues at CDPR maintain that such comparisons are unwarranted. A sentiment echoed by an X user who stated:

"Dawnwalker looks amazing, much like The Witcher 4. Both projects can thrive alongside each other. One game's success doesn't spell doom for the other. It's not a competition. Let's maintain respect."

Patrick K. Mills, a veteran of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, chimed in on the discussion, underscoring the absence of rivalry between the teams:

"Those who pit these games against each other are misguided. Our teams share a deep bond; we socialize, play games together, and our group chats overflow with mutual admiration. There's nothing but camaraderie here. The so-called culture war will stay a culture war, but these games stem from a shared origin and uphold common values."

Philippe Weber, narrative director for The Witcher 4, also pointed out the visual parallels between the trailers of the two games:

"Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz and I were laughing today about how we both used the eerie eyes in the dark from our trailers, drawing inspiration from the TV series Midnight Mass to pitch the concept early on. Many of us who worked on these games are close friends, and we're thrilled to see each other succeed!"

Rebel Wolves, the studio behind The Blood of Dawnwalker, has set an ambitious goal—to forge a new series that can stand toe-to-toe with established franchises. Based on the first trailer, The Blood of Dawnwalker seems poised to be an equally captivating project as those from CDPR.