Gamers immediately noticed similarities between The Blood of Dawnwalker and The Witcher 4, sparking a flurry of comparisons. The project's ambiance and style strongly suggest the involvement of former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff, a fact further fueling the discussion.
Following the release of the first trailer, online forums buzzed with speculation about which game would ultimately prove more successful. However, developers from both teams have actively pushed back against such comparisons. 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.”
This sentiment was echoed by Patrick K. Mills, a veteran who contributed to missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. He emphasized the collaborative spirit 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 highlighted the shared creative influences, noting the similar visual elements in both games' trailers. He revealed, “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 considerable promise and has the potential to become a project as impressive as any from CDPR.
