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

Comparisons between The Blood of Dawnwalker and The Witcher 4 have ignited online discussions since the release of Dawnwalker's first trailer. The similarities in style and ambiance, fueled by the involvement of former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff in the Dawnwalker project, have led many to speculate which game will ultimately triumph.

However, developers and former colleagues from both teams have actively refuted the notion of a competition. An 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."

Patrick K. Mills, a veteran who contributed to missions in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, reinforced this sentiment: "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, even highlighted a shared creative influence: "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 a bold goal: to establish a new, major game franchise. Initial reactions to the trailer suggest The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to rival CDPR's acclaimed titles.