Gamers have been buzzing about *The Blood of Dawnwalker*, drawing parallels to *The Witcher 4* due to its striking similarities in ambiance and style. This project, crafted by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff members, has caught the attention of fans worldwide. Following the release of the first trailer, discussions have surged regarding which game might outshine the other. However, both the developers and their former colleagues at CDPR believe these comparisons are unwarranted.

An X user expressed their thoughts, saying, “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 from *The Witcher 3* and *Cyberpunk 2077* development teams, who emphasized the lack of rivalry between the teams. He stated, “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 chimed in, highlighting the shared visual elements in the trailers of both games. He mentioned, “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 create a new series of games that can stand toe-to-toe with established franchises. Based on the first trailer, *The Blood of Dawnwalker* shows promise to be an equally impressive project as those from CDPR.