Gamers have been buzzing about *The Blood of Dawnwalker*, drawing inevitable comparisons to *The Witcher 4*. The excitement stems from the fact that *The Blood of Dawnwalker* is crafted by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) staff members, evident in the striking similarities in ambiance and style. Following the release of the first trailer, fans have been fervently debating which game might outshine the other. However, both the developers and their former colleagues at CDPR are quick to dismiss these comparisons as unnecessary.

An X user encapsulated the sentiment perfectly, stating, “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 viewpoint highlights the community's desire to appreciate both games without pitting them against each other.

Patrick K. Mills, a veteran from *The Witcher 3* and *Cyberpunk 2077*, added his perspective to the conversation, emphasizing the camaraderie between the teams. He said, “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.” His comments underscore the deep respect and affection that exists between the developers.

Philippe Weber, the narrative director for *The Witcher 4*, also chimed in, noting the shared creative influences between the two projects. 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!” This statement reflects the friendly competition and mutual support among the creators.

Rebel Wolves, the studio behind *The Blood of Dawnwalker*, has set an ambitious goal to establish a new game series that can rival established franchises. The first trailer suggests that *The Blood of Dawnwalker* has the potential to become a project as impressive as CDPR's renowned works.