The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new game developed by former CD Projekt Red (CDPR) employees, has drawn significant comparisons to The Witcher 4 since its initial trailer release. The stylistic similarities and overall ambiance have fueled speculation about which game will ultimately achieve greater success.

However, developers and former colleagues from both teams have actively discouraged such comparisons, emphasizing the lack of rivalry. An X user aptly 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, further highlighted the shared creative influences, noting that the similar visual elements in both trailers, such as the "eyes in the dark," were both inspired by the TV series Midnight Mass. He added, "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, aims to establish a new and competitive game franchise. Early indications from the trailer suggest The Blood of Dawnwalker has the potential to rival CDPR's acclaimed titles.