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The gist
Rebel Wolves confirms 60FPS Performance Mode for The Blood of Dawnwalker on PS5 and PS5 Pro via day one patch. The reversal follows player backlash over initially announced 30FPS and.
Background
The Blood of Dawnwalker, a highly anticipated vampire RPG from Rebel Wolves, was initially announced to offer only 30FPS Quality and 40FPS Balanced modes on PS5 and PS5 Pro, with no 60FPS option. This drew criticism from players, especially given the PS5 Pro's capabilities. In response, the developer confirmed a Performance Mode targeting 60FPS will be available via a day one patch on September 3, 2026.
How it unfolded
- Aug 21, 2026Rebel Wolves reveals graphical modes for The Blood of Dawnwalker, listing only 30FPS Quality and 40FPS Balanced on PS5 and PS5 Pro, with no 60FPS option.
- Aug 24, 2026Following player backlash, Rebel Wolves confirms a Performance Mode targeting 60FPS will be included in a day one patch for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X.
- Sep 3, 2026The Blood of Dawnwalker launches with the day one patch adding the 60FPS Performance Mode.
Who’s saying what
- Players
- Many players expressed disappointment and frustration over the initial lack of 60FPS, with some threatening to buy the PC version instead.
- Developer
- Rebel Wolves said the Performance Mode was still in testing and not ready to promise at release, but they heard the feedback and rushed to include it.