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The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Console Frame-Rate Options Confirmed
8/22/2026, 10:45:16 AM
Core Event: Limited Frame-Rate Modes on All Consoles
Rebel Wolves announced that the upcoming action-role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch without a 60 fps option on any console. The PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X will each offer two graphics presets: Quality, which targets dynamic 4K at 30 fps, and Balanced, which targets dynamic 4K at 40 fps. The PlayStation 5 Pro provides enhanced visual quality in both modes but retains the same frame-rate caps. No footage or specifications were shown for the Xbox Series S, and the studio has not detailed its performance targets.
Background & Context
Set in 14th-century Europe, the single-player RPG casts players as Coen, a half-human, half-vampire on a quest to rescue his family. Rebel Wolves, a Warsaw-based studio formed by former CD Projekt Red developers of *The Witcher 3*, is developing the title, while Bandai Namco will publish it. The game is slated for release on September 3, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S.
Data & Statistics
- Graphics presets: Quality – dynamic 4K, 30 fps target; Balanced – dynamic 4K, 40 fps target.
- Hardware parity: Identical frame-rate targets on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X.
- Display requirement: The 40 fps Balanced mode is designed for displays capable of 120 Hz output.
- Pricing (as of writing): PS5 Pro retails for $899; Xbox Series X for up to $799.
Official Statements & Responses
Rebel Wolves confirmed the two-mode structure and the absence of a 60 fps setting for console versions. The studio also noted that the PlayStation 5 Pro version will feature “additional graphical enhancements” in both Quality and Balanced modes, improving image sharpness through less aggressive dynamic resolution scaling. Bandai Namco, as co-publisher, reiterated the launch date of September 3, 2026 and the platform lineup but offered no further comment on performance options.
Timeline
- August 21, 2026 (occurred): Social-media reaction posted, citing frame-rate concerns.
- September 3, 2026 (scheduled): Official launch of *The Blood of Dawnwalker* on PC and consoles.
What’s Next
Rebel Wolves has not announced any post-launch patch plans to introduce a higher-frame-rate mode. The studio’s future updates may address performance optimization, but no timeline has been provided. Players seeking 60 fps at launch will need to wait for the PC version, which supports higher frame rates through upscaling technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS.
