Developers from the Rebel Wolves studio have officially confirmed that their upcoming role-playing game The Blood of Dawnwalker will receive a 60 frames per second performance mode for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. This will be made possible thanks to a special day-one patch, releasing simultaneously with the game's launch on September 3.

Community Reaction to Initial Showcases

Last week, the studio released a trailer showcasing console gameplay for its new action-adventure RPG. However, the new video caused an unexpected reaction and a wave of dissatisfaction among players. The video made it clear that on premium consoles, the game would not be able to run at 60 frames per second, targeting 40 fps instead.

For modern action games of this genre, 60 fps is considered the generally accepted standard, so fans massively expressed their disappointment. The hype around the project is very high, even amid other major fall releases. This is due to the fact that the Rebel Wolves studio was founded by former developers from CD Projekt Red, who previously worked on famous projects like The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077.

Team's Response and Available Graphics Modes

The studio quickly responded to its audience's feedback. On official pages, the developers explained that the performance mode was actually already in development but was in the active testing phase. They simply weren't ready to promise its appearance prematurely. Having completed another round of checks, the team gained the necessary confidence to officially confirm this mode for release day.

After installing the day-one patch, owners of current premium consoles will have a choice between several graphics settings options. The main modes will include:

  • Performance: 60 frames per second to ensure the smoothest possible gameplay.
  • Balanced: 40 frames per second with dynamic 4K resolution support.
  • Quality: 30 frames per second, also with dynamic 4K resolution support.

Technical Limitations for Other Platforms

Despite the positive news for the premium platforms, not all current-generation consoles will receive the same features. The developers confirmed that the less powerful Xbox Series S system will remain limited and will run exclusively at 30 frames per second.

At the same time, owners of the upcoming PS5 Pro console can expect general visual improvements that will be applied to all available graphics modes. Currently, Rebel Wolves representatives have not provided detailed explanations regarding exactly what graphical upgrades this version will bring.

The launch of The Blood of Dawnwalker is scheduled for September 3, and the promised day-one patch should resolve the community's main concern. Even though there is not much time left until release, the integration of 60 fps will be an important step to ensure a high-quality experience in this massive action RPG.