Rebel Wolves Confirms Day One 60 FPS Performance Patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Following fan backlash over console footage, developer Rebel Wolves confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker will feature a day one 60 fps performance mode on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X, though the Xbox Series S version remains capped at 30 fps.
Console players can finally breathe a sigh of relief. As reported by Polygon, developer Rebel Wolves has officially confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker will feature a day one performance mode targeting 60 fps on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X when it launches on September 3. Players will have the flexibility to choose between quality at 30 fps, a balanced mode at 40 fps, and the much-demanded performance mode at 60 fps.
This announcement arrives just in time to quell a growing wave of community frustration. Following a recently private YouTube video that only showcased the quality and balanced modes, fan backlash quickly flooded comment sections across the internet, with players pointing out that 30 fps on current generation hardware in 2026 simply falls short of modern expectations. Rebel Wolves addressed the community on social media, clarifying that the performance mode was already undergoing testing internally, but the team held off on the promise until they were certain they could deliver.
Unfortunately, not every platform is joining the 60 fps club. Xbox Series S owners will see the game capped at 30 fps at launch, reflecting the ongoing optimization challenges developers face when balancing performance across differing console specs. Still, for the majority of the player base, quick responsiveness from the studio has managed to turn a potential PR misstep into a win for community advocacy.
Tags: The Blood of Dawnwalker, Rebel Wolves, Console Gaming, Game Performance, PlayStation 5
Original article: Polygon