The Blood of Dawnwalker Hotfix 1.0.4 Fixes Quest Blocks and PC Issues

Rebel Wolves also fixed saving problems, blocked attacks, GameInput-related FPS drops, and VSync issues with FSR Frame Generation.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker protagonist raises a hand beside a sword beneath an orange eclipse

Rebel Wolves released Hotfix 1.0.4 for The Blood of Dawnwalker, bringing stability improvements alongside fixes for quest progression, combat, saving, and several PC-specific problems.

One of the more unusual fixes removes a bright red placeholder pipe from the silver mines. The asset was marked “DO NOT USE” and repeated that warning text, making it difficult for players to miss. The hotfix also prevents dead NPCs from starting conversations and stops torches from growing uncontrollably.

Gameplay issues addressed by the patch include Coen becoming trapped inside certain houses, blocking failing under specific conditions, and players being unable to save. The hotfix also prevents dead NPCs from starting conversations and fixes a tutorial progression problem tied to using Voracious Bite too quickly.

PC players receive a few extra fixes. Connecting a controller through outdated GameInput software should no longer cause FPS drops on Steam, while VSync should behave correctly when FSR Frame Generation is active. Quality preset mods should also apply properly after the update. Steam will download the hotfix the next time its client launches.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Hotfix 1.0.4 Patch Notes

The update covers stability, gameplay, quests, art, audio, miscellaneous issues, and a PC plugin fix.

Stability

Multiple improvements to the game’s stability.

Gameplay

Fixed an issue that blocked the tutorial progress if Voracious Bite was used a bit too fast.
Fixed issues that caused Coen to get stuck inside certain houses with no way of getting out.
Crake can now talk to Coen even during his training sequence.
Dead NPCs can no longer start dialogues.
Fixed an issue that disabled blocking under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue that blocked players from saving the game.

Quests

Ocha will no longer attack Coen when attacked by guards.
Fixed an issue that caused Coen to get stuck in a cave in the “Deep Down” quest.
Fixed an issue that caused Murohn to not spawn under certain circumstances.
Fixed an issue that caused one of the possible solutions for the “Hive and Seek” quest to end prematurely.
Progressing the “On the Run” quest no longer causes infinite loading.
“A Lone Wolf’s Hunt” now appropriately shows the difficulty level.
Fixed an issue that caused a soft-lock after following Sara.
Investigating the rag is now optional in the “Smoke and Ashes” quest.
Fixed an issue that caused a blocker in “The Heart Wants What It Wants” quest.

Art

Coen and Iorgu will now drink from their cups even on low graphical settings.
We are no longer using that one red pipe asset we weren’t supposed to use.

Audio

Fixed issues that caused music to stop playing in the prologue.

Miscellaneous

[STEAM ONLY] Connecting controllers with the outdated GameInput software should no longer cause FPS drops.
Torches can no longer grow uncontrollably.
Fixed an issue that prevented Quality preset mods from applying properly.

Plugin

[PC ONLY] Fixed issues with VSync when using FSR Frame Generation.

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The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.