Rebel Wolves has shown that The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 3, 2026, without a dedicated Performance mode. Standard PS5 and Xbox Series X players will still have a 60 FPS option, however, as the frame-rate-first setting is labeled Balanced.
On PS5 and Xbox Series X, Quality uses Dynamic 4K and targets 30 FPS. Balanced also uses Dynamic 4K, but raises the target to 60 FPS. The option’s name may sound like a middle ground, but on these two consoles it serves as the smoother choice despite not carrying the usual Performance label.
PS5 Pro gets enhanced visuals with a 40 FPS ceiling
PS5 Pro uses the same two mode names with different performance targets. Its Quality mode targets Dynamic 4K at 30 FPS, while Balanced targets Dynamic 4K at 40 FPS. Both settings receive enhanced visual quality, but the console footage does not show a 60 FPS mode for Sony’s upgraded system.
The footage also does not show a lower-resolution option that could push frame rates higher. Responses to the console footage have included requests for that kind of setting, particularly on PS5 Pro. Xbox Series S settings were not revealed, leaving owners without a confirmed resolution or frame-rate target ahead of launch.
The Blood of Dawnwalker follows Coen, a young man caught between human and vampiric abilities. The game is directed by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, known for his work as game director on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. A 60 FPS performance patch has not been announced.
For standard PS5 and Xbox Series X owners, Balanced is the clear choice for smoother movement and combat. PS5 Pro players will have to choose between the sharper 30 FPS Quality presentation and the smoother 40 FPS Balanced setting, while Series S owners are still waiting for more information.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker
Developed by Rebel Wolves
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.
- Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Perspective Third person
- Modes Single player
- Release September 3, 2026
- Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment
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