Does The Blood of Dawnwalker Run at 60 FPS? Performance Mode Explained

A guide to console performance and frame rate options for The Blood of Dawnwalker.

A warrior in a dramatic pose, holding a sword, with a glowing sun halo behind him and a mountainous landscape in the background.
A warrior in a dramatic pose, holding a sword, with a glowing sun halo behind him and a mountainous landscape in the background.

  • Primary Subject: The Blood of Dawnwalker
  • Key Update: Developer Rebel Wolves confirmed that The Blood of Dawnwalker will feature a day-one launch patch adding a 60 FPS Performance Mode for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: August 24, 2026
  • Quick Answer: The Blood of Dawnwalker will support 60 FPS on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X via a day-one launch patch.

During a previous gameplay stream, developer Rebel Wolves showcased The Blood of Dawnwalker's performance on console. To the surprise of many, however, the maximum frame rate was set at just 40 FPS.

This caused major concern among players, who noted how odd it was that even the PS5 Pro would likely only run the game at 40 FPS. For some, it was a major dealbreaker and raised serious questions about performance limitations at launch.

Thankfully, Rebel Wolves has now clarified the situation and provided an update on the availability of 60 FPS. Here's everything you need to know!

Will The Blood of Dawnwalker Run at 60 FPS on Consoles?

Yes, The Blood of Dawnwalker will run at 60 FPS on launch day across PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

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Credit: Rebel Wolves

Rebel Wolves took to the official The Blood of Dawnwalker X account to confirm that the game will receive a Performance Mode targeting 60 FPS on the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X on launch day. PS5 players will be able to pre-load the game from September 1.

They stated that they will confidently deliver the Performance Mode on launch day following questions they received regarding console performance. Rebel Wolves added that the mode was already in the works, but they "simply weren’t ready to promise it yet."

The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3 with a performance mode targeting 60 FPS on PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X.
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Credit: Rebel Wolves

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"We heard your feedback. It was clear how much this mattered to many of you, so we focused on finishing the next round of tests. Those results gave us the confidence we needed to confirm Performance Mode for Day 1," the studio said.

If you're on PC, you won't need to worry either. Playing The Blood of Dawnwalker on Ultra Mode will allow you to experience the game at 1440p and 60 FPS. For more details, check out our system requirements guide.

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