The Blood of Dawnwalker Console Modes Top Out at 40 FPS

What PS5 Pro adds—and what it does not

The PS5 Pro uses the same announced 30-fps Quality and 40-fps Balanced targets as the standard PS5. Its advantage is described as “enhanced visual quality across both modes,” although the available announcement does not specify every visual improvement.

Most notably, the extra console power does not bring a 60-fps mode. The PS5 Pro therefore improves image quality rather than raising the announced frame-rate ceiling.

Xbox Series S details remain unclear

Rebel Wolves has shown or detailed the console modes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X, but separate resolution and frame-rate specifications for Xbox Series S have not been disclosed in the available reporting.

That means Series S owners do not yet have a confirmed breakdown of its graphics presets, dynamic-resolution range, or frame-rate target. Any more specific expectations would be speculation.

Why the announcement has drawn criticism

The absence of a 60-fps mode has frustrated players who view higher frame rates as an important option in a current-generation action RPG. The reaction has been especially pointed because the PS5 Pro also tops out at the announced 40-fps Balanced target.

Some commenters have said they would rather buy the PC version, where frame-rate settings can generally be adjusted to match the available hardware. That is reported player sentiment, not evidence of a confirmed change in sales plans or demand.

What kind of game is The Blood of Dawnwalker?

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a single-player, open-world dark-fantasy action RPG set in an alternate version of 14th-century Europe. Its protagonist is Coen, a half-human, half-vampire “Dawnwalker” trying to save his family.

Rebel Wolves is developing the game, while Bandai Namco is publishing it. The game is scheduled to launch on September 3, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Is a future 60-fps mode possible?

A later update cannot be ruled out, but the current announcement provides no public commitment, timeline, or technical details for a future 60-fps console mode. For now, the confirmed console plan is limited to 30 fps in Quality mode and 40 fps in Balanced mode, with PS5 Pro receiving additional visual enhancements rather than a higher frame-rate option.