Blood of Dawnwalker Is Getting a 60fps Mode on Consoles

The developers of The Blood of Dawnwalker have confirmed that a 60fps performance mode is on the way for console players, reversing course after the gaming community made its frustrations clearly heard. The studio acknowledged the feedback directly and signaled that the frame rate option would be added to the game.

Community Pressure Leads to a U-Turn

Console players pushed back after learning that The Blood of Dawnwalker would not initially offer a 60fps option, a feature that has become a baseline expectation for many players on current-generation hardware. The backlash was pointed enough that the developers felt compelled to respond publicly. According to Video Games Chronicle, the studio stated “We heard your feedback” as part of its confirmation that the performance mode would be added.

What the Developers Said

The team framed the decision as a direct response to player demand rather than a feature that had been planned all along. As GameSpot reported, the developers heard requests specifically for 60fps support and responded with confirmation that console players would receive the option. The studio did not bury the announcement or frame it as a minor update, instead acknowledging the community conversation around it.

Why This Matters for Console Players

The push for 60fps on consoles has been a recurring topic across the industry since the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X launched. Many players consider smoother frame rates a standard feature on current hardware, and titles that ship without a performance mode often face criticism at launch. The Blood of Dawnwalker adding this option before or at release is a meaningful shift, as retrofitting frame rate modes post-launch can sometimes introduce new issues that take additional patches to resolve.

The situation also reflects a broader pattern where vocal player communities are able to influence development decisions, particularly in the months leading up to a game’s release when studios still have room to make changes. Whether the 60fps mode will arrive at launch or through an update has not been confirmed in the available reporting.

Sources: GameSpot, Video Games Chronicle