The Blood of Dawnwalker Patch Notes

Patch 1.0.5 September 10, 2026

  • Improvements to the shader compilation pipeline, which can fix stuttering issues for some users.
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Patch 1.0.4 September 9, 2026

  • Improved the game's stability.
  • Fixed several issues that blocked quest progression.
  • Fixed an issue that blocked players from saving the game.
  • Connecting controllers with the outdated GameInput software should no longer cause FPS drops.
  • Torches can no longer grow uncontrollably.
  • Multiple improvements to the game's stability.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fixed issues that caused music to stop playing in the prologue.
  • Connecting controllers with the outdated GameInput software should no longer cause FPS drops.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.
  • Fixed issues with VSync when using FSR Frame Generation.
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Patch 1.0.3 September 4, 2026

  • Added DualSense® support on Steam
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Patch 1.0.2 September 3, 2026

  • Coen can talk to Farkas now even after killing all NPCs around him
  • Lunka no longer gets lost when leading Coen in the tutorial
  • Uriashi blacksmith learned how to craft a certain holy sword
  • Adjustments to controller dead zone and input issues while sprinting (PC Only)
  • Game stuttering when in Windowed / Borderless mode (workaround: please try launching the game in Full Screen)
  • Game crashing on compiling shaders (fix: please check if your BIOS is up to date, more info: here )
  • Missing option of mapping buttons on a PS5 gamepad
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Patch 2026-08-10 August 10, 2026

  • 25 visible achievements
  • 21 hidden achievements
  • Combat mastery
  • Vampiric progression
  • Witchcraft abilities
  • Exploration and discovery
  • Story progression
  • Character development
  • The Blood of Dawnwalker – Finish the story.
  • Throne of Thorns – Reach peak Infamy in Vale Sangora.
  • Better Safe than Sorry – Behead an enemy with Artery Strike while they're also hexed with Burning Blood.
  • Make It Rain – Cause an enemy to explode using an Active Ability.
  • Absolutely Insatiable – Have 3 Passive Abilities equipped at the same time.
  • Untouchable – Perform 5 Perfect Blocks in a row.
  • Capture the Flag – Tear down all of Brencis's flags.
  • Bird's-Eye View – Climb all the towers and scout the surrounding areas.
  • Big-City Living – Visit the City of Svartrau.
  • Tour Guide Training – Visit all of Vale Sangora's villages.
  • Delivery Delay – Destroy 8 vrakhiri transports.
  • Glass Ceiling – Reach Level 50.
  • Mastery – Level up one Swordmastery, Witchcraft, or Vampiric Ability to its full potential.
  • Master of Arms – Unlock an Ultimate Perk in the Swordmastery tree.
  • Arch Warlock – Unlock an Ultimate Perk in the Witchcraft tree.
  • Creature of the Night – Unlock an Ultimate Perk in the Vampirism tree.
  • Dead Man Talkin' – Speak with a dead person using the Compel Soul Witchcraft Ability.
  • Shadow Roamer – Travel 1000 metres using Vampiric Abilities.
  • Balanced Diet – Quench your thirst by drinking 10 animals, humans, or monsters.
  • Smuggler – Earn 1000 denarii selling silver.
  • Miser – Accumulate 5000 denarii. What are you planning to buy, mate?
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