The Blood of Dawnwalker won’t punish your old gaming PC, but your PS5 might struggle

The Blood of Dawnwalker, an upcoming dark-fantasy action RPG from Rebel Wolves, boasts ambitious hardware requirements for optimal performance. The minimum specifications call for a GTX 1060 or RX 580 graphics card paired with 16GB RAM, while the recommended specs specify an RTX 4060, RX 7600 XT or Intel Arc B580. Notably, these targets assume upscaling at a Balanced setting using technologies like DLSS, FSR or XeSS, which are becoming increasingly common.

However, the fact that a GTX 1060 or RX 580 can deliver a 1080p/30fps experience is encouraging, suggesting the game should have ample resources for older hardware at native resolutions if expectations are realistic. Console players can choose between Quality (dynamic 4K at 30fps) and Balanced (dynamic 4K at 40fps on PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X) modes.

The PS5 Pro offers an enhanced visual quality but doesn't provide a higher frame-rate target. While no 60fps mode is available on the PS5 Pro, a 40fps mode is a step up from 30fps. Despite this, gamers accustomed to 60fps may find the upper limit limiting. Nevertheless, The Blood of Dawnwalker appears to be an ambitious RPG, and early gameplay footage suggests it has much to offer.

Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by CD Projekt Red veterans, brings a wealth of experience to the project. If the team can optimize the visuals and systems effectively, this could be a game where the technical compromises make more sense once played. Meanwhile, Nintendo's ongoing efforts to combat Switch emulation persist, with the company reportedly targeting over 400 emulator-related GitHub repositories in a single day.

This aggressive takedown campaign reflects Nintendo's commitment to protecting its intellectual property. Additionally, Riot Games has announced the end of active development for 2XKO, its League of Legends fighting game, in December 2026. This decision, made less than a year after the game's full launch, indicates that the game may not receive further development.

However, the servers will remain active, and players can continue to enjoy the game. Lastly, Samsung Display unveiled a 16-inch OLED panel at IMID 2026, specifically designed for laptops, boasting a remarkable 300Hz refresh rate.