{
  "id": 15208723,
  "title": "The Blood of Dawnwalker's first major update will add directional animal petting and a new story mode that's easier than the previous story mode",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-first-major-update-will-add-directional",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:53:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-first-major-update-will-add-directional-animal-petting-and-a-new-story-mode-thats-easier-than-the-previous-story-mode/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Blood of Dawnwalker is set to receive its first major update, which will bring several new features to the vampire RPG. Among the additions is the ability for players to engage in \"directional animal petting,\" allowing them to stroke cats and dogs at different angles. This feature is being integrated into version 1.1 of the game, according to a developer update posted on X.\n\nIn addition to animal petting, the update will introduce a new, easier Story mode. This mode will feature an \"additional combat assist,\" making it more accessible for players who prefer to focus on the narrative and decision-making aspects of the game rather than mastering the swordplay. The existing Story mode will still be available, but it will be renamed \"Forgiving.\"\n\nAnother significant change in version 1.1 is the ability to rework abilities using the Draught of Mind Rebirth. This feature allows players to take back skill points they have allocated to the game's skill trees and redistribute them elsewhere, providing more flexibility in character development.\n\nOther minor improvements included in the update are enhanced combat targeting, improved traversal, camera tweaks, and updates to the game's FrameGen technology. In total, Rebel Wolves promises 1100 changes will be made to The Blood of Dawnwalker with this update. The studio emphasizes that none of these changes will pertain to the game's controversial time mechanic, despite it potentially not being present in a potential sequel. Furthermore, a sequel to The Blood of Dawnwalker is already in development, as the first game sold 1 million copies in its first three days on sale.",
  "summary": "\"What happens when you merge a directional combat system with an ability to pet dogs and cats?\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Players can now engage in directional animal petting in version 1.1.",
    "New Story mode with combat assist added for easier gameplay.",
    "Ability to rework abilities using Draught of Mind Rebirth."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}