{
  "id": 8959488,
  "title": "The Blood of Dawnwalker getting a new difficulty option, combat changes and more in game's first \"big\" patch scheduled for early October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-getting-a-new-difficulty-option-combat",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:41:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/blood-of-dawnwalker-difficulty-combat-patch-update"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Blood of Dawnwalker, a game developed by Rebel Wolves, is set to receive its first major patch in early October. This update will introduce several new features and improvements to enhance the gaming experience. Among the changes is the addition of a new difficulty option, which will be an easier one compared to the current game's easiest difficulty, Story mode. The existing Story difficulty will be renamed as a separate difficulty level, giving the game a total of five difficulty levels: Story, the newly renamed Story, Fair, Challenging, and Duelist. Additionally, the game will feature combat targeting changes, an improved escape mechanism from battles, and an adjustment to the game's targeting system for stun-like crowd-control abilities. The studio is also considering a New Game Plus mode and potentially adding new enemies to increase variety. Addressing performance issues, the patch will tackle performance concerns, with the goal of achieving over 60 FPS for most players, while acknowledging that some may still wish for higher frame rates. Lastly, the patch will improve the game's enemy behavior, making it easier for players to escape combat and run freely through the world, without getting stuck on scenery.",
  "summary": "Speaking to Eurogamer, The Blood of Dawnwalker game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz has discussed several game improvements coming in a \"big patch\" currently scheduled for early October - including a brand new difficulty option, combat targeting changes, and making it easier to escape from battles by running away. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "\"The Blood of Dawnwalker\" gets new difficulty option",
    "Combat targeting and escape mechanisms improved",
    "Patch aims for over 60 FPS, addressing performance issues"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Eurogamer",
        "title": "The Blood of Dawnwalker cost less than expected to make - it's more of a double-A game than a triple-A blockbuster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/the-blood-of-dawnwalker-cost-less-than-expected-to-make-its-more-of-a",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:32:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}