{
  "id": 9167314,
  "title": "Following a strong start, Rebel Wolves line up The Blood of Dawnwalker's first big patch for next month, adding in a new, easier difficulty mode and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/following-a-strong-start-rebel-wolves-line-up-the-blood-of",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T16:32:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/following-a-strong-start-rebel-wolves-line-up-the-blood-of-dawnwalkers-first-big-patch-for-next-month-adding-in-a-new-easier-difficulty-mode-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After a successful launch for The Blood of Dawnwalker that faced some criticism over its timer mechanic, developer Rebel Wolves is preparing the game’s first major update for early October, according to game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. The update will introduce an easier difficulty mode, catering to players who prefer a less challenging experience, as well as a new difficulty level dubbed “Demanding” or similar. The easier mode aims to alleviate frustrations with navigating around obstacles and escaping combat, as the current system can feel clunky.\n\nCombat will also see some adjustments, including the camera automatically switching to another enemy when using a stun ability. This change was implemented after players noticed unintended interactions during gameplay reviews. Additionally, stunned enemies will require three hits to remove the stun effect, though this may be subject to change based on player feedback.\n\nPerformance issues on PC were a concern, largely due to the numerous hardware configurations. Rebel Wolves is actively seeking input from players regarding their systems to address these concerns. The developers also hinted at the possibility of a “New Game Plus” mode, which could include new enemies for added variety, but no further details were provided at this time.",
  "summary": "After a rip-roaring start for The Blood of Dawnwalker (one that has seen a bit of pushback against its timer mechanic , and an apparent confirmation of a sequel being in the works ), developer Rebel Wolves are gearing up for the game's first big update, one that'll introduce a new difficult mode and a suite of improvement, most likely arriving early October. Read more",
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  "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."
}