Rebel Wolves released Hotfix 1.0.4 for its dark fantasy RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, on September 9, 2026. The update addresses a series of technical issues and progression blockers that emerged following the game’s launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S earlier this month.

While the patch primarily focuses on stability, it also marks the end of several visual oddities that quickly became community favorites. Among the most discussed is the removal of a placeholder asset colloquially known as the “red pipe.” According to reports from the game’s community, players discovered a bright red pipe in the silver mines during the prologue, which appeared to be a developer asset that was not intended for the final release. This asset was reportedly a placeholder for wooden ceiling beams that failed to load correctly in early versions of the game.

The hotfix also resolves a surreal interaction where dead NPCs were able to initiate dialogue with the player. This “chatty corpse” bug was fixed alongside a visual glitch that caused torches to grow uncontrollably, a phenomenon that could eventually clutter the game world if left unchecked. These fixes are detailed in the official Hotfix 1.0.4 notes provided by Rebel Wolves.

On a more technical level, the update addresses critical save game blockers and quest progression issues that prevented some players from moving forward in the narrative. For those playing on Steam, the patch fixes a specific performance issue where users experienced significant FPS drops when using controllers. This was attributed to outdated GameInput software on certain systems, a conflict that has now been resolved.

The Blood of Dawnwalker arrived on September 3, 2026, as the debut title from Rebel Wolves, a studio founded by former Witcher 3 director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz. Published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game has reached an audience of over 1 million players within its first week of release.

Following this initial success, the studio appears to be looking toward the future. Reports indicate that Rebel Wolves is currently recruiting for a lead writer to work on a potential sequel, suggesting that the dark fantasy world of Dawnwalker is intended to expand beyond this first installment.