The Parasight released update 1.005 for The Blood of Dawnwalker on September 9, 2026, targeting several progression-breaking bugs and technical performance issues on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While console players will see version 1.005, the update is identified as version 1.0.4 for PC users.
The most significant changes in this hotfix focus on two specific story quests that previously prevented players from advancing. In the “On the Run” quest, an infinite loading screen that triggered for some players has been resolved. Additionally, a bug in the “Deep Down” quest that trapped the character Coen inside a cave, halting story progress, has been fixed.
Quest and Gameplay Fixes
Beyond the primary story blockers, the patch includes a fix for a notable visual glitch where torches would grow uncontrollably in size during gameplay.
- On the Run: Resolved an infinite loading screen.
- Deep Down: Fixed a bug trapping Coen in a cave.
- Visuals: Fixed a bug causing torches to increase in size indefinitely.
PC Performance and Technical Improvements
The PC version receives specific attention regarding frame rate stability and compatibility with modern scaling technologies. Steam players who experienced sudden FPS drops while using controllers should find the issue resolved; the developer identified the cause as outdated GameInput software interacting with the Steam client.
For players using AMD FSR Frame Generation, a VSync issue that caused screen tearing or erratic frame delivery has been corrected. This update ensures that VSync now functions as intended when Frame Generation is active.
Detailed notes for these technical changes can be found on the official dawnwalkergame.com site.
Known Issues
The Parasight has confirmed that some technical issues remain under investigation following this update. Players currently experiencing stuttering while running the game in Windowed or Borderless modes may still encounter performance hitches. The development team is currently analyzing these reports for a future update; in the meantime, switching to Fullscreen mode may alleviate some of these stability concerns.
