Hotfix 1.0.5 improves shader compilation to help with PC stuttering
The Steam update improves the shader compilation pipeline, which the developer says can fix stuttering for some users.
PC requirements and stuttering fixes · Official announcement
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Official announcements, patch notes and trailers, arranged from the newest story back.
Read story An easier Story difficulty and combat changes are planned for early October
The director’s Eurogamer interview previews the next major update. These are development plans, with no exact release date announced in the interview.
Read story Hotfix 1.0.5 improves shader compilation for PC stuttering
The September 10 Steam hotfix improves shader compilation and may reduce stuttering for some PC players.
Read story Hotfix 1.0.4 fixes saving, quest blockers and controller FPS drops
The September 9 Steam update fixes blocked saves and several quest problems, makes the rag optional in Smoke and Ashes, and addresses controller-related frame-rate drops.
Read story Hotfix 1.0.3 adds DualSense support on Steam
The September 4 PC hotfix adds DualSense support on Steam, with Rebel Wolves saying that further comfort and stability improvements are still planned.
Read story Hotfix 1.0.2 fixes early quests and PC controller input
The first post-launch hotfix addresses Farkas, Lunka, Uriashi and PC controller input, while the developers list current performance and shader-compilation workarounds.
Read story The Blood of Dawnwalker is available now
The Blood of Dawnwalker launched on September 3, 2026. The announcement introduces Vale Sangora and links to the opening video and available editions.
Read story Global release timing confirmed the September 3 PC unlock
The official release-timing announcement set a single September 3 PC unlock and confirmed that preload began 48 hours beforehand.
Read story Skills & Power outlines Coen’s three progression paths
The official Skills & Power bulletin introduces Swordmastery, Witchcraft and Vampirism, along with shared XP, manuals, Corruption and time-based growth.
Read story Dawnwalker arrived on GeForce NOW at launch
Bandai Namco’s official announcement confirmed launch-day availability on GeForce NOW for members who wanted to stream into Vale Sangora.
Read story Launch Trailer previews the journey to Vale Sangora
Revealed during gamescom Opening Night Live, the Launch Trailer gave players an action-focused look at the journey through Vale Sangora and its vampire rulers.
Read story Everything You Need to Know trailer introduces core mechanics
With less than a month to go before launch, the official gameplay overview trailer introduced the game’s main features and mechanics.
Read story Steam achievements revealed: 46 challenges from day one
The official Steam update revealed 46 achievements available from day one, tied to the journey’s dangers, secrets and life-changing choices.
Read story Swordmastery bulletin explains a flexible combat path
Community Bulletin Board #10 presents Swordmastery as an adaptable combat path rooted in Coen’s early training and the game’s flexible approach to swordplay.