Overview
- Rebel Wolves announced on Monday, Aug. 24 that a Performance Mode targeting 60 frames per second will be provided at launch for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X through a day‑one patch.
- The studio says the 60 FPS mode was already in development but accelerated final testing after player feedback over the weekend, allowing it to confirm the feature for launch.
- PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X will offer three selectable modes—Performance (target 60 FPS), Balanced (target 40 FPS) and Quality (target 30 FPS)—while Xbox Series S will be capped at a 30 FPS target.
- The original console trailer that listed only 30 FPS and 40 FPS modes was set to private after the reaction, and multiple outlets report the announcement followed sustained online criticism.
- The decision reflects technical tradeoffs from using Unreal Engine 5 on a large open‑world RPG and points to a wider industry pattern of shipping performance fixes via day‑one patches rather than in pre‑release promotional builds.