All Known Problems
The complete index. Filter by symptom, then open the page that owns the problem — this hub routes, it does not re-explain the fix.
Saving Problems
Locked saving, disabled save options and lost progress.
Saving is currently locked
Partially addressed in Hotfix 1.0.5
Hotfix 1.0.5 fixed one issue that could block saving. It does not establish that every “Saving is currently locked” case has the same cause or is now resolved.
Still seeing it on 1.0.5?
Diagnose saving →Save file location →Saving Problems
“Saving is currently locked”
One save blocker was fixed in Hotfix 1.0.4, but that does not prove every locked-save case is resolved.
StatusPartially fixed · 1.0.4
Hotfix 1.0.4 fixed one issue that could block saving. That does not establish that every “Saving is currently locked” case has the same cause or is now resolved.
Diagnose →Saving Problems
Save option is disabled
Manual Save or Quicksave greyed out. One blocking cause was fixed in 1.0.4; the diagnosis below still applies.
StatusPartially fixed · 1.0.4
Hotfix 1.0.4 fixed one issue that could block saving. The 1.0.4 notes do not claim to fix every locked-save cause.
Diagnose →Saving Problems
Lost recent progress
Compare the last manual save, quicksave and autosave timestamps before loading anything. Protect the newest valid save first.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Check →Crash Problems
Startup, shader compilation and repeatable crashes.
Crash Problems
Crash / black screen
Start by choosing when it happens: before the menu, during shader compilation, loading a save, in a cutscene, when changing area, or at random.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Check →Stuttering & Performance
Shader stutter, borderless stutter and FPS drops.
Stuttering & Performance
Stuttering / low FPS
Update to 1.0.4 first. The latest patch adds stability improvements and fixes a Steam FPS drop tied to outdated GameInput software, but it does not claim to fix every stutter.
StatusPartially fixed · 1.0.4
Hotfix 1.0.4 includes multiple stability improvements and fixes FPS drops caused by connecting controllers with outdated GameInput software on Steam. It does not claim to fix every stutter case.
Update first →Controller Problems
Sprint, dead zones, mapping and input switching.
Controller Problems
Sprint keeps stopping
Controller dead zones and sprint input were adjusted in Hotfix 1.0.2 and again in 1.0.4. Update first, then check the input and platform.
StatusWorkaround available
Check →Controller Problems
Controller or input problem
Check the platform, connection type and current version. Hotfix 1.0.4 adjusted dead zones and sprint input, which may change what you are seeing.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Check →Sprint, controller and FPS checks
Start with the affected input, platform and current game version. Update to the latest patch before testing a workaround.
Sprint keeps stopping
Addressed in Hotfix 1.0.2 · Hotfix 1.0.4
Platform: PC · PlayStation · Xbox
Input: Controller · Keyboard / Mouse
Still happening? Continue with the input and reproduction checks. Neither note claims to fix every sprint issue.
Stuttering / low FPS
Update to Hotfix 1.0.5 first
The latest patch includes stability improvements and fixes FPS drops caused by connecting controllers with outdated GameInput software on Steam. It does not claim to fix every stutter case.
- Sprint stopping
- Deadzone
- DualSense
- Input switching
- Target lock
- Button mapping
- Stuttering
- Frame generation
- Fullscreen / borderless
- Shader compilation
- FPS drops
Quest Progression Problems
Blocked objectives, missing NPCs and patched quest blockers.
Quest Progression Problems
The Heart Wants What It Wants won't progress
Hotfix 1.0.4 fixed a blocker in this quest. Update first; if the objective is still stuck, check the exact objective and route state.
StatusFixed · Hotfix 1.0.4
Check Requirements →Quest Progression Problems
Ocha attacks Coen unexpectedly
Hotfix 1.0.4 fixed an issue where Ocha could attack Coen when guards attacked her.
StatusFixed · Hotfix 1.0.4
Check →Quest Progression Problems
Uriashi won't reforge
Forge It Anew blacksmith crafting. Update first, then check the Broken Sword and every required Sword Shard.
StatusFixed · Hotfix 1.0.2
Check Requirements →Quest Progression Problems
Quest won't progress
Search the objective, NPC or quest name. Job first: separate a missing requirement from a patch-known blocker.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Diagnose →Quest Progression Problems
Objective won't update
The step is done but the journal has not moved on. Re-check the exact objective text, then the item, NPC and time requirements.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Check Requirements →Quest Progression Problems
NPC is missing or will not appear
Check the quest stage, location and time of day. Hotfix 1.0.4 fixed one case where Murohn could fail to spawn.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Check Requirements →World / Interaction
NPCs, objects, doors and shop items that will not respond.
World / Interaction
Can't interact with an NPC or object
Choose what you cannot use and search the entity. Quest and location pages own the requirements; this hub only routes you there.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Check →World / Interaction
Item not in shop / can't buy
Check mapped stock, restock, requirements and purchase steps before treating a missing shop item as a game issue.
StatusDiagnosis needed
Diagnose →Can't interact? Route to the right page
Choose what you cannot use, then search the entity. Quest and location pages own the requirements; this hub only routes you there.
What can't you interact with?
Quest Won't Progress?
Search an objective, NPC or quest name. Results show the matching quest and, when one exists, the known issue and its patch status.
Check these before calling it a bug
- Wrong objective stage
- Missing required item
- NPC / character state
- Day / night condition
- Known patch issue
Do not assume your quest or save is corrupted until you have checked the active objective, required item, NPC state and time of day.
Recently Fixed Issues
What the latest official patches actually fixed, and whether the note claims a full fix or a partial one.
| Patch | Problem | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.5 | Shader compilation stuttering | Addressed |
| 1.0.4 | Saving blocker | Fixed specific issue |
| 1.0.4 | The Heart Wants What It Wants blocker | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Ocha turning hostile | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Murohn not spawning | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | On the Run infinite loading | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Hive and Seek premature ending | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Deep Down cave trap | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Soft-lock after following Sara | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Smoke and Ashes optional step | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Steam FPS drops from outdated GameInput | Fixed |
| 1.0.4 | Game stability | Addressed |
| 1.0.4 | Controller dead zones and sprint input | Addressed |
| 1.0.2 | Uriashi blacksmith crafting | Fixed |
| 1.0.2 | Controller dead zone and sprint input (PC) | Addressed |
Before You Troubleshoot
Five checks that keep diagnosis possible. Most “nothing worked” reports come from changing several settings before knowing which one mattered.
01
Check your current game version
A fix only applies from the patch that lists it. Confirm the version before testing anything.
02
Write down the exact symptom
“It crashes” and “it crashes while compiling shaders” have different causes and different fixes.
03
Protect your latest working save
Copy the save folder before you reload, reinstall or change anything that could overwrite it.
04
Disable mods before reporting a bug
A modded install cannot be compared with an official note. Reproduce it on a clean install first.
05
Reproduce it once before changing settings
Change one thing at a time, so you know which change actually helped.
If the symptom is covered by an official patch note or repeated reports, open the matching issue guide. If it is not, treat it as an open problem rather than a known fix.
Can't find your issue?
Search a quest name, objective text, NPC, item or the exact error message. Do not send save files.
- Quest name
- Objective text
- NPC
- Item
- Exact error message
If you do not know the next step, use the walkthrough. If the next step exists but does not happen, stay here.
Find my next step →Troubleshooting Questions
What should I do first if Dawnwalker is not working correctly?
Identify the exact symptom and confirm your current game version before changing multiple settings. Several reported problems were fixed in Hotfix 1.0.4 and Hotfix 1.0.5, so a fix may already be installed on your machine.
Is “Saving is currently locked” fixed?
Hotfix 1.0.4 fixed one save-blocking issue, but some save-lock situations are still reported. The patch notes do not state that every locked-save case shares that cause.
How do I fix stuttering?
If it happens in Windowed or Borderless mode, switching to Full Screen is the official workaround; Hotfix 1.0.5 also improved the shader compilation pipeline for some systems.
What if the game crashes while compiling shaders?
The developer’s known-issue guidance points affected players at checking whether their BIOS is up to date, on top of verifying files and updating GPU drivers.
What if my quest will not progress?
Check the active objective, required item, NPC state and time of day first. Several progression blockers were already patched, and quest-specific diagnosis is still more reliable than a generic fix list.