Summary
A new update patch has just been released for the PC version ofHorizon Forbidden Westthat corrects some problems players have been having with the Nvidia Reflex On+Boost feature, among other things. The secondHorizongame launched on PlayStation consoles back in 2022, earning mainly positive reviews for its stunning visuals and impressive vocal performances, even if some found the story to be lacking. Last month,Horizon Forbidden Westbecame one of the latest Sony-published titles to make the jump to PC courtesy of Nixxes Software, the developer behind ports likeRatchet and Clank: Rift Apartand the upcomingGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cut.
While its original PlayStation release was greatly overshadowed byElden Ring,Horizon Forbidden Westhas seen renewed successafter launching on PC on March 21, managing to land on the US market’s top 10 best-selling video games in less than a week. Much of the praise stems fromHorizon Forbidden West’s lush, futuristic game world, which looks even better than it did on the PS5 thanks to PC-exclusive features like Nvidia DLSS 3 upscaling and image-enhancing Nvidia DLAA. Refinements have already been made thanks to updates like Patch 1.2, which was released earlier this month and improved the game’s weapon wheel mechanic while using a mouse and keyboard.
Nixxes Software has just released anotherupdate patch forHorizon Forbidden Weston PC, correcting a variety of technical issues. According to the patch notes, Update 1.3.55.0 resolved an issue many players were having with regressed performance with Nvidia Reflex On+Boost enabled. Changes were also made to Mouse and Keyboard bindings for actions such as Navigation Assist in Focus Mode, Intel XeSS has been updated to version 1.3 with improved image quality with XeSS Native AA option, and an Interface Text Size option has been added to the General Settings menu.
Other changes brought on byHorizon Forbidden West’s new update include reduced memory usage for texture streaming, smoother camera movements whileusing a mouse in Photo Mode, and improved visual quality for dust. When the player uses Quick Slot hotkeys to select weapons, the last used ammo type used will now be remembered instead of the player having to re-equip it. Lastly, there are various optimizations and stability improvements alongside UI bug fixes.
So far, there is no word on whenthe nextHorizongamecould be announced, though the end ofForbidden Westand its post-launchBurning ShoresDLC expansion left a few loose threads to be picked up in Aloy’s next adventure. In the meantime, PC gamers who missed out onHorizon Forbidden Westwhen it first launched in 2022 are jumping into Guerrilla Games’ post-apocalyptic world, and now things will run even smoother thanks to the latest update.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
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Join Aloy as she braves a majestic but dangerous new frontier that holds mysterious new threats. This Complete Edition allows you to enjoy the critically acclaimed Horizon Forbidden West on PC in its entirety with bonus content, including the Burning Shores story expansion that picks up after the main game.
