Update v1.10 for the PC version of was widely considered the "final major patch" that stabilized the game's notoriously rough launch state. Released in January 2021, it focused heavily on technical optimization, shader compilation, and performance improvements for both AMD and Nvidia hardware. Update v1.10 Key Improvements
: Some users, specifically those on RX 6000 and 5700 XT series cards, reported severe visual bugs after v1.10, including disappearing trees and invisible terrain collisions. Horizon Zero Dawn Update v1.10-CODEX PC
: Despite the patch, the game still demands a relatively powerful CPU and may run worse than expected when compared to the original PS4 hardware's efficiency. The "CODEX" Release Context Update v1
: One of the most significant changes allowed players to move around while shaders compiled in the background, rather than being forced to wait at the main menu for 10–20 minutes. : Despite the patch, the game still demands
The primary goal of this update was to resolve persistent performance issues and streamline the user experience: