The v1.4.63.0 update targets technical issues that originally held back the remaster's stunning visual redesign. The game now balances extreme graphical fidelity with stable framework delivery.
We installed the patch on three different rigs (Mid-range RTX 3060, High-end RTX 4080, and Steam Deck OLED) and ran 14 hours of benchmarks. Here is everything the update changes, fixes, and improves.
While the original 2017 release and its subsequent PC port were already visual triumphs, this specific remastering update bridges the generational gap completely. It brings the title up to the absolute cutting-edge standard set by its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West . Key Visual and Performance Upgrades horizonzerodawnremasteredupdatev14630r better
For newcomers, this version stands as the definitive starting point, ensuring that transitioning from the first game into Forbidden West feels like one seamless, visually consistent masterpiece.
A hidden gem: The update fixes lip-sync drift in non-English dubs (German, French, Japanese) that had plagued the remaster since day one. Additionally, 3D audio on PS5 and Dolby Atmos on PC no longer has a 0.2-second delay during machine roars. The v1
The sheer volume of bug fixes in this update makes the game more stable. Notable corrections include:
Improvements to how Aloy interacts with water bodies make the environments feel more reactive. Here is everything the update changes, fixes, and improves
A niche but infuriating bug prior to v1.46.30r was the "strobing hair" effect on Aloy and Beta. When TAA or DLSS was active, individual hair strands would flicker like a rave party.
Post-update, we performed a stress test:
The baseline remaster drastically overhauled the environments, but early versions suffered from minor streaming bottlenecks and optimization issues. The v1.4.63.0r structural updates resolve these core issues:
Update your game, recalibrate your settings, and head back into the wilds. The machines are waiting, and the experience is officially better.