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.
While the update made the game "mostly fixed" for the general population, it introduced specific regressions for certain hardware configurations. Horizon Zero Dawn Update v1.10-CODEX PC
: Reviewers from Kotaku and Wccftech noted that the game finally felt like a polished PC port. The inclusion of DLSS (in later minor hotfixes) and the fixes in v1.10 made high-frame-rate gameplay much more achievable. Ongoing Issues :
: 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
The version refers to the scene release of the game, which initially bypassed the lack of Denuvo DRM on the Steam/Epic version. Update v1.10-CODEX is typically a standalone update package used to bring that specific version up to the stable January 2021 build.
Watch this technical analysis to see how Patch 1.10 performs on mid-range hardware and how it handles shader compilation: While the update made the game "mostly fixed"
The primary goal of this update was to resolve persistent performance issues and streamline the user experience: