: Removed the mandatory, long shader optimization step at initial startup; shaders are now optimized dynamically during gameplay or in the main menu. Official Sources and Technical Support
The "CODEX" designation refers to a release by the scene group of the same name, which typically repackages official game updates for use with non-official copies of the game. Key Performance and Visual Fixes
: Fixed foliage flickering and visual corruption specifically reported by users with certain AMD Radeon graphics cards. Core Game Improvements (Preceding v1.11.2) Horizon Zero Dawn Update v1 11 2-CODEX
This minor patch builds upon the significant , which introduced major technical overhauls to the PC port:
Released on January 26, 2022, this update addresses several critical technical bugs that persisted in earlier versions: : Removed the mandatory, long shader optimization step
: Improved how the game handles Video RAM when changing resolutions or upscaling modes. Previously, these changes could cause performance degradation that required a full game restart to fix. DLSS and FSR Stability :
is a targeted patch for the PC version of the Complete Edition , primarily focused on resolving stability and visual issues related to upscaling technologies like NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR. Core Game Improvements (Preceding v1
: Integration of NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).