The 1.5.80 patch is one of the most substantial post-launch updates for the game, bringing features designed to save performance on older hardware and elevate visual fidelity on high-end rigs. 1. AMD FSR 3.1 & Frame Generation
One of the primary pillars of this update is the optimization of system resources. Patch 1.0.37.1580 introduces refined memory management, specifically targeting VRAM usage on mid-range graphics cards. This adjustment reduces the frequency of "stuttering" during fast travel or high-action combat sequences, providing a fluid frame rate even in the dense foliage of the Forbidden West. Furthermore, the update improves the implementation of upscaling technologies, ensuring that players utilizing NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, or Intel XeSS see sharper image quality with fewer visual artifacts like ghosting or flickering. horizon forbidden west update 1037 1580exe top
If you are running an intermediate patch version, note that a known regression caused stutters when NVIDIA Reflex On+Boost was enabled. If you experience micro-stuttering, toggle this setting to On (without Boost) or update your build to a newer release where texture streaming has been completely overhauled. Graphical Configurations for Peak FPS Patch 1