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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Guerrilla Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Guerrilla Games}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtuos|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.spaziogames.it/horizon-zero-dawn-recensione-pc-aloy-nuova-casa/|title=Spaziogames.it - Horizon Zero Dawn PC review – Aloy has a new home (translated using Google Translate))|date=2020-08-06|snippet=This conversion was not produced in-house but has the signature of Virtuos, a China-based studio based in Singapore.}}</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Virtuos|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.virtuosgames.com/our-services/game-development/|title=Our Services - Game Development - Virtuos|date=2022-10-05|snippet=HORIZON ZERO DAWN Guerrilla Games PC}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.spaziogames.it/horizon-zero-dawn-recensione-pc-aloy-nuova-casa/|title=Spaziogames.it - Horizon Zero Dawn PC review – Aloy has a new home (translated using Google Translate))|date=2020-08-06|snippet=This conversion was not produced in-house but has the signature of Virtuos, a China-based studio based in Singapore.}}</ref>}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Nixxes Software|Optimization|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Guerrilla/status/1471423345556082690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1471423345556082690%7Ctwgr%5Ee57c68eef8f408c2fa90b53c7f2592a81db7c2a2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamingbolt.com%2Fhorizon-zero-dawns-latest-pc-patches-were-handled-by-nixxes-software))|title=Guerilla Game Twitter Nixxes post-launch patches|date=2022-08-14|snippet=A huge shoutout to our friends at @NixxesSoftware who helped our teams with the recent PC patches! ❤}}</ref>}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|PlayStation | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|PlayStation PC}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamersgate.com/product/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition/|title=|date=2021-05-18}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/pc-gaming/games/products/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition/11105725.html|title=|date=2021-05-19}}</ref>}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Decima}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Decima}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 7, 2020|ref=}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 7, 2020|ref=}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition|84}} |
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9902/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|9902/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition|83}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|horizon-zero-dawn| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition|}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Horizon }} |
|steam appid = 1151640 | |steam appid = 1151640 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1209025141 |
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| − | |official site= https://www. | + | |official site= https://www.playstation.com/horizon |
|hltb = 53247 | |hltb = 53247 | ||
| + | |igdb = horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition | ||
| + | |lutris = horizon-zero-dawn | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 99068 |
|wikipedia = Horizon Zero Dawn | |wikipedia = Horizon Zero Dawn | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20101 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = '''''Horizon Zero Dawn''''' is an | + | |introduction = '''''Horizon Zero Dawn''''' is an {{Glossary:Open world}} {{Glossary:Action}} {{Glossary:RPG}} game developed by [[Company:Guerrilla Games|Guerrilla Games]] and published by [[Company:PlayStation PC|Sony Interactive Entertainment]]. This game is a port of the 2017 PlayStation 4 console exclusive of the same name. The port was handled by [[Company:Guerrilla Games|Guerrilla Games]] and [[Company:Virtuos|Virtuos]]. It is the first title that Guerrilla Games have developed for PC following their acquisition by SIE Worldwide Studios, and also marks the fourth game Sony Interactive Entertainment have directly published on the platform under the PlayStation PC brand. It is also the second release on PC to make use of the [[Engine: Decima|Decima]] engine, following the previous release of ''[[Death Stranding]]''. |
|release history = The game was initially announced for PC during March 2020 with a placeholder release date for later that year.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/03/10/hermen-hulst-qa-interview-with-head-of-playstations-worldwide-studios/|title=Hermen Hulst Q&A: Interview with Head of PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios|date=2020-07-30}}</ref> The final release date, August 7, 2020, was announced in June alongside the release of a trailer showcasing the features of the PC version of the game.<ref name="faq">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1151640/announcements/detail/2529283300290240719|title=Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC – FAQ|date=2020-07-30}}</ref> | |release history = The game was initially announced for PC during March 2020 with a placeholder release date for later that year.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/03/10/hermen-hulst-qa-interview-with-head-of-playstations-worldwide-studios/|title=Hermen Hulst Q&A: Interview with Head of PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios|date=2020-07-30}}</ref> The final release date, August 7, 2020, was announced in June alongside the release of a trailer showcasing the features of the PC version of the game.<ref name="faq">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1151640/announcements/detail/2529283300290240719|title=Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC – FAQ|date=2020-07-30}}</ref> | ||
| − | The PC version of the game is available for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and distributed through [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]] | + | The PC version of the game is available for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and distributed through [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]], [[Store:Steam|Steam]] and [[Store:GOG.com|GOG]] as the '''Complete Edition''', which includes ''The Frozen Wilds'' expansion, along with a digital art book and additional in-game items, weapons and outfits. It features [[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|ultra-widescreen]] support, [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#High frame/refresh rates|high frame rates]], [[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|adjustable field of view]], and [[Glossary:Remapping|remapping]] for keyboard and mouse controls and controllers.<ref name="faq" /> |
| − | |current state = Reviews published shortly before the global release suggested that the game | + | |current state = Reviews published shortly before the global release suggested that the game suffered from a number of technical problems, including stuttering introduced from a variety of different game elements, non-functional graphical settings, and major performance issues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-horizon-zero-dawn-pc-tech-review|title=Horizon Zero Dawn's PC port is deeply disappointing |date=2020-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/08/horizon-zero-dawn-on-pc-not-the-optimized-port-we-were-hoping-for/|title=Horizon Zero Dawn on PC: Not the optimized port we were hoping for|date=2020-08-07}}</ref> Guerrilla Games released multiple patches in the following months, addressing various reported issues and improving the state of the game significantly.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.guerrilla-games.com/play/horizon/patch|title=Guerrilla Games - Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition For PC - Patch Notes|date=2020-11-06}}</ref> [[Company:Nixxes Software|Nixxes Software]] was responsible for assisting [[Company:Guerrilla Games|Guerrilla Games]] with patch 1.11 and onwards, which introduced support for [[FSR]] 1.0, [[DLSS]], improved shader management (less stutters and removed need for shader pre-compilation at startup) and various other fixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/1151640/allnews/|title=Horizon Zero Dawn Steam page news|date=2022-08-14}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Guerrilla/status/1471423345556082690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1471423345556082690%7Ctwgr%5Ee57c68eef8f408c2fa90b53c7f2592a81db7c2a2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamingbolt.com%2Fhorizon-zero-dawns-latest-pc-patches-were-handled-by-nixxes-software|title=Guerrilla Games Twitter Nixxes|date=2022-08-14}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1209025141|horizon_zero_dawn_complete_edition}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1151640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1151640/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition | DRM-free | DRM-free when a shortcut is made to the executable with the <code>-EpicPortal</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] appended to the Target URL.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Princeps|date=2023-02-15}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4699-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4699-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | horizon_zero_dawn_complete_edition | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | horizon-zero-dawn-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | horizon-zero-dawn-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1151640 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1151640 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B08GQTZK2T| Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intros with user mod|ref=<ref name="Keith">{{Refcheck|user=Keith|date=2022-10-01|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [https://www.nexusmods.com/horizonzerodawn/mods/43 Intro Logos Skip mod]. | ||
| + | # Extract {{file|Patch_NoIntroLogos.bin}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\Packed_DX12|folder}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Horizon Zero Dawn\Saved Game\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Horizon Zero Dawn\Saved Game\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Save files [https://www.reddit.com/r/ps4homebrew/comments/i7gjjq/horizon_zero_dawn_ps4_saves_work_on_pc/ can be imported] from a jailbroken | + | {{ii}} Save files [https://www.reddit.com/r/ps4homebrew/comments/i7gjjq/horizon_zero_dawn_ps4_saves_work_on_pc/ can be imported] from a jailbroken PlayStation 4. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/EpicGamesPC/comments/mkulhi/horizon_zero_dawn_has_no_cloud_save/|title=Horizon Zero Dawn has no cloud save?|date=2021-04-06}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/horizon/comments/lcnvte/epic_games_store_not_working_cloud_saves_in_hzd/|title=Epic Games Store - not working cloud saves in HZD..|date=2021-04-06}}</ref> |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor = limited | |multimonitor = limited | ||
|multimonitor notes = Limited to the borderless display mode.<br>Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a solution. | |multimonitor notes = Limited to the borderless display mode.<br>Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a solution. | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = limited |
|ultrawidescreen notes = Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a solution. | |ultrawidescreen notes = Cutscenes are {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]] for a solution. | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = In-game anisotropic filtering has been fixed as of Patch 1.07.{{dubious|reason=Even Digital Foundry seemed happy with this, but at least some months later both Overclockers.ru and testerstories.com called out this as still subpar|date=July 2021}} |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Camera-based, [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = Camera-based, [[FXAA]], [[SMAA]] and [[TAA]].<ref name="faq" /> |
| + | |upscaling = true | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = FSR 1, DLSS 2.3 | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = The internal frame rate limiter allows for a cap between 30-120 in increments of 10, or '''Unlimited'''. |
|hdr = true | |hdr = true | ||
| − | |hdr notes = HDR must be [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4040263/windows-10-hdr-advanced-color-settings enabled] in Windows. | + | |hdr notes = HDR must be [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4040263/windows-10-hdr-advanced-color-settings enabled] in Windows. Brightness and Whitepoint adjustment sliders are available.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Rose|date=2020-08-10|comment=Tested on an HDR TV. [https://imgur.com/a/Ncgma60 Screenshots] taken with HDR off and on, then compared.}}</ref> See [[#High dynamic range display (HDR)|High dynamic range display (HDR)]] for more information. |
| + | |ray tracing = false | ||
| + | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} The game doesn't | ||
| + | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Horizon Zero Dawn 16x9.png|FOV of 100 at 16:9 | Horizon Zero Dawn 16x9.png|FOV of 100 at 16:9 | ||
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{{Image|Horizon Zero Dawn Ultra-wide cutscenes native.png|Native cutscenes at 32:9 resolutions}} | {{Image|Horizon Zero Dawn Ultra-wide cutscenes native.png|Native cutscenes at 32:9 resolutions}} | ||
{{Image|Horizon Zero Dawn Ultra-wide cutscenes fixed.png|Cutscenes after modification}} | {{Image|Horizon Zero Dawn Ultra-wide cutscenes fixed.png|Cutscenes after modification}} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use SUWSF to remove the real-time cutscenes' {{term|pillarboxing}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/i5fulk/how_to_get_horizon_zero_dawns_cutscenes_running/|title=How to get Horizon Zero Dawn's Cutscenes running in 21:9/Ultrawide|date=2020-08-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | {{ii}} Works also with DLSS enabled | ||
| + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2478-hzd-suwsfzip/ HZD-SUWSF.zip] | ||
| + | # Extract the zip file to {{file|{{P|game}}}} | ||
| + | # Launch the game and make sure the Display '''Aspect ratio''' option is set to '''Auto'''. | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify the game executable to remove the real-time cutscenes' {{term|pillarboxing}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/i5fulk/how_to_get_horizon_zero_dawns_cutscenes_running/|title=How to get Horizon Zero Dawn's Cutscenes running in 21:9/Ultrawide|date=2020-08-07}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify the game executable to remove the real-time cutscenes' {{term|pillarboxing}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/widescreengamingforum/comments/i5fulk/how_to_get_horizon_zero_dawns_cutscenes_running/|title=How to get Horizon Zero Dawn's Cutscenes running in 21:9/Ultrawide|date=2020-08-07}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| − | {{mm}} This fix is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1955-horizon-zero-dawn-ultrawide-patches/ available as patchers] for a number of 21:9 and 32:9 resolutions. | + | {{mm}} This fix is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1955-horizon-zero-dawn-ultrawide-patches/ available as patchers] for a number of 21:9 and 32:9 resolutions.{{dubious|date=2022-08-11|reason=There have been quite some updates since the release of this patch and it hasn't been tested on these newer versions, it is thus unknown if this patcher still works on the latest version of the game.}} |
| + | {{ii}} The patchers do not include the fix for DLSS-compatibility with these patchers, so it has to be done seperately through the hex-editor. | ||
# Open {{file|{{P|game}}\HorizonZeroDawn.exe}} in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). | # Open {{file|{{P|game}}\HorizonZeroDawn.exe}} in a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]). | ||
# Search for <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> as hex. | # Search for <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> as hex. | ||
# Replace it with <code>26 B4 17 40</code> (for 2560x1080) or [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values any other] aspect ratio in hex. | # Replace it with <code>26 B4 17 40</code> (for 2560x1080) or [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values any other] aspect ratio in hex. | ||
| + | # DLSS fix: Search for <code>40 38 B0 C1 00 00 00 74 12</code> as hex. | ||
| + | # DLSS fix: Replace <code>74 12</code> with <code>EB 12</code> | ||
# Save the changes. | # Save the changes. | ||
# Launch the game and make sure the Display '''Aspect ratio''' option is set to '''Auto'''. | # Launch the game and make sure the Display '''Aspect ratio''' option is set to '''Auto'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===[[ | + | ===Depth of field=== |
| − | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]] to disable DoF|ref=|fix= |
| − | + | }} | |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable DoF with Cheat Engine|ref=<ref name="Keith"/>|fix= | |
| + | # Download Cheat Engine from the [https://www.cheatengine.org official website]. | ||
| + | # Download the table from [https://fearlessrevolution.com/viewtopic.php?t=17037 Fearless Revolution]. | ||
| + | # Start the game. | ||
| + | # Run CE, and attach the {{file|HorizonZeroDawn.exe}} process. | ||
| + | # Load downloaded table. | ||
| + | # Set ''DOF Disable'' to ''Active'', and optionally set a hotkey if desired. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | + | ===High dynamic range display (HDR)=== | |
| − | |||
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=Adjusting the in-game HDR settings|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dgrdsv|date=2024-03-23|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref>|fix= | |
| − | + | {{ii}} The game is using an early implementation of HDR in Windows and always output up to 10000 nits of brightness (HDR10 standard maximum). In-game settings allow to move the brightness of shadows and highlights inside this window but do not allow to limit the output brightness range to the capabilities of your display. Some on screen elements will still go above it and will thus be clipped on displays with lower than 10000 nits HDR brightness specifications. | |
| − | + | * <code>HDR Brightness</code> slider controls how bright the shadows are and should generally be left on its default value of <code>50</code>. | |
| − | + | ** Adjusting it below the default value of <code>50</code> will lead to "black crush". | |
| − | + | ** Adjusting it above <code>50</code> will lead to raised brightness for shadows. | |
| − | + | * <code>HDR whitepoint</code> slider controls how bright the highlights are. It is worth noting that the game will still exceed the value set here when displaying bright objects. | |
| − | + | ** Adjusting it below the default value of <code>300</code> will make all highlights dimmer. It is only recommended to do so if your display maximum HDR brightness is lower than 300 nits. | |
| + | ** Adjusting it above <code>300</code> will make all highlights brighter. Since the game doesn't actually limit the maximum luminance of bright objects it will lead to more bright areas exceeding the capabilities of your display and thus clipping into full white, destroying color details in such areas. | ||
| + | * You can still adjust general <code>Brightness</code> slider the game has even when HDR mode is enabled. It is not recommended though as it's impossible to adjust it properly in HDR mode. | ||
| + | * No combination of in-game settings allow to properly configure the HDR mode in this game on displays with less than 10000 nits of peak brightness. Thus the choice of what combination is "correct" depends solely on capabilities of your display and your personal taste. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = hackable | |dualshock 4 = hackable | ||
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|dualshock prompts = true | |dualshock prompts = true | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 modes = Wired, Bluetooth | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired, Bluetooth | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Audio is region locked to Japanese storefronts. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| − | |physics = Havok<ref name="credits">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/playstation-4/horizon-zero-dawn/credits|title=Horizon Zero Dawn Playstation 4 Credits - MobyGames|date=2020-03-12|snippet=Uses Bink Video Copyright © 2008-2017 by RAD Game Tools Inc<br>Horizon Zero Dawn uses Havok © Copyright 1999-2008 Havok.com Inc. [and its Licensors]., All rights reserved.}}</ref> | + | |physics = Havok |
| − | + | |physics notes = <ref name="credits">{{Refsnip|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/playstation-4/horizon-zero-dawn/credits|title=Horizon Zero Dawn Playstation 4 Credits - MobyGames|date=2020-03-12|snippet=Uses Bink Video Copyright © 2008-2017 by RAD Game Tools Inc<br>Horizon Zero Dawn uses Havok © Copyright 1999-2008 Havok.com Inc. [and its Licensors]., All rights reserved.}}</ref> | |
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|notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. | ||
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| + | {{ii}} The game required a CPU with [[Wikipedia:Advanced Vector Extensions|AVX]] instructions on release. This was fixed in patch 1.0.8, now only requiring [[Wikipedia:SSE4#SSE4.2|SSE4.2]]. This can in turn be lowered with a [https://cs.rin.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=102554&start=2355#p2272019 fix]. As the fix hasn't been tested by the maker him/herself on the latest Steam-version of the game and an unsupported CPU requiring this fix (thus most likely resulting is severe performance-problems), it is not advised to apply this fix. | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Guerrilla Games | |
| Windows | Virtuos[1][2] |
| Optimization | Nixxes Software[3] |
| Publishers | |
| PlayStation PC | |
| THQ Nordic[4][5] | |
| Engines | |
| Decima | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 7, 2020 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 84 |
| OpenCritic | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | ARPG, Open world |
| Vehicles | Robot |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
| Series | Horizon |
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| Horizon | |
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| Horizon Zero Dawn | 2020 |
| Horizon Forbidden West | 2024 |
Horizon Zero Dawn is an open world action RPG game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. This game is a port of the 2017 PlayStation 4 console exclusive of the same name. The port was handled by Guerrilla Games and Virtuos. It is the first title that Guerrilla Games have developed for PC following their acquisition by SIE Worldwide Studios, and also marks the fourth game Sony Interactive Entertainment have directly published on the platform under the PlayStation PC brand. It is also the second release on PC to make use of the Decima engine, following the previous release of Death Stranding.
The game was initially announced for PC during March 2020 with a placeholder release date for later that year.[6] The final release date, August 7, 2020, was announced in June alongside the release of a trailer showcasing the features of the PC version of the game.[7]
The PC version of the game is available for Windows and distributed through Epic Games Store, Steam and GOG as the Complete Edition, which includes The Frozen Wilds expansion, along with a digital art book and additional in-game items, weapons and outfits. It features ultra-widescreen support, high frame rates, adjustable field of view, and remapping for keyboard and mouse controls and controllers.[7]
Reviews published shortly before the global release suggested that the game suffered from a number of technical problems, including stuttering introduced from a variety of different game elements, non-functional graphical settings, and major performance issues.[8][9] Guerrilla Games released multiple patches in the following months, addressing various reported issues and improving the state of the game significantly.[10] Nixxes Software was responsible for assisting Guerrilla Games with patch 1.11 and onwards, which introduced support for FSR 1.0, DLSS, improved shader management (less stutters and removed need for shader pre-compilation at startup) and various other fixes.[11][12]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Epic Games Store | |
DRM-free when a shortcut is made to the executable with the -EpicPortal command line argument appended to the Target URL.[13] |
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Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Skip intros with user mod[14] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Horizon Zero Dawn\Saved Game\profile\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1151640/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Horizon Zero Dawn\Saved Game\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1151640/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save files can be imported from a jailbroken PlayStation 4.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | [15][16] | |
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Display settings
Graphics settings
![General settings [Note 2]](/wiki/File:Horizon_Zero_Dawn_General_settings.png)
General settings [Note 2]
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | Limited to the borderless display mode. Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9. See Ultra-widescreen for a solution. |
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| Ultra-widescreen | Cutscenes are pillarboxed to 16:9. See Ultra-widescreen for a solution. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Ranges from 70°-100° in increments of 10.[7] | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | In-game anisotropic filtering has been fixed as of Patch 1.07.[dubious – discuss] | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Camera-based, FXAA, SMAA and TAA.[7] | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | FSR 1.0, DLSS 2.3 |
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| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | The internal frame rate limiter allows for a cap between 30-120 in increments of 10, or Unlimited. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | HDR must be enabled in Windows. Brightness and Whitepoint adjustment sliders are available.[17] See High dynamic range display (HDR) for more information. | ||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
- The game doesn't
FOV of 100 at 16:9
FOV of 100 at 21:9
FOV of 100 at 32:9
FOV of 100 at 48:9
HUD To The Edges is Off
Ultra-widescreen
Native cutscenes at 32:9 resolutions
Cutscenes after modification
| Use SUWSF to remove the real-time cutscenes' pillarboxing[18] |
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| Modify the game executable to remove the real-time cutscenes' pillarboxing[19] |
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Depth of field
| See Field of view (FOV) to disable DoF |
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| Disable DoF with Cheat Engine[14] |
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High dynamic range display (HDR)
| Adjusting the in-game HDR settings[20] |
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Input
Control settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | [7] | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Also supports X-axis inversion. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Also supports X-axis inversion. |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | Steam version uses Steam Input.[21] | |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Steam Input must be enabled for the game. | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) V2 tested |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
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| Steam Input API support | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | Steam Controller, Xbox One controller and DualShock 4. | |
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Key remapping
Remapping for a DualShock 4 controller
Remapping for an
Xbox One controller
Audio
Audio settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Speech and Sound Effects | |
| Surround sound | Output is automatically set to what the output audio device supports. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Arabic | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Traditional Chinese | ||||
| Danish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Finnish | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | Audio is region locked to Japanese storefronts. | |||
| Korean | ||||
| Norwegian | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Slovak | Use unofficial Slovak language file (Windows). Also contains localized textures. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Turkish | Use unofficial Turkish language file (Windows). |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 12 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | [22] |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | [22] |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 10 v1809[23] | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3 GHz AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 3.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 AMD Radeon R9 290 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM DirectX 12 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 580 6 GB (Nvidia), 8 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/1151640/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1151640) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ The HUD settings do not appear in the main menu.
References
- ↑ Our Services - Game Development - Virtuos - last accessed on 2022-10-05
- "HORIZON ZERO DAWN Guerrilla Games PC"
- ↑ Spaziogames.it - Horizon Zero Dawn PC review – Aloy has a new home (translated using Google Translate)) - last accessed on 2020-08-06
- "This conversion was not produced in-house but has the signature of Virtuos, a China-based studio based in Singapore."
- ↑ Guerilla Game Twitter Nixxes post-launch patches - last accessed on 2022-08-14
- "A huge shoutout to our friends at @NixxesSoftware who helped our teams with the recent PC patches! ❤"
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2021-05-18
- ↑ [2] - last accessed on 2021-05-19
- ↑ Hermen Hulst Q&A: Interview with Head of PlayStation’s Worldwide Studios - last accessed on 2020-07-30
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC – FAQ - last accessed on 2020-07-30
- ↑ Horizon Zero Dawn's PC port is deeply disappointing - last accessed on 2020-08-07
- ↑ Horizon Zero Dawn on PC: Not the optimized port we were hoping for - last accessed on 2020-08-07
- ↑ Guerrilla Games - Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition For PC - Patch Notes - last accessed on 2020-11-06
- ↑ Horizon Zero Dawn Steam page news - last accessed on 2022-08-14
- ↑ Guerrilla Games Twitter Nixxes - last accessed on 2022-08-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Princeps on 2023-02-15
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Verified by User:Keith on 2022-10-01
- ↑ Horizon Zero Dawn has no cloud save? - last accessed on 2021-04-06
- ↑ Epic Games Store - not working cloud saves in HZD.. - last accessed on 2021-04-06
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-08-10
- Tested on an HDR TV. Screenshots taken with HDR off and on, then compared.
- ↑ How to get Horizon Zero Dawn's Cutscenes running in 21:9/Ultrawide - last accessed on 2020-08-07
- ↑ How to get Horizon Zero Dawn's Cutscenes running in 21:9/Ultrawide - last accessed on 2020-08-07
- ↑ Verified by User:Dgrdsv on 2024-03-23
- ↑ Verified by User:Rose on 2020-09-17
- Leaving the global setting disabled results in the game recognizing the controller, while forcing it off for the game results in no recognition.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Horizon Zero Dawn Playstation 4 Credits - MobyGames - last accessed on 2020-03-12
- "Uses Bink Video Copyright © 2008-2017 by RAD Game Tools Inc
Horizon Zero Dawn uses Havok © Copyright 1999-2008 Havok.com Inc. [and its Licensors]., All rights reserved."
- "Uses Bink Video Copyright © 2008-2017 by RAD Game Tools Inc
- ↑ Guerrilla Games - Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC - Patch 1.03 - last accessed on 2020-09-02
- "Windows Version Check - The game checks if Windows 10 Build 1809 or above is used (lower versions cause instability in DirectX 12)."