It fixes major stability issues and visual glitches without introducing widespread new bugs. If you were holding off due to stutter or quest softlocks, this is the update to jump in.
Such ambition often comes with growing pains. Early adopters of the Remaster reported occasional frame pacing issues, specific crashes in dense areas like Meridian, and minor graphical anomalies. Update v1.5.89 is the direct response to this feedback—a "surgical" patch designed to smooth out the rough edges of this massive graphical overhaul.
Following the launch, some players noted that while the 60 FPS target was largely met, there were drops in heavy combat scenarios—particularly when multiple Stormbirds or Thunderjaws were on screen, utilizing physics-heavy attacks. Update v1.5.89 addresses these specific bottlenecks. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Update v1.5.89
Introduced in previous patches (v1.4), players can now apply the look of one outfit while retaining the stats of another.
when pressing the acceleration button, and players can finally use motion aiming while riding Audio Overhaul: The team addressed immersion-breaking audio issues, such as excessive reverb in certain areas and distracting dialogue panning where voices would sometimes get stuck in a single speaker. Quest Fixes: Key bugs were resolved, including a fix for Nil disappearing It fixes major stability issues and visual glitches
Adds features like a Color Blind Mode , auto-pickup options, and remappable controls. System Requirements for PC
For PC players, a PlayStation Network (PSN) account is now optional . While the game no longer mandates a link, players who choose to sign in with a PSN account are rewarded with the Nora Valiant outfit as an exclusive in-game bonus. Early adopters of the Remaster reported occasional frame
: Includes previous fixes for crashes occurring during shader optimization or when adjusting keyboard/mouse settings. Context of the Remastered Version
For PlayStation 5 players, the primary focus of Update v1.5.89 is stability. The Remastered edition offers two primary modes: Performance Mode (targeting 60 FPS at dynamic 4K) and Resolution Mode (targeting 30 FPS at native 4K).
: Enhancements for Steam Input to prevent loss of controller functionality.