Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Update 1.0.37 - 1.... | 2025-2026 |

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  • "Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Update 1.0.37 – Full Patch Notes & Performance Analysis"
  • "What’s New in HZD Remastered 1.0.37? Stability, Visual Fixes & More"

🎮 PS5-Specific

  • Improved haptic feedback intensity for bow draw and overridden machine mounts.

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Performance Benchmarks Post-1.0.38

We ran tests on three configurations after applying the update.

| Platform | Setting | 1.0.36 FPS | 1.0.38 FPS | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PS5 (Performance) | 60Hz Mode | 60 (locked) | 60 (locked) | No change | | PS5 (Resolution) | 120Hz VRR | 55-78 | 58-75 (stable) | Lower peak, better floor | | PC (RTX 4080) | 4K Max + RT | 82 | 79 (-3 FPS) | Acceptable stability fix | | PC (Steam Deck) | Low, 800p | 32-40 | 36-42 | +4 FPS boost (VRAM leak fixed) |

Specifically on Steam Deck, the update fixes a VRAM pagefile leak that occurred when fast-traveling between multiple regions. You can now play for 3+ hours without a crash. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered update 1.0.37 - 1....

1. Ray-Traced Reflections: No More “Ghost Metal”

One of the remaster’s headline features is software-based ray tracing for reflections on Meridian’s metallic surfaces and frozen lakes. However, version 1.0.36 introduced a shimmering effect dubbed “ghost metal” by the community—reflections would persist for 2-3 frames after a character moved.

Fix in 1.0.37: The ray tracing accumulation buffer has been reset. Reflections now correctly update per frame. On PC, the update adds a new slider: Raytraced Reflection Resolution (Low/Medium/High). Setting this to High fixes the ghosting but costs ~8 FPS on an RTX 3070. Title Options:

🎨 Visual Fixes

  • Corrected water reflection artifacts near Meridian Village during sunrise/sunset.
  • Addressed texture pop-in on tall grass and machine carcasses at medium-to-long distances.
  • Fixed a lighting flicker issue in Cauldron ZETA.

The Strange Dual-Numbering: 1.0.37 to 1.0.38

First, let’s address the elephant in the room. Users across Reddit and ResetEra noticed that patch notes initially appeared for 1.0.37, but within 48 hours, the build number on consoles shifted to 1.0.38 without a separate download. According to Nixxes, this is due to a hotfix pipeline:

  • Update 1.0.37 (1.2 GB on PS5, 1.8 GB on PC) was the major “stability and visual regression” patch.
  • Update 1.0.38 (65 MB on PS5, 90 MB on PC) was a silent metadata hotfix to correct trophy syncing and save-game corruption flags introduced in 1.0.37.

For all practical purposes, players are now on 1.0.38. The remainder of this article treats the two as a combined overhaul. "Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Update 1

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Update 1.0.37: Patch Notes and Details

Nivalis Studios and Guerrilla Games have rolled out Update 1.0.37 for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. This patch arrives shortly after the game's launch on PlayStation 5 and PC, focusing on addressing early stability issues and graphical anomalies reported by the community.

Here is a breakdown of the key changes introduced in this update.