{"id":528142,"date":"2026-03-06T02:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vg247.com\/horizon-forbidden-west-patch-introduces-photo-mode-improvements-fixes-quest-issues-addresses-stability-more"},"modified":"2026-03-06T02:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:53:14","slug":"horizon-forbidden-west-patch-introduces-photo-mode-improvements-fixes-quest-issues-addresses-stability-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/horizon-forbidden-west-patch-introduces-photo-mode-improvements-fixes-quest-issues-addresses-stability-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon Forbidden West patch introduces Photo Mode improvements, fixes quest issues, addresses stability, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/horizon-forbidden-west-patch-introduces-photo-mode-improvements-fixes-quest-issues-addresses-stability-more.jpg\" \/> <\/p>\n<p>A patch for <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong> has been released, and along with tackling some bugs, it also fixes issues with some of the main and side quests and addresses stability and graphical issues.<\/p>\n<p>Photo Mode improvements have also been made, the patch also touches upon a camera collision issue, several animation problems with NPCs in settlements, several instances where loading screens or black screens would trigger unintentionally were addressed, and an &lsquo;Always Off&rsquo; option was added to the Custom HUD for weapons, ammo, tools, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The patch also makes several tweaks to vegetation to improve image quality in Performance mode. However, the team will continue to investigate reported graphical issues regarding shimmering, sharpening, and screen saturation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vg247.com\/horizon-forbidden-west-patch-introduces-photo-mode-improvements-fixes-quest-issues-addresses-stability-more\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vg247.com\/horizon-forbidden-west-patch-introduces-photo-mode-improvements-fixes-quest-issues-addresses-stability-more\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A patch for Horizon Forbidden West has been released, and along with tackling some bugs, it also fixes issues with some of the main and side quests and addresses stability and graphical issues. Photo Mode improvements have also been made, the patch also touches upon a camera collision issue, several animation problems with NPCs in settlements, several instances where loading screens or black screens would trigger unintentionally were addressed, and an &lsquo;Always Off&rsquo; option was added to the Custom HUD for weapons, ammo, tools, and more. The patch also makes several tweaks to vegetation to improve image quality in Performance mode. However, the team will continue to investigate reported graphical issues regarding shimmering, sharpening, and screen saturation. 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