This is often related to corrupted game files or graphics driver issues.

To help me diagnose any specific problems you are facing, let me know:

Many improvements from earlier updates are already included. Here are some of the most notable ones:

If the download is queued, click at the bottom of the Steam window and click the play/resume icon next to Horizon. Method 2: Epic Games Store Open the Epic Games Launcher . Click on your Library in the left sidebar. Locate the Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered tile.

: Resolved a critical save game error where the game failed to write progression files when a user's Windows Documents folder was redirected directly to the root of a secondary drive (e.g., D:\ ).

Resolves lip-sync and audio delay issues during cinematic cutscenes in The Frozen Wilds expansion.

Locate Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and click the three dots ( ... ) underneath the game tile.

| Error | Likely Cause | Solution | |-------|--------------|----------| | (Steam) | NTFS permissions or sector corruption | Run chkdsk /f on drive. Then set Steam library folder Properties → Security → Full control for Users. | | Update stuck at 56% | Antivirus locking metadata.dll | Temporarily disable real-time protection, resume update, re-enable after. | | "Patch mismatch" (EGS) | Corrupt base manifest | Uninstall HZDR, delete C:\ProgramData\Epic\EpicOnlineServices , reinstall. | | PS5 error CE-100005-6 | Update + disc version conflict | Insert disc, delete game tile (not save data), reinstall from disc, then pull update. |

While the update was well-received, some players did encounter issues. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get this update installed and running smoothly.

Before downloading, it helps to understand what this patch changes. Update v1.5.89 focuses heavily on optimization and technical refinement:

If the update fails to download, try restarting the Steam client or your computer.

If you continue to experience unexpected crashes or graphical anomalies after updating your game client, please reach out directly to the official PlayStation Support Portal or submit your runtime diagnostic logs to the Nixxes PC Support Forum for tailored troubleshooting.

of available SSD space, as the remastered version requires significantly more storage than the original 2020 release. On PlayStation 5 Highlight the game icon on your PS5 Home Screen Options button on your DualSense controller. Check for Update

Solutions for issues where the game failed to save when the Documents folder was redirected.

Sometimes, updates can encounter problems. Here are some common issues and their solutions.

: Improved level of detail (LOD) for distant settlements and fixed "neck seams" on character models. System Requirements for Remastered Edition

If you are in the middle of a run, delay the update for 48 hours. The shader recompilation has been reported to reset the "Silent Strike" cooldown timers to vanilla values (2.5 seconds vs the Remastered 1.2 seconds), slightly altering high-level combat rhythm.