Horizon Forbidden West update 1.17 (1.017.000) will soon roll out on PS4 and PS5. According to the official Horizon Forbidden West 1.17 patch notes, the latest update added fixes for crashes, UI, audio and more. Apart from this, Horizon Forbidden West patch 1.17 (1.017.000) also includes performance improvements.
Previously, a major update 1.15 was released that added Game+ mode and various quality of life improvements and fixes. Recently, an HFW update 1.16 was also released.
Unfortunately, players are still facing a number of issues with the game. Horizon Forbidden West version 1.17 will address a few of these issues.
Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.17 Notes (1.017.000) – July 6, 2022
NEW FEATURES (PlayStation 5)
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and High Refresh Rate (HFR) support
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VRR improves dynamic resolution scaling on 60Hz
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VRR & HFR targets a refresh rate between 60Hz and 120Hz
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New “Balanced” Graphics Mode introducing 40Hz for supported displays
KNOWN ISSUES
We are currently looking into several issues reported by the community. Please note that these issues are not yet fixed in this patch, but our teams are aware of them, and they’re being investigated.
FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS
Performance and Stability
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Multiple crash fixes.
Main Quests
- Fixed an issue in Main Quest “The Wings of the Ten” where the objective “Defeat Regalla” was not updating.
- Fixed an issue in Main Quest “The Wings of the Ten” where the “Sunwings” might be missing during the objective “Override a Sunwing”.
- Fixed an issue in Main Quest “All That Remains” where the cinematic with Tilda after the gallery might not start.
- Fixed an issue in Main Quest “The Broken Sky” where sometimes Dekka would be behind Hekarro’s throne during the objective “Talk to Dekka”.
Side Quests
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Fixed an issue in Side Quest “Shadow in the West” where the objective “Kill Vezreh and His Machine” was not updating.
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Fixed an issue in Side Quest “The Gate Of The Vanquished” where the objective “Defeat Yarra/Drakka” was not updating.
World Activities
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Fixed an issue in Errand “Nights of Lights” where collecting the “Gizmo” earlier would block progress.
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Fixed issues in Relic Ruin “The Stillsands” where the activity would be blocked.
Machines
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Fixed an issue where the “Dreadwing” would remain cloaked when knocked down.
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Fixed an issue where “Apex Clawstrider Hearts” would be placed in “Valuables to Sell” in the inventory
Weapons
- Fixed an issue where “Elemental Arrows” from fully upgraded bows would destroy canisters instead of detonating them.
- Fixed an issue where using “Elite Precision Arrows” with “Iriv’s Downfall” would not deal additional damage for enemies in “Brittle” state.
UI/UX
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Updated text for selecting “Ultra Hard” difficulty to clarify that the setting cannot be changed.
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Removed exclamation point icon when all skills have been unlocked and skill points are available.
Other
- Fixed an issue where “Desert Bird Wing” could not be looted from birds.
- Fixed an issue where trophy “All Machine Types Scanned” would not unlock, if scanning remaining machines on NG+
- Fixed an issue where changing the “Crouch/Slide” button to R1 would make it unusable.
- Multiple localization and subtitles fixes and improvements.
- Added multiple streaming fixes
- Added crash fixes.
- Fixed multiple locations where “Install Vine Cutter Module” Icons were not appearing.
- Addressed audio issues.
- Added localization and subtitles fixes and improvements.
- Added fixes to controls
Download free for HFW update 1.17 (1.017.000) on PlayStation 4 and PlayStations 5.
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