This patch fully unlocks the GPU Decompression pathway (previously CPU-bound). For NVMe SSD users, load times for fast-traveling from The Daunt to San Francisco drop from 8 seconds to 1.6 seconds.
: Establishing the performance metrics that later patches would eventually exceed. Major Advancements in Update 1.5.80.0
A: 1580exe appears to be a community-derived reference, likely tied to the version number of the game's main executable file ( fullgame.dll ) after applying the 1.3 patch, as listed in database tools like SteamDB. horizon forbidden west update 1037 1580exe exclusive
: Various stability improvements to address stutters in specific locations and better texture streaming to reduce memory usage.
This patch focuses on refining the technical experience for PC players, particularly those using modern upscaling technologies. This patch fully unlocks the GPU Decompression pathway
Note: Since “1580exe exclusive” suggests a PC/master race tailored hotfix or a unique performance branch, this review is written from the perspective of a high-end PC player who just received this specific executable.
The build focuses heavily on Draw Distance scaling, NPC cloth physics interactions, and shader compilation stutter reduction. While the update delivers a marked improvement in high-end visual fidelity, anomalies regarding the executable file naming convention (specifically the _1580.exe tag) suggest this was a limited-availability hotfix intended for specific hardware configurations or a partner driver branch. Major Advancements in Update 1
By default, your main game executable is located in your library folder: