The headline feature for the update surrounding build 1.037 was the official status. Horizon Forbidden West is a graphically intensive title, and getting it to run seamlessly on the handheld Steam Deck was a priority for Nixxes.
Visual issues such as texture not loading properly, flickering, and incorrect lighting have been squashed. The update also includes fixes for audio-related bugs, including missing sound effects and voiceovers. horizon forbidden west update 1037 1580exe top
The developers at Nixxes have addressed several technical bottlenecks reported since the PC launch. Stuttering Fixes The headline feature for the update surrounding build 1
Some users found that removing dstorage.dll and dstoragecore.dll from the game root folder fixed stuttering in cutscenes (Note: this may increase loading times). The update also includes fixes for audio-related bugs,
If you continue to experience the 1580exe error after following this guide, report your hardware configuration to Nixxes support—they are actively monitoring these reports for a follow-up hotfix (likely labeled 1.038 or build 1600exe). Until then, happy hunting in the Forbidden West.
: Added a "Large" text option to improve legibility on smaller screens, such as the Steam Deck.
If you are still experiencing performance issues (like stuttering or low FPS) after this update, users and experts suggest: