Horizon Zero Dawn

Best optimized settings for Horizon Zero Dawn — 6 expert presets for maximum FPS and visual quality. Achieve 75-260 FPS.

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⚙️ Optimization Presets

💎 Ultra 75-105 FPS 🎨 High 100-145 FPS ⚖️ Medium 125-180 FPS 🏎️ Low 150-220 FPS 🎮 Competitive 170-260 FPS 📹 Streaming 110-150 FPS

💎 Ultra Preset

Horizon Zero Dawn — Ultra quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 75-105 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Ultimate Quality

Texture Quality Ultimate

Model Quality Ultimate

Shadow Quality Ultimate

Reflection Quality High

Cloud Quality High

Ambient Occlusion High

Vegetation Quality Ultimate

Water Quality High

Anisotropic Filtering 16x

Anti Aliasing TAA

Motion Blur On

Depth of Field High

Adaptive Performance FPS Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

VSync On

Frame Rate Limit 120

HDR On

Advanced Settings

DLSS Quality

FSR 2 Off

Dynamic Resolution Off

DirectX Version DX12

🎨 High Preset

Horizon Zero Dawn — High quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 100-145 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset High

Texture Quality High

Model Quality High

Shadow Quality High

Reflection Quality Medium

Cloud Quality Medium

Ambient Occlusion Medium

Vegetation Quality High

Water Quality Medium

Anisotropic Filtering 8x

Anti Aliasing TAA

Motion Blur Off

Depth of Field Medium

Adaptive Performance FPS Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

VSync Off

Frame Rate Limit 144

HDR On

Advanced Settings

DLSS Balanced

FSR 2 Off

Dynamic Resolution Off

DirectX Version DX12

⚖️ Medium Preset

Horizon Zero Dawn — Medium quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 125-180 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Medium

Texture Quality Medium

Model Quality Medium

Shadow Quality Medium

Reflection Quality Low

Cloud Quality Low

Ambient Occlusion Low

Vegetation Quality Medium

Water Quality Medium

Anisotropic Filtering 4x

Anti Aliasing FXAA

Motion Blur Off

Depth of Field Low

Adaptive Performance FPS Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

VSync Off

Frame Rate Limit 165

HDR Off

Advanced Settings

DLSS Performance

FSR 2 Balanced

Dynamic Resolution Off

DirectX Version DX12

🏎️ Low Preset

Horizon Zero Dawn — Low quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 150-220 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Low

Texture Quality Low

Model Quality Low

Shadow Quality Low

Reflection Quality Off

Cloud Quality Off

Ambient Occlusion Off

Vegetation Quality Low

Water Quality Low

Anisotropic Filtering 2x

Anti Aliasing Off

Motion Blur Off

Depth of Field Off

Adaptive Performance FPS On

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

VSync Off

Frame Rate Limit 200

HDR Off

Advanced Settings

DLSS Ultra Performance

FSR 2 Performance

Dynamic Resolution On

DirectX Version DX11

🎮 Competitive Preset

Horizon Zero Dawn — Competitive quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 170-260 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset Custom Low

Texture Quality Medium

Model Quality Medium

Shadow Quality Off

Reflection Quality Off

Cloud Quality Off

Ambient Occlusion Off

Vegetation Quality Medium

Water Quality Low

Anisotropic Filtering 4x

Anti Aliasing Off

Motion Blur Off

Depth of Field Off

Adaptive Performance FPS On

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

VSync Off

Frame Rate Limit Unlimited

HDR Off

Advanced Settings

DLSS Ultra Performance

FSR 2 Performance

Dynamic Resolution On

DirectX Version DX11

📹 Streaming Preset

Horizon Zero Dawn — Streaming quality settings

📐 1920x1080 🎯 110-150 FPS

Graphics Quality

Graphics Preset High

Texture Quality High

Model Quality High

Shadow Quality Medium

Reflection Quality Medium

Cloud Quality Medium

Ambient Occlusion Medium

Vegetation Quality High

Water Quality Medium

Anisotropic Filtering 8x

Anti Aliasing TAA

Motion Blur Off

Depth of Field Medium

Adaptive Performance FPS Off

Display Settings

Display Mode Fullscreen

Resolution 1920x1080

VSync Off

Frame Rate Limit 120

HDR On

Advanced Settings

DLSS Quality

FSR 2 Off

Dynamic Resolution Off

DirectX Version DX12

About Horizon Zero Dawn Optimization

Looking for the best Horizon Zero Dawn settings to maximize your FPS and gaming experience? GameOptix provides 6 professionally tested presets for Horizon Zero Dawn, covering everything from competitive esports configurations to cinematic ultra-quality setups. Our tested presets deliver between 75 and 260 FPS depending on your hardware and chosen quality level.

Each preset is optimized for different hardware tiers and use cases. Whether you're playing on a budget laptop or a high-end RTX gaming PC, our Horizon Zero Dawn settings guide helps you find the perfect balance between visual quality and performance. All settings are regularly updated to reflect the latest game patches and driver optimizations.

Pro tip: Start with the Balanced preset and adjust individual settings based on your specific hardware. For competitive play, try our Max FPS or Competitive presets to minimize input lag and maximize frame rate. Streamers should check out the Streaming preset optimized for encoder-friendly performance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

For Horizon Zero Dawn Ultra preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 75-105 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For Horizon Zero Dawn High preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 100-145 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For Horizon Zero Dawn Medium preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 125-180 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For Horizon Zero Dawn Low preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 150-220 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For Horizon Zero Dawn Competitive preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 170-260 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

For Horizon Zero Dawn Streaming preset, use resolution 1920x1080. This gives you 110-150 FPS. The preset includes 3 optimized settings covering all graphics options.

To get the maximum FPS in Horizon Zero Dawn, use GameOptix's Max FPS or Low preset. Lower resolution to 1920x1080, disable anti-aliasing and shadows, set textures to low, and turn off post-processing effects. Check our detailed settings above for the exact configuration.

For competitive Horizon Zero Dawn, prioritize frame rate and visibility. Use our Competitive preset which minimizes visual clutter, maximizes FPS, and reduces input lag. Key settings: disable motion blur, lower shadow quality, and set render distance appropriately.