Microsoft and Playground Games have detailed the second update for Forza Horizon 3. According to the development team, PC gamers can expect some performance improvements as this patch will bring thread layout changes for eight-core setups. Owners of quad-cores can also expect performance improvements due to some CPU optimizations.
This update will be released later today, and we’ll be sure to test it in order to see whether the game’s single-threaded issues have been fixed.
Here is the complete changelog for Forza Horizon 3’s second update:
Stability
- Fixed an issue where having a microphone enabled in the game but no speech pack installed would cause the title to crash on Windows 10
- Fixed an issue that would cause a game crash for some Windows 10 players when entering Maroondah Road Bucket List event
- Fixed an issue that would cause a game crash for some Windows 10 and Xbox One players when joining online Bucket List Blueprint challenges with mismatched DLC
- Fixed an issue that would cause a game crash for some Xbox One players when pausing the game
- Fixed an issue that would cause a game crash for some players when collecting Loyalty Rewards while in a Convoy
- Fixed an issue that would cause a game crash for some players when using the AMD R9 Fury X graphics card on Windows 10
- Fixed a TDR for Windows 10 players
Performance
- Players running four-core setups on Windows 10 should see CPU improvements
- Improved thread layout changes for eight-core setups on Windows 10, resulting in improved performance
- Improvement to performance in upgrades and tuning screens on Windows 10
- Fixed a stall when driving in Byron Bay on Windows 10
- Stall fixed when applying Drivatar liveries while driving on Windows 10
- Stall fixed when driving in free roam on Xbox One
Wheel Support
- Improvements to force feedback dead zone and FFB performance when driving on tarmac on both Xbox One and Windows 10
- Fixed a bug so that wheel button prompts now match the in-game bindings on Windows 10
- Actions that must be mapped are now identified in the UI and number of actions that must be mapped has been reduced on Windows 10
General Improvements
- Fix for photo mode being blurry for some Windows 10 players
- Groove music playback improvements on Xbox One
- Upgrade basket UI now supports mouse input for Windows 10
- Fix for bug that prevented Windows 10 players from progressing past the Start screen with no internet connection
- Added Master Volume option for Windows 10 players
- Fix to Advanced Camera functionality in left and top views in Paintshop (Xbox One and Windows)
- Fix to enable Rewind when returning from Co-Op to Solo (Xbox One and Windows)
- Added option to mute microphones in-game (Xbox One and Windows)
- Player can now continue driving when fuel runs out (Xbox One and Windows)
Gameplay Changes
- Horizon Edition cars that boost either Skills or XP no longer provide a benefit in Online Adventure
- Fixed an issue where the Perk “The XP Bump” worked in Online Adventure. Now it provides no benefit outside of single player racing
- Added a 30-second cooldown to the Drift Tap Skill
- Reduced the amount of XP awarded for banking Skill Chains
- Reduced 3-Star score target on the following Drift Zones: Mountain Scramble, Mountain Foot, Reservoir, and Gold Mine
- Previous Horizon Edition cars removed from Wheelspins; new Horizon Edition cars added. The new HE cars are the BAC Mono Horizon Edition , Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Horizon Edition, Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV Horizon Edition, Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series Horizon Edition, MG Metro 6R4 Horizon Edition, MINI Cooper S Horizon Edition, and the Subaru Impreza 22B STi Horizon Edition
- Added the name of the current Championship to Car Select in Online Adventure to help players choose a suitable car
- Horizon Edition cars display the correct bonus for Wheelspins
- Fixed an issue where the Landmarks stat was incorrectly listed as 21 instead of 19, stopping players reaching 100 percent complete
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WOW if this patch actually does what it says it does then the game is completely fixed. These devs are very professional and I had no doubt they will be able to fix up all the hiccups that the game launched with, what I did not anticipate is how quickly they will be able to do it. I am currently Level 260 having played for 130 hours and still only 69% complete so the patch is greatly welcomed because I will be playing this game every day until the next Forza game comes out same time next year, which will probably be Forza Motorsport 7.
can you run this game at 1080p 60 fps ultra setting after this update ?
Patch is not out yet but I can run 4k/60fps Ultra 95% of the time without the patch with i7 and GTX 1080. But with the patch I expect I will be able to play 4k/60fps 100% of the time because of the CPU improvements they made in this patch.
I don’t think it’s dropped yet, at least not showing up in store as an update. But I’d say that would totally depend on his hardware, I’ve personally never had any problems at 1080p 60 on this game with my 980, but I play at 1440 most time anyways
“what I did not anticipate is how quickly they will be able to do it”
They had 2 years to do it and they failed. it might fix some problems, it might cause some new ones but i’m sure it won’t fix most of them. (they never fixed stuttering issues in APEX)
what a ret**ded comment. name me ONE game in the last two gens that has come without launch issues… they had years to do what? pc platform is not as easy as a console where you code to the metal. sorry you had issues with apex, but not eveyrone had stuttering like you did with your sh**ty pc. i had none and in fact, i havent had issues with windows store games yet.
I can name plenty you f**ktard. Shadow Warrior 2 just released, Witcher 3 didn’t have this many issues, GTA V had a good launch, even GoW4 is alright.
“they had years to do what?”
To not f**k around and polish the game.
“pc platform is not as easy as a console”
Stop right there, end yourself you dumb f**k.
“sorry you had issues with apex”
Most people had issues, some are re*ards and wont notice it like you. many reported the issue with the game and they did not fixed it.
“your sh**ty pc”
Wow, another re*arded fanboy, find a cliff, jump…
“i had none”
Of course you didn’t. cancer won’t get cancer, and in this case you are the cancer.
Won’t buy it until they support Driving Force GT.
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I found that setting in task manager details the game in “real time” priority help tremendously it also completely fixed the stuttering in apex by the way
What CPU do you have?
A good old i7 3770k overclocked at 4.2 ghz but even an i5 should be enough forza games on pc hammer only one core and barely uses threads ironic for a dx12 game
Hopefully this fixes the stuttering so many people are getting. I can cut these devs a little slack, as they’ve spent so long making games only for consoles and they seem to be trying to address the issues. It’s obviously not a lazy port, just one that’s having some teething problems.
the HYPE IS REAL guys !
“Fixed an issue that would cause a game crash for some Xbox One players when pausing the game”
Oh they will fix this and forget about anything else, they might also add some DLC files as well. it might also cause you to download the full game again and again and again.
No update yet…. Been checking the Windows Store
Oh no a mediocre mmorpg not doing so well on pc is it because pc gamers actually got a better taste in gaming while consoles scums eat whatever thrash devs throws at them?
I love how you’re such an amazingly sad peasant loser that you come on a PC gaming site to troll and constantly get butthurt. You *literally* have no life don’t you.
And:
>actually reads Polygon
Top kek.
Have they fixed the “windows store only” problem yet? cause that is the only one i care about.
Just got the update…
Doesn’t do much, MAYBE very slightly improved CPU core usage, but 1 core is still hitting up to 95% load while others are anywhere from 5 to 50% load. I’m using a highly overclocked 8 core i7 though, so the game has always run well for me and i’ve had a good overall experience, but if you have 4 cores this update isn’t looking good…
This patch has atleast fixed the pauses in the car upgrade/tuning menu.
BTW it’s worth pointing out that the “stutters” were almost completely fixed in the last patch, and they only affected 4 core CPUs. When the game encounters a stutter it would hang on a SINGLE frame for up to half a second. I tested the game with just 4 cores enabled after the last patch came out, and it pretty much fixed the stutters (for me anyway). If you have general frame rate drops, especially in certain areas like the city, then this is a different issue. In this case you need to turn down the Dynamic Geometry and Static Geometry settings. That should fix or greatly reduce this issue.
New update sure smoothened things up. Overall quite pleased with the UWP product. Still hate the store.
What hardware and settings. Because for me it’s still the same….
Single 970 with a I7 4770K
Does the game stutter like before? I have seen your video and that was awful.
It’s not as bad a times… It still happens but that 1st patch was terrible.
Less stutters with unlock fps, but after 1 or 2 hours it goes to hell.
Titanx Xm
5930k@4.3ghz
32gb ddr4-3000
Samsung 950 pro (for games)
Playing in 1440p with a Gsync monitor. Games drops in 50s when i get in the city but otherwise i get 70+ more or less. Frame stability is
Improved, for me.
F**k off shill.