Other methods available for reverting a Steam game to a previous patch.
Other methods available for reverting a Steam game to a previous patch.
I'm dealing with Horizon Zero Dawn after a recent Steam auto-update caused several problems for me and others. I've spent many hours trying the console method and the 'deport and manifest' approach, but it hasn't worked. I've heard alternative solutions exist, though I can't locate them. I found DepotDownloader, but I'm unsure if it's safe and whether you need to log in with 2FA.
: D Well, good luck and sorry, but if I find it I'll let you know. But honestly, you might be missing some brackets somewhere.
KwongKwaiLa
02-12-2025, 03:12 PM #2Yeah... this guide isn't current, it's completely inaccurate. I do have a better version saved somewhere, but I can't locate it. People in the comments have already flagged parts as wrong, so maybe we can sort this out together. The real guide is much longer, which suggests it's outdated. The updated version looks messy, and I wouldn't trust that depot downloader—sounds really risky if I discover the link. Pro tip for next time: always back up your stuff just in case an update causes problems. I've seen those HZD mods work great : D Well, good luck and sorry, but if I find it I'll let you know. But honestly, you might be missing some brackets somewhere.
DepotDownloader functions as a command-line utility. On Windows, you need to launch your terminal and execute commands such as "dotnet DepotDownloader.dll" with the required parameters. It was installed from the Arch repository on my machine, so the syntax is slightly adapted compared to Windows, but the idea remains consistent. For example, "depotdownloader -app 1151640 -depot 1151641 -manifest 8564283306590138028 -username [your username]". On Windows, you'll use "dotnet DepotDownloader.dll" instead of just "depotdownloader". More details about depot IDs and manifest IDs for Horizon Zero Dawn can be found at the provided link. However, it appears the download only retrieves the latest version listed in that manifest—specifically version 1.11. I’m unable to access older releases. It seems the manifests simply reference file names without specifying versions. There doesn’t appear to be a way to obtain a different release unless someone like @Mark Kaine has a method. Unfortunately, this version is frustrating for me. 1.11 completely broke my workflow. It’s like my vision is being pulled out of my head. I’m definitely not alone in this complaint.
PenguinMan1818
02-24-2025, 03:20 PM #4I'm really struggling to locate this info. With thousands of screenshots it's harder than expected, but I remember you had to give a precise version or depot number. I don't know if anything has changed, and the Steam thread didn't help much. I'd love to see this tutorial in person if I ever find it. Google isn't useful either—thanks for the reminder that the internet doesn't forget!
Thanks for sharing your experience. You've already explored all known solutions and confirmed the issue persists even after adjustments. It sounds like you're facing a persistent problem that's not resolving. Since you mentioned backing up files, consider copying everything to safeguard progress. Let me know if you need further guidance!
They intentionally increased performance demands, like higher CPU usage, which is why optional updates should become mandatory. But I discovered evidence they actually altered the game and claimed they wouldn’t ban old versions, though that seems questionable. Reports suggest a drop from 60fps to 8fps under the same settings, which updates can cause. The official statement says they’re not planning to stop downloading old builds, focusing instead on handling edge cases and copyright removal. They promise more details once the update is ready.
Drako54321
03-22-2025, 07:04 PM #7Hi @Mark Kaine, thanks for the details. I’m still unsure if it’s a placebo, but there was a recent hotfix a few days ago. For me, the visuals improved noticeably—less foliage flickering, pop-in, and LOD issues. I’ve resumed playing now that everything is disabled (HUD off), and it feels great and offers a solid challenge. The FPS problem remains unresolved; I had to turn off parts of a ReShade I created for the game because my average dropped from around 100fps to just under 50fps, requiring adjustments to get back above 60.