Returnal.update.v2023.02.17-p2p.zip Official

: The developers noted that players seeing a black screen during the opening cinematic should ensure their Windows VP9 Video Extension is up to date. Context of the "P2P" File

The file refers to the first post-launch patch for the PC version of Returnal , which was released on February 17, 2023. This update specifically targeted critical "day-one" technical issues that players encountered immediately after the game's Windows debut on February 15, 2023. Key Fixes in this Update Returnal.Update.v2023.02.17-P2P.zip

: Fixed PSN sign-in time-outs and a rounding error in Benchmark results. : The developers noted that players seeing a

: Fixed a rare bug where music would stop when entering a new Biome and corrected grass draw distance for those using "Epic" particle settings. Key Fixes in this Update : Fixed PSN

The suffix in the filename typically indicates that the update was packaged by "Peer-to-Peer" groups rather than an official digital storefront like Steam or Epic Games Store. While this update fixed initial bugs, players at the time still reported ongoing issues such as: Returnal - February 17th Patch is Now Available - SteamDB

The February 17 patch addressed several "quality of life" and stability problems reported by the Returnal community on Steam: