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

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

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 Returnal.Update.v2023.02.17-P2P.zip

: 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

: Fixed a rare bug where music would stop when entering a new Biome and corrected grass draw distance for those using "Epic" particle settings. While this update fixed initial bugs, players at

: Fixed PSN sign-in time-outs and a rounding error in Benchmark results.

: Resolved issues where certain ultrawide monitor setups were not detected in full screen and fixed a bug that incorrectly identified Windows resolution on the first boot.

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