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Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill allow players to transfer their PS4 save files to the new PS5 release. This is great news for gamers who playedHorizon Zero Dawnon their PlayStation 4 at launch and want a chance to finish the game with improved graphics or start Aloy’s adventure again with New Game+.
Announced duringthe recent September 2024 State of Play,Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill be released for PlayStation 5 and PC on October 31. Despite its graphics still being impressive to many fans,Horizon Zero Dawnwas originally released for the PlayStation 4 in 2017, and its brief age has begun to show when compared to its 2022 sequel,Horizon Forbidden West.
Guerrilla Games studio director Jan-Bart van Beekrevealed on the PS Blogthat players who previously boughtHorizon Zero Dawnon the PS4 will be able to access their old saves in the updated game. According to the director, old saves will be fully compatible withHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered, creating a perfect opportunity for fans who want to play again using New Game+ or to try out Photo Mode in endgame areas.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Will Allow PS4 Players to Transfer Their Progress to PS5
Anyone who purchased the original PS4 version ofHorizon Zero Dawncan upgrade to the remaster for only $9.99 as long as they have the game in their PlayStation library.Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill be fairly robust, with its graphical fidelity said to be on par with what was seen inHorizon Forbidden West. The title will also include re-recorded motion capture and dialogue, giving players an even larger and more polished update than originally anticipated.
Guerrilla Games has also revealed thatHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill includeaccessibility features introduced inHorizon Forbidden West, following Sony’s approach in its more recent releases. Players can expect to see the return of features such as haptic cues, assist toggles, remappable controls, and more.
While fan reception ofHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwas not incredibly positive when the project was recently leaked, the remaster seems like a way to tide over the franchise’s fans while they wait for the next installment. Earlier this year, Guerrilla Games confirmed that asequel toHorizon Forbidden Westwas in the works. Unfortunately, not much is known about the project, and it’s still uncertain when the next game will be officially revealed.
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EARTH IS OURS NO MOREExperience Aloy’s entire legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a world ruled by deadly Machines.An outcast from her tribe, the young hunter fights to uncover her past, discover her destiny… and stop a catastrophic threat to the future.Unleash devastating, tactical attacks against unique Machines and rival tribes as you explore an open world teeming with wildlife and danger.Horizon Zero Dawn™ is a multi-award-winning action role-playing game – and this Complete Edition for PC includes the huge expansion The Frozen Wilds, featuring new lands, skills, weapons and Machines.
