Summary
Horizon Zero Dawnis officially being remastered for both the PlayStation 5 and PC. Featuring a graphical update that brings the game up to the level of its sequel,Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredis available worldwide on October 31.
When it was first released in 2017 for PlayStation 4 – and in 2020 for PC –Horizon Zero Dawnbegan a brand-new sci-fi franchise centered on Aloy, a quick-thinking huntress of the Nora tribe. Fans explored the apocalyptic ruins of the United States as they uncovered the truth behind the end of the old world, saving the new one in the process. The game received a sequel in the form ofHorizon Forbidden Westin 2022, with athird and assumedly finalHorizonentryexpected to be revealed in the next couple of years.
However, it seems like players will have the chance to experience the series’ beginning in a whole new way well before that. During the recent Sony State of Play, Guerrilla Games officially revealedHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredis coming to both PlayStation 5 and PC on October 31. This revamped version of the original game features hours of re-recorded motion capture, graphical fidelity on par withHorizon Forbidden West, and improvements to take full advantage of modern PC andPlayStation 5 features to enhance both visuals and performance.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for PlayStation 5 and PC
The remastered version ofHorizon Zero Dawnwill also includeaccessibility features introduced inHorizon Forbidden West, including remappable controls, haptic cues, and assist toggles. What’s more, the remaster can read old save data, meaning players can pick up in the new version ofHorizon Zero Dawnexactly where they left off in the original.Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill also be available on PlayStation 5 Pro when it releases on November 7.
Fans who already own the originalHorizon Zero Dawncan upgrade to the digital version of the remaster for $10 – players who own the physical version can even do so by inserting the disc into their PlayStation 5 consoles. Those who don’t have it yet can instead buy the full game for $50 through the PlayStation Store, Epic Game Store, or Steam.
Were that not exciting enough,LEGO Horizon Adventures– a light-hearted spin-off of the main series – is coming out on November 14, just a couple of weeks afterHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered. These two new releases are certain to begreat refreshers ahead ofHorizon 3and its likely conclusion of Aloy’s epic adventure.
Horizon Zero Dawn
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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.
