Summary
A new age rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board, otherwise known as ESRB, suggests that Guerilla Games is working on a remaster of its 2017 action role-playing game,Horizon Zero Dawn. According to the rating, the remastered version ofHorizon Zero Dawnwill be released on both PlayStation 5 and PC, but a release date is yet to be confirmed.
Rumors of Guerilla Games working onaremaster have been circulating for several years now, with speculation continuing to mount after SonyremovedHorizon Zero Dawnfrom PlayStation Pluson July 22, 2025. While games are often rotated in and out of PlayStation Plus' Extra tier on a regular basis, it’s rare (although not unheard of) to see a first-party title leave the service. Given that theHorizonseries has become a PlayStation staple, fans believed its removal was likely due to a remaster being in the works.
Despite mounting speculation, aremaster ofHorizon Zero Dawnhas still yet to be confirmed by developer Guerilla Games. However, a new rating on theESRB websitesuggests a reveal could be imminent. According to the rating,Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredwill be released for PlayStation 5 and PC, but what graphical improvements the remaster will bring are currently unknown.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Possibly in the Works
Rumors of aHorizon Zero Dawnremaster were first reported onback in 2022. At the time, it was unclear if the title would be remastered or completely remade from the ground up, but the report did state that the title would feature an improved lighting system, better animations, overhauled textures, and new character models to match its PlayStation 5 sequel,Horizon Forbidden West. It was also reported that the potential remaster would have a “big focus” on new accessibility options which were also introduced by its 2022 sequel, along with new graphics modes and quality-of-life improvements.
While it appears likely that the upcoming remaster will be released on PlayStation 5 and PC simultaneously, it took two years for Sony to release the hit title on PC. The port was developed by Nixxes Software, which would later go on to bring other PlayStation titles, such asMarvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West,andGhost of Tsushimato PC.
Given theimmense popularity ofHorizon Zero Dawn, a remaster to bring the title to PlayStation’s current generation console seemed inevitable. With Sony recently revealing the PlayStation 5 Pro with a November 7 release date, it also seems somewhat logical to haveHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredas a launch title for the console’s mid-life cycle refresh.
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.
