description Horizon Forbidden West Overview
A stunning orbs-of-influence post-apocalyptic world where machines rule the land. Aloy returns to explore a new frontier, featuring complex machine designs and diverse biomes. The PS5 version offers enhanced textures, faster loading, and improved frame rates, making it one of the most technically impressive games on the platform.
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Where does Aloy go in Horizon Forbidden West?
Aloy travels west into regions inspired by Utah, Nevada, and California, including a ruined San Francisco. The story follows her search for a way to stop a spreading ecological blight after the events of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Which platforms can play Horizon Forbidden West?
Horizon Forbidden West launched on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2022. A Complete Edition later brought the game to Windows PC.
Do you need to play Horizon Zero Dawn first?
It helps a lot. Forbidden West directly continues Aloy's story from Horizon Zero Dawn and references GAIA, HADES, Sylens, and the old-world machine ecosystem.
What is different about the Burning Shores expansion?
Burning Shores sends Aloy to a volcanic Los Angeles area and was released as a PlayStation 5-only expansion. It adds new machines, new story content, and a major companion arc involving Seyka.
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