Tag: Horizon Forbidden West
Review Horizon Forbidden West (PS5) - Aloy Returns in Superior PS5 Sequel
Red Head Redemption 2
Republished on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February 2023's PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup. The original text follows. With Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla Games set the bar very high for itself. Its first attempt at an open world action RPG...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, and Tricks
Your ultimate Horizon Forbidden West resource
Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to Guerrilla Games' smash hit sci-fi action RPG, Horizon Zero Dawn. We think it's a fantastic sequel that improves pretty much everything, awarding it a big fat 9/10 in our Horizon Forbidden West PS5 review. If you're still playing the first game before you start the...
News Horizon Forbidden West DLC Takes Aloy to the Burning Shores Only on PS5
No PS4
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores has just been announced, a DLC expansion for the open world action RPG. This follows a tease from The Snitch earlier in the week. Burning Shores will take Aloy beyond the main game's map to the south, where she will explore what was once Los Angeles. It's now a highly volcanic area made up of many...
Rumour Is Horizon Forbidden West DLC on the Verge of Announcement?
Focus up
We thoroughly enjoyed Horizon Forbidden West when it launched back in February. While it's been several months since we've explored the post-post apocalyptic United States hunting robo-monsters, we'd be more than happy to shake off the rust and dive back in for more. The latest teaser from The Snitch, a reliable leaker, suggests it's...
News Learn About the Art of Horizon Forbidden West in Gorgeous New Book
Concept art, developer insight
Sony's output this year has been pretty stellar, releasing four major games on PS5 and PS4 (and that's to say nothing of its many PC ports). The earliest arrival of these was Horizon Forbidden West, kicking 2022 off strong back in February. Of the many things we like about Aloy's sophomore journey, one of its strongest...
News Dress for the Post-Post-Apocalypse with ASOS' Horizon Forbidden West Apparel
New official clothing range launches
Fashion retailer ASOS has partnered with Guerrilla Games to produce a brand new, official line of clothing based on Horizon Forbidden West. Not something we were expecting, but stranger things have happened, we suppose. Announced on the PlayStation Blog this morning, the unisex collection features a handful of...
News Horizon Forbidden West Wins Award for Excellence at Japan Game Awards
Horizon One Award
Tokyo Game Show is in full swing right now, and part of the festivities is the Japan Game Awards. All the winners have been announced, and among them is Sony's first-party open world epic, Horizon Forbidden West. Aloy's sophomore outing is one of several titles to earn the Award for Excellence: Other winners in this category...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Face Paints and How to Use Them
How do you wear face paints in Horizon Forbidden West?
How do you use face paints in Horizon Forbidden West? What are all the face paints, and where do you get them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be going through the game's selection of face paints that Aloy can wear during her journey. Horizon Forbidden West: What Are Face...
News Horizon Forbidden West Update Makes a Huge Improvement to Performance Mode on PS5
Comparison video shows the difference
A huge update to Horizon Forbidden West was released yesterday, adding in a whole bunch of cool new features like New Game + and the ability to transmog outfits and
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Outfits, Armor, and Best Outfits to Use
All the Outfits in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the Outfits in Horizon Forbidden West? Which Outfit should you use, and where do you get them? In Horizon Forbidden West, there are dozens of Outfits for Aloy that give her unique resistances and perks. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to show them all to you and explain...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Transmog Outfits and Change Armor Appearance
Mix and match outfits in Horizon Forbidden West
How do you transmog outfits and change armor appearance in Horizon Forbidden West? If you need the stats of one outfit but prefer the look of another, that's no problem. In Horizon Forbidden West, you're able to transmog outfits, allowing you to pick the style you like without changing your equipped...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West Trophy Guide: All PS5, PS4 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Horizon Forbidden West
In this Horizon Forbidden West Trophy guide, we will be exploring the game's full list of Trophies, going through each one and telling you how to unlock them. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, use this Trophy roadmap to track your progress towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Skills and Best Skills to Learn
All the Skills in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the Skills in Horizon Forbidden West? Which are the best Skills to get? In Horizon Forbidden West, there are lots of Skills to unlock for Aloy, spread across several skill trees. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we'll be taking a look at each Skill and telling you which to prioritise...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Reset and Respec Skills
Reallocate Skill Points in Horizon Forbidden West
How do you reset and respec Skills in Horizon Forbidden West? If you aren't happy with how you've spent your Skill Points in Horizon Forbidden West, don't worry — you are able to reset redistribute them however you want. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you how to...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: What Difficulty Should You Select?
All difficulty options in Horizon Forbidden West
What difficulty level should you choose in Horizon Forbidden West? What difficulty options are there, and which should you pick? In Horizon Forbidden West, you'll be going up against some seriously dangerous foes, and it can all get a bit intense. Fortunately, there are multiple difficulty levels to...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Does It Have New Game +?
We go again
Does Horizon Forbidden West have New Game +? Many games these days have a feature called New Game Plus, a way to start the game over again but with all your original progress carried over. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to let you know whether the game features New Game + and how to use it. Horizon Forbidden...
News Huge Horizon Forbidden West Update Adds New Game Plus, Outfit Swaps, Skill Respec
And it's available now
We were expecting to see Horizon Call of the Mountain during State of Play, but Horizon Forbidden West got a moment in the spotlight too. Turns out Guerrilla Games isn't done with the open world RPG just yet, as it has announced and released a major update that introduces all sorts of new features. First and foremost, this...
News See Horizon Forbidden West's Dilapidated Real-World Locations in Comparison Video
Ruins of the old ones
As many will know by now — especially if you've played it — Horizon Forbidden West very much takes place in the real world, and it gets pretty specific. As its name implies, Aloy's second adventure takes her to the western edge of the United States of America, travelling from Utah through to Nevada and California. While...
News 13 Per Cent of Horizon Forbidden West Players Have Finished the Story on PS5, PS4
Going by Trophy data
Sony seems to have a knack for retaining users, and it appears to be the same for Guerrilla's latest, Horizon Forbidden West. The game has been out for nearly three weeks at this point, and in that time, it seems a dedicated percentage of players have stormed through to its ending. Using Trophy data, we can see that, at the...
News Horizon Forbidden West Update 1.07 Is Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Yet more bugs eliminated
Horizon Forbidden West has just received its latest update, and it's another big one that makes all kinds of fixes and improvements. Patch 1.07 is available right now for both the PlayStation 5 and PS4 versions, so if you're still going through Aloy's adventure, you'll want to get this installed. A big portion of the patch...
News This Is Aloy's Real-Life Face Model from Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West
Based on Dutch actress Hannah Hoekstra
Who is Aloy’s real-life face model in Horizon Forbidden West and Horizon Zero Dawn? We all know that Ashly Burch lent her larynx to bring the outspoken heroine to life, but one thing we weren't aware of is that the character's based upon the likeness of Dutch actress Hannah Hoekstra. Guerrilla Games revealed...
News Horizon Forbidden West Update 1.06 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
More common problems addressed
Horizon Forbidden West is out, and players sure are finding plenty of bugs. Thankfully, Guerrilla Games seems to be blasting them as quick as it possibly can with major game updates, and the latest of these is now live on PlayStation 5 and PS4. Version 1.06 is ready to roll, and it makes tonnes of fixes. There are a...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Quests
A complete main mission list for Horizon Forbidden West
What are all quests in Horizon Forbidden West? As is the case with most open world RPGs, Horizon Forbidden West divides its adventure into a series of quests, generally issued by the characters you'll encounter as you explore. In almost all cases, you can tackle these quests in any order you...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Rebel Outposts
Cleaning up the Forbidden West
Rebel Outposts are an open world activity in Horizon Forbidden West. There are no missable Rebel Outposts, and you can complete them at any time during the story, so don't worry if you've already finished Singularity. Rebel Outposts will automatically be marked on your map as you approach them. Despite inherent...
News Horizon Forbidden West's Gorgeous Soundtrack Now Available on Streaming Services
Some of it, anyway
Update: It's been brought to our attention (thanks, Voltan) that the below soundtrack is actually only the first of three volumes. Parts two and three of Forbidden West's OST will follow onto streaming services on 11th and 25th March respectively. Still, there's lots of music to listen to already, so plug in and soak in the atmos...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Breathe Underwater for Longer
How to swim longer in Horizon Forbidden West
How do you breathe underwater for longer in Horizon Forbidden West? How do you get the Diving Mask? Why can't you stay underwater? A new feature of Horizon Forbidden West lets you explore beneath the waves, but you can't stay down there for very long at first. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide,...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Get All Legendary Weapons
All legendary weapon locations
Where are all the Legendary weapons in Horizon Forbidden West? What are the Legendary weapons and how do you get them? Horizon Forbidden West has powerful Legendary class weapons to find, but you'll have to work for them. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you what all the Legendary...
News Horizon Forbidden West Update 1.05 Released, Here Are the Patch Notes
Iffy HDR, collision detection, and facial animations fixed
Guerrilla Games has just released a new patch for Horizon Forbidden West. Update 1.05 is now available to download on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, and it makes a long list of fixes. While there are still some issues outstanding the developer is aware of, this should go a long way in improving...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Sunken Caverns Locations
Where to find every Sunken Cavern
Where are all the Sunken Caverns in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Sunken Caverns, and what do they contain? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to explain Sunken Caverns and tell you why you should explore them. Horizon Forbidden West: What Is a Sunken Cavern?: As the name implies, Sunken...
News Sackboy Joins Aloy in the Forbidden West with Free Horizon Costumes
Available now
Sackboy: A Big Adventure has received its fair share of freebie DLC outfits, and that's not stopping just yet. To celebrate the release of Horizon Forbidden West, Guerrilla Games' action RPG sequel, the cuddly platformer has just received a duo of new costumes, and as usual, they're adorable. Aloy and her mysterious frenemy Sylens...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Solve Relic Ruins: Isle of Spires
How to complete Relic Ruins: Isle of Spires
How do you solve Relic Ruins: Isle of Spires in Horizon Forbidden West? Where is Relic Ruins: Isle of Spires and how do you complete it? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to show you how to get through Relic Ruins: Isle of Spires with step-by-step instructions. If you're looking for...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Solve Relic Ruins: The Long Coast
How to complete Relic Ruins: The Long Coast
How do you solve Relic Ruins: The Long Coast in Horizon Forbidden West? Where is Relic Ruins: The Long Coast and how do you complete it? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to show you how to get through Relic Ruins: The Long Coast with step-by-step instructions. If you're looking for...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Weapon Types and How They Work
Which weapons to use in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the weapon types in Horizon Forbidden West? How do each of the weapon types work, and which ones should you use? Horizon Forbidden West has various types of weapon you can use, all offering something different and all viable in combat against machines. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Explorer or Guided - What's the Difference?
Should you use Explorer or Guided?
What's the difference between Explorer and Guided modes in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Explorer and Guided, and how do they change the game? When you start up Horizon Forbidden West, you'll be asked if you want to use Explorer or Guided, but what does it mean? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Valor Surges and Best Ones to Use
All the Valor Surges in Horizon Forbidden West
What are all the Valor Surges in Horizon Forbidden West? Which Valor Surge should you use and what do they do? Horizon Forbidden West features Valor Surges, powerful new abilities Aloy can use to help in combat. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, this page goes through all the Valor Surges,...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Shelter Locations
Where to find all the Shelters in Horizon Forbidden West
Where are all the Shelters in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Shelters and where can you find them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to explain what Shelters are and where they're located on the map. Horizon Forbidden West: What Are Shelters?: A Shelter in...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Where to Find Greenshine Crystals
Green with envy
Where are Greenshine Crystals in Horizon Forbidden West? What is Greenshine, and where can you find it? In Horizon Forbidden West, Greenshine is a valuable resource you'll want to keep an eye out for. But where is it in the open world? In this Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you all about Greenshine and where to...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Reach and Override All Tallnecks
How to clear the map and activate Tallnecks
How do you reach and override all the Tallnecks in Horizon Forbidden West? Where are all the Tallnecks and how do you get to them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be going through the game's Tallnecks, telling you where they are and how to reach the top. Horizon Forbidden West: What...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Relic Ruins and How to Solve Them
How to complete all Relic Ruins
How do you complete all Relic Ruins in Horizon Forbidden West? Where are all the Relic Ruins and how do you solve them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be going through all the Relic Ruins in the game and explaining how to beat them all. Horizon Forbidden West: What Are Relic Ruins?: What is a...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Vista Points Locations
Where to find all Vista Points and how to solve them
Where are all the Vista Points in Horizon Forbidden West? How do you find the locations for each Vista Point? Vista Points are spots across the map in Horizon Forbidden West that offer a brief glimpse at the Old World. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be showing you where all...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Signal Lenses Locations
Where to find all Signal Lenses for Raynah
Where are all the Signal Lenses in Horizon Forbidden West? How do you get all the Signal Lenses? Signal Lenses are a collectable in Horizon Forbidden West, found across the game's opening area, The Daunt. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to outline where you can find all the Signal...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: Machine Strike - All Pieces and How to Play
Everything you need to know about Machine Strike
How do you play Machine Strike in Horizon Forbidden West? What is Machine Strike, and how do you win? In certain locations in Horizon Forbidden West, Aloy can compete against other characters in Machine Strike, a strategic board game that's surprisingly in-depth. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Cauldron Locations and Rewards
Where to find all Cauldrons in Horizon Forbidden West
Where are all the Cauldrons in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Cauldrons, and what do you get for completing them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you all about Cauldrons, and what you receive for doing them. Horizon Forbidden West: What Is a Cauldron?:...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Black Box Locations
Where to find all the Black Boxes
Where are all the Black Boxes in Horizon Forbidden West? What is a Black Box, and where are they located in the game? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you where to find all the Black Boxes. Note: Included below are details that some may consider spoilers. If you wish to discover the...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Survey Drones Locations
Where to find every Survey Drone
Where are all the Survey Drones in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Survey Drones, and how do you get them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we'll be outlining what Survey Drones are and where to find them. Note: There may be potential spoilers among the information in this guide. In order to prevent...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All War Totems Locations
Where to find every War Totem in Horizon Forbidden West
Where are all the War Totems in Horizon Forbidden West? What is a War Totem and where are they located? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you where to find all the War Totem collectables. Horizon Forbidden West: All War Totems Locations: Below, we're going to...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Get Past Metal Flowers
How to clear Metal Flowers
How do you get past Metal Flowers in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Metal Flowers and how do you clear them? Metal Flowers appeared in Horizon Zero Dawn as collectables, but in Horizon Forbidden West, they serve a slightly different purpose. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to explain Metal...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: How to Get Past Firegleam
What is Firegleam in Horizon Forbidden West?
How do you get past Firegleam in Horizon Forbidden West? What is Firegleam and how do you clear it? Firegleam is a new part of the open world in Horizon Forbidden West, and you might be wondering how to get past it. As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to explain what Firegleam is and...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: What Are Blocked Paths?
What does a Blocked Path mean?
What are Blocked Paths in Horizon Forbidden West? What is a Blocked Path, and how to you get past them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we will be explaining what a Blocked Path is, what it means, and how to get past them. Horizon Forbidden West: What Are Blocked Paths?: A Blocked Path in Horizon...
Guide Horizon Forbidden West: All Ornaments Locations
Where to find every Ornament
Where are all the Ornaments in Horizon Forbidden West? What are Ornaments and where can you find them? As part of our Horizon Forbidden West guide, we're going to tell you how and where to find all the Ornaments in the game. Note: Please be aware of light spoilers in this guide. Horizon Forbidden West: