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- Horizon Forbidden West™ (PS4™)
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Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.
The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity, while fearsome new machines prowl their borders. Life on Earth is hurtling towards another extinction, and no one knows why.
It's up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world. Along the way, she must reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past – all the while trying to stay one step ahead of a seemingly undefeatable new enemy.
An epic action RPG adventure.
Discover distant lands, new enemies, rich cultures and striking characters.
Explore the lush forests, sunken cities and towering mountains of a far-future America.
Engage in strategic battles against enormous machines and mounted human enemies by using weapons, gear and traps crafted from salvaged parts.
Uncover the secret behind Earth's imminent collapse and unlock a hidden chapter in the ancient past... one that will change Aloy forever.
Travel beyond the Forbidden West as Aloy’s story continues in this epic expansion to Aloy's adventure. Enter the Burning Shores once you've completed the main quest.
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Meet some of the machines in the Forbidden West.
Fierce, fast and agile, the Clamberjaw uses its claws and tail to salvage scrap. It clings to walls with ease and possesses a range of abilities that debilitate opponents.
Part combat-class machine, part lumbering fortress, the formidable Tremortusk charges into battle with nigh-indestructible armor and an array of hidden weapons.
The amphibious Shellsnapper can dig itself in and lie dormant for days or even weeks, allowing its impenetrable shell to become covered by the surrounding foliage.
Sunwings use their photovoltaic wings to store energy. On bright days, they can be seen hovering high in the air to catch as much sun as possible.
The Burrower is a recon machine that emits a high-pitched sound to alert allies and stun enemies. It can tunnel underground and resurface in unexpected locations.
The Clawstrider is a fast and agile combat machine and can be mounted to cross the Forbidden West at top speed.
An enormous, fast combat machine that can lash out from long range. Once it assumes a coiled stance, it has access to its full arsenal as its rotating body parts snap into place.
Despite being herd-based acquisition machines, Bristlebacks can become highly aggressive when threatened, using their tusks to great effect.
Top tips for getting the very most out of Horizon Forbidden West’s incredible world.
It’s easy to get wrapped up in Aloy’s story and find yourself racing towards the next quest marker. Take time between key events to explore the world around you. Follow your curiosity even if that means scaling a mountain or diving into a sunken ruin.
If you’re looking to get a better vantage point, keep an ear open for the boom of wandering Tallnecks – scale these mighty machines and you’ll be able to harness their powerful radar censors to uncover additional information about the surrounding area.
Not only will you discover great new locations, interesting side stories and new characters, but you’ll also discover Hunting Grounds to hone your skills, and local rumor merchants with secrets and wisdom to impart.
That nifty device Aloy wears isn’t just a fetching adornment. With a quick tap your Focus will highlight useful resources and points of interest to explore, plus it’s also key to understanding the many adversaries that stand between you and your goals.
Take some time to properly scan the machines and enemies of the Forbidden West; doing so will reveal vast amounts of information
You can even tag key parts to help you aim during battle and can even help you upgrade your equipment or fulfill a merchant request! Horizon Forbidden West’s combat is built as much around strategy as it is skill. Being able to anticipate your enemy’s movements, exploit their weakness and use their own weapons and abilities against them can rapidly turn the tide of battle in your favor.
It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. The Forbidden West is teeming with potential allies who’ll be willing to do you a good turn if you do them one in return. Engage with locals in towns and cities you visit and find out what they have offer; help those in need or just shoot the breeze to learn more about the local area.
You can also try your luck with the popular board game Machine Strike or hone your combat skills in the many Melee Pits around the world.
Preparation is key. Search for cooks in local settlements who’ll help you prepare tasty meals that provide buffs to your stats, giving the edge against large machines.
There are dozens of weapons to acquire across the Forbidden West, including Spears, Bows, Slings, Shredder Gauntlets, Spike Throwers and more. Each of these has rare and legendary variants to collect and multiple ammo types to craft. Collecting, modifying, and mastering them will not only make you stronger, but may also grant access to new areas.
Offense is only half the battle though: to really thrive, you’ll need a strong defense. Hunt down different armor sets across the world, and recolor and modify them to ensure that no matter what you’re up against, you’re always dressed to kill.
As you progress through the Forbidden West, you’ll be able to unlock new abilities on Aloy’s skill tree. There are six different areas that Aloy can specialize in and you’ll need to focus on which best suits your playstyle.
Invest in Warrior skills to unlock more options in face-to-face combat, in Hunter skills to improve your finesse with weapons and traps, and Infiltration to strengthen your ability in stealth and surprise attacks.
The most up-to-date details about Horizon Forbidden West from PlayStation Blog.*
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Last week, we asked you to join Aloy on her latest Burning Shores adventures using #PSshare and #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: call_me_xavii shares Aloy taking in her lava-flowing beach surroundings. Cosmic_Nook shares Aloy flying over the shore on the back of a Sunwing. mett981 shares Aloy standing in the glow of lava and […]
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It’s been one amazing year of players enjoying the world of Horizon Forbidden West, so last week we asked you to share your favorite moments on Aloy’s journey using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s Aloy-focused shares: calisarah1998 shares Aloy in a white and yellow helmet, with a red-eyed machine behind her out of focus. […]
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one year since Horizon Forbidden West launched. On February 18, 2022, Guerrillas were eagerly waiting at their workstations as the game started rolling out to our global community. Describing the feeling of a game launch day is challenging, though any developer in our industry will inherently understand […]
At PlayStation, we’re always looking to create meaningful and engaging experiences that celebrate our players. For PlayStation Plus, we have a big month with Horizon Forbidden West joining our Game Catalog, giving PlayStation Plus Extra, and Deluxe members a chance to experience a post-apocalyptic world with distant lands to discover, striking characters to meet, and […]
At PlayStation, we’re always looking to create meaningful and engaging experiences that celebrate our players. For PlayStation Plus, we have a big month with Horizon Forbidden West joining our Game Catalog, giving PlayStation Plus Extra, and Premium/Deluxe members a chance to experience a post-apocalyptic world with distant lands to discover, striking characters to meet, and […]
Today we’re thrilled to announce Burning Shores, our expansion to Horizon Forbidden West which sees Aloy pursue a sinister threat in the untamed wilds of Los Angeles, now a treacherous volcanic archipelago. She will be traveling to a dangerous new region south of the Tenakth Clan Lands, featuring a compelling storyline following from where Horizon […]
Starting to write up your gift lists for friends and family? The Horizon Holiday Gift Guide is here to help. The end of the year is already upon us, but the options are endless when it comes to gifts for Horizon fans. Whether you’re settling in with cozy vibes at home, braving the great outdoors […]
Dark Horse Books, known for their gorgeous and detailed books and comics, have ventured into the world of Horizon to create a comprehensive chronicle that will delight fans and collectors: The Art of Horizon Forbidden West – including a Deluxe Edition with additional bonus materials! Bound together in a full-color hardcover volume, The Art of […]
Browse the full range of Horizon games in the series and learn more about Aloy's story on the official Horizon franchise hub.
Explore these detailed cosplay guides so you can embody key characters in the most authentic way.
The Quen Commander outfit is a heavy armor designed for close quarters and taking heavy blows.
Seyka is a tenacious and highly skilled marine of the Quen tribe chosen for their expedition across the Great Ocean.
Varl is a warrior from the Nora tribe, and is one of Aloy's returning and most caring companions in Horizon Forbidden West.
The Nora Huntress armor was originally stitched by Teb and accentuated by Aloy's own designs.
The Utaru Harvester armor uses a variety of natural materials found near Utaru territory.
The Tenakth Tactician is the ultimate armor to bolster Aloy’s ability to command machines and play the battlefield like a Machine Strike board.
Sylens is a wandering scholar, sage and warrior, his past is a series of whispers, misdirections, and enigmas – all of which he encourages.
Create your own papercraft models of the Clawstrider and Sunwing machines with these free templates.
A pensive mixture of guttural timbres, melancholy strings and soaring vocals, the soundtrack for Guerrilla’s Horizon franchise – much like the games themselves – marries disparate themes and ideas to build a unique audio landscape.
The full soundtrack is now available on your choice of streaming platforms.
Download wallpapers for desktop and mobile.
Aloy will be facing a variety of deadly new machines in the Forbidden West including the armored Rollerback, the graceful Sunwing, and the acid-spitting Slitherfang, and more. Take a closer look at the machines of the Forbidden West.
The Forbidden West will be an immersive open world, filled with adventure, culture, and opportunity. But it will also be vast and deadly, filled with ancient ruins, awe-inspiring machines, and hidden threats.
The Living World team at Guerrilla worked on aspects of the game that make the world feel authentic and alive: the tribes, the settlements, and the people within them.
Yes. Building upon the foundation of Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy will have a number of new ways to move through the world like high vault traversal mechanics, the ability to free climb, and swimming underwater which opens up new aspects of exploration.
Weapons and outfits are also even more potent than before, and new tools like the Pullcaster and Shieldwing make her more agile during both exploration and the inevitable battles she’ll be fighting in the West.
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