Horizon Forbidden West

The firstHorizongame derive out intimately five years ago and was assemble with mostly   favorable reviews . Developer Guerrilla Games was antecedently known primarily for theKillzonefranchise , a rather linear first - individual shooter serial publication . Zero Dawnwas Guerrilla ’s first attempt at a third - person , open world natural process - risky venture game , and it certainly ingrain as a first pleasure trip . While many had matter with the plot ’s mounting mechanics and the deepness of its legion   side graphic symbol , the game ’s combat and narrative were far-famed high detail .

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Zero Dawn ’s formula is getting a side - ski lift throughHorizon Forbidden West ’s Modern gameplay featuresand a different explorable area . WhereasZero Dawntook place in the thirty-first one C version of what used to be known as the states of Colorado , Utah , and Wyoming , Forbidden Westis acquire Aloy to the eponymous region which spans post - post - apocalyptic California , Nevada , and other parts   of Utah . The latest trailer , which is viewable onYouTubecourtesy of PlayStation , reintroduces the prompt problem facing Aloy , teases the biz ’s fibre and conflicts , and hints at another enigma brace to be unraveled .

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The Red Blight Is Ravaging The Forbidden West

The beginning of the new fib preview cue viewer of Aloy ’s immediate concern , a Red Blight which is work havoc onHorizon Forbidden West ’s surround and towns . Amidst shots of dying crops and crimson   atmospheric condition phenomenon , Aloy ’s voice over states , " The body politic is die . People are suffer . Soon they ’ll famish . " chance a solvent to this pest seems to be Aloy ’s chief grounds for hazard to the Forbidden West . The situation has clearly turned pressing , since Aloy say , " I ’m lam out of time , Elisabet , " though it ’s unclear why or how she ’s address the long numb woman Aloy was cloned from . On top of this ecologic disaster , machine that were once relatively harmless continue to grow increasingly violent from the Derangement , a measure take by an AI in response to humans hunting the machine .

The Forbidden West Has New & Old Conflicts

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While the Utaru tribe appeals to a gamey great power through song for a therapeutic to the Red Blight , the Tenakth are descending toward   open war once again . In atrailer teasingHorizon Forbidden West ’s world , it was revealed that an uneasy truce between Tenakth tribe is in risk amidst   the rise of Regalla ’s rebels . seek revenge for unspecified rebuff , Regalla has welcome Sylens ' machines and technical knowledge into her war effort against both the Tenakth and the Carja . Although HADES was destroyed , Sylens appear to have discovered more punic uses for the Old Ones ' creations , and is help Regalla in pursuit of unknown goals .

Aloy Isn’t Alone In The Forbidden West

Aloy wo n’t be alone in her commission to the Forbidden West , and the tale dawdler coquette allies both unexampled and onetime . It ’s heavily implied that Aloy will bring a part in essay to unify the Tenakth tribes against Regalla , even though " In the west , war is the formula " according to Kotallo , a character Guerrilla Games spoke toGame Informerabout . Kotallo of the Tenakth , Alva from the Utaru , and Zo from an unidentified tribe will all help Aloy in various ways during   her journey . Somereturning characters inHorizon Forbidden Westwill similarly offer help along the way . Erend and Varl are regard in the new story poke refusing to be left behind , and Talanah , Sunhawk of the Carja Hunters Lodge , is put   to act a pregnant role . Aloy may finger as though she ’s the only one that can stop Sylens , Regalla , and the Red Blight , but there ’s sure to be a blanket cast of side characters willing to facilitate inForbidden West .

The Mysteries Of The Old Ones Continue In Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden Westis confirmed to have one ending , rather than a forking narration , and the reveal of Tilda seems to be a nod toward where the plot is ultimately heading outside of the region ’s various other problems . The game ’s incredible file sizing , rumored   to be over 100 gigabytes on PlayStation 5 , indicates it may be importantly longer than its precursor . If that turn out to be true , there is likely plenty for players to discover even with the massive amount of pre - release information Guerrilla Games and Sony have put out forHorizon Forbidden West .

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Sources : Game Informer , PlayStation / YouTube

Horizon Zero Dawn uses much of its narrative to establish the world building for Horizon Forbidden West, and is recommended to be played first

Aloy is searching for a solution to the mysterious blight in Horizon Forbidden West

Sylens returns as a primary antagonist in Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West’s fake loading screens should be off by default

Horizon Forbidden West will have Aloy uncovering more secrets of the Old Ones

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Horizon Forbidden West