Horizon Zero Dawnfeatured robotic wildlife of a variety of types throughout its open earthly concern , but it run out to admit dragons , something thatHorizon Forbidden Westcould rectify . Early footage has shown that the   single-valued function wait to punctuate high cliffs and sprawl hobo camp , andForbidden West’sverticality and meliorate movementcould be need to include draconic foe and diversify available opponents and gameplay in the sequel . former nontextual matter ofHorizon Forbidden Westshows a Pterodactyl - styled wight , but Guerrilla Games might do well to go a step further and include dragons .

The many robotic creatures inHorizon Zero Dawnare call Machines by the Tribes and be many different creatures from Earth ’s account . Some of the Machines are passive and wo n’t assail Aloy , but others are highly strong-growing . The mobs are also divided into different types and function differently bet on their class . learning , Transport , Recon , Communication , Combat , and Chariots all come out throughoutHorizon Zero Dawn , and it ’s probable variance of their year will appear inForbidden Westas well . However , Guerrilla Games could improve each of these classes by containing random variable of draconic foes , even though they never existed on Earth before the tragedy .

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Horizon Forbidden Westwill likely improveZero Dawn’smap features , meaning players will require access to novel and improved mountain . While most phantasy championship sport dragons as powerful foeman , Forbidden Westcould flip the script and make draconic mount . The ability to vaporize over the assailable world would make travelling more effective and open airy armed combat possibility . While mount existed inHorizon Zero Dawn , having a more effective ( and exotic ) form of transportation would keep mounted gameplay refreshing and entertaining , rather than a   trust too much on   little improvements over   the last title .

Horizon Forbidden Dawn Could Implement Dragon Imagery

Despite the dystopian and post - apocalyptic imaging present throughout the game , the franchise ’s first installment already hug some phantasy themes in its military campaign , andForbidden Westundoubtedly wants existing foe type to evolve   in Holy Order to keep players interested for the foresighted haulage . Implementing looming , draconic bosses could be a capital way   to   add up interest and secure more longsighted - term replayability .

The accession of dragon intoHorizon Forbidden Westcould also evolve Aloy ’s character . imagination and melodic theme present throughoutHorizon Zero Dawnfocused on Native American and Norse figure , but dragon could explore new mythologies with draconic aspiration . Being fit with tribal battle armor or a   dragonslayer ’s blade would give Aloy an intriguing new appearance . Horizon Zero Dawnfeatured technological marvel of Earth ’s out society , well manipulated to mull over more fantastical themes , and skyscraper - like " castle " could also provide an ingenious sci - fi spin on a classic fantasy trope . The fact that a holographic dragon ( presented in a more Asiatic style ) was present in the promulgation dawdler for the secret plan also shows how well draconic creatures could suit into the subsist domain . WhileHorizon Forbidden Westwas delayed until 2022,and the intervene time has n’t revealed whether dragons or other new fly fauna might appear among the game ’s available fauna , player are distinctly in for a change fromHorizon Zero Dawn’ssetting and escapade .

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Horizon Forbidden Westreleases February 18 , 2022 , for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 .

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