Get ready for Aloy’s next adventure as Horizon: Forbidden West heads to PC on March 21, 2024, following its successful launch on PS4 and PS5. Here’s what you need to know.
Aloy is back for another thrilling journey in Horizon: Forbidden West, the sequel to the beloved franchise’s first installment released on PS4 and PS5 on February 18, 2022. Fans got the exciting news about the release date at Gamescom 2021. The game also launched in a “Complete Edition” on PS5 starting from October 6, 2023, which includes the base game, Burning Shores DLC, an art book, digital soundtrack, and Horizon Zero Dawn Vol. 1: Digital Comic The Sun Hawk. Now, PC players can join the adventure on March 21, 2024, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Horizon II was first revealed at Sony’s console presentation in June 2020, followed by a gameplay video teaser on May 27, 2021, during a PlayStation State of Play event dedicated to the game.
The new gameplay video showcases Aloy’s expanded abilities in this sequel, including the use of a spear in close combat and various types of arrows to defeat massive mechanical monsters. Aloy can also wield enemy weapons acquired during battles, like those taken from a mechanical mammoth in the video.
In terms of equipment, Aloy now has a grappling hook for quick escapes and navigation, along with a radar to highlight climbable areas and grapple targets. The energy shield also doubles as a parachute for safe landings or sneak attacks on enemies.
The PC version includes the base game and its Burning Shores expansion. Available for pre-order, it comes with bonus content like special outfits, weapons, in-game resources, and exclusive photo mode features. Additionally, here are some PC-specific features:
– Support for ultrawide 21:9, 32:9, and 48:9 triple screen setups
– Graphics optimization with NVIDIA DLSS 3, AMD FSR 2, and Intel XeSS
– Unlocked frame rate for smoother gameplay
– DualSense controller features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers
In this second adventure, players will journey to post-apocalyptic California, where Aloy investigates a mysterious evil threatening nature and humanity’s survival. The game’s stunning graphics showcased in the trailer promise an immersive experience in this unique open-world setting.
