Horizon Forbidden West News
July2022
News New Horizon Forbidden West Update Adds 40fps Mode, VRR Support
Available to download now
A new Horizon Forbidden West patch has added new graphical modes as well as VRR support to the open worlder. It is available to download now, weighing in at 711.9MB. Once installed and the game has been booted up, you'll be able to select a new "Balanced" visual mode from the options that runs the game on PS5 at 40...
June2022
News Wear Down Those Orange Crayons with the Official Horizon Zero Dawn Colouring Book
Stay inside the lines
Sony seems to be upping its efforts in the world of merchandising these days, whether it's an Astro Bot figurine or a LEGO Tallneck from Horizon Forbidden West. Sticking with the latter franchise, the next official product heading our way is the Horizon Zero Dawn Colouring Book, published by Titan Comics. This new creation...
News Here's How Horizon Forbidden West's Machine Strike Was Made for PS5, PS4
King me
Horizon Forbbiden West is an excellent new instalment in one of PlayStation's most beloved first-party franchises, and one that is consistently being updated. Aloy's latest adventure ultimately takes her all the way to the Forbidden West, but it can take a while to get there, as it is ve
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...
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 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...
May2022
Deal Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 Both Below £50 in the UK
PS5 and PS4 versions on offer
They might not have been included in the PlayStation Store Days of Play sale, but you can still pick up much cheaper copies of Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 if you're happy with physical versions. Over on Amazon UK, both games have dropped below £50.
News PS Plus Premium's Horizon Forbidden West Trial Lasts Five Hours on PS5, PS4
Enough time to defeat the Daunt
One of the perks that’s perhaps going under the radar with PS Plus Premium, the top tier of Sony’s subscription service, are the Game Trials. Now these aren’t quite what was originally rumoured: the functionality doesn’t expand to the entire PS Store, and appears much more curated. But they are surprisingly...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.13 Out Now, Here Are All Patch Notes
Many more fixes
Yet another Horizon Forbidden West patch is available now on PlayStation 5 and PS4, bringing the game up to version 1.13. Much like prior updates, it focuses on fixing glitches and issues related to main quests and optional side content as well as the UI. Elsewhere, there's been a pass on the audio with more improvements and tweaks...
April2022
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.12 Is Out Now, Full Patch Notes Revealed
Focuses on fixing glitches
Another week, another Horizon Forbidden West update. Patch 1.12 is available to download now on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, weighing in at exactly 895.7MB. This one focuses very heavily on fixing glitches and getting rid of bugs, so if you've encountered one during your playthrough, there's a decent chance it'll be gone...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.11 Out Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Another one
Blimey, Guerrilla Games is really powering through these patch numbers. Just a few days after deploying the last update for Horizon Forbidden West, the Dutch studio has issued another one, bringing the game up to version 1.11. Weighing in at 1.133GB, it's explained this patch is actually versions 1.10 and 1.11 both at once. As such, the...
News Horizon Forbidden West's 1.09 Patch Makes Looting So Much Better
Skip the animation
100 per cent completion fixes and performance boosts headlined last week's update for Horizon Forbidden West, which is fairly understandable. However, it means the best thing about patch 1.09 isn't getting the praise it really deserves. In fact, the change wasn't even mentioned in the patch notes! If you dive into the game's opt
News Real-Life vs Horizon Forbidden West Is a PS5, PS4 Comparison for the Ages
Zoom in
Comparison videos are incredibly popular, showcasing the differences between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S games – among others. Oftentimes, you’ll need to know what you’re looking for: a few pixels here and there, the odd difference in texture detail or framerate (represented, of course, by an on-screen graph). But this is the...
March2022
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.09 Is Out Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
100% completion issues fixed
Guerrilla Games is continuing to roll out the Horizon Forbidden West updates thick and fast, with patch 1.09 available to download now. Weighing in at exactly 1.028GB, it makes further fixes to both main and side quests, world activities, and performance and stability. Most notably, it should now be possible to achieve...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.08 Is Out Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Fixes main quests, side content, and more
The updates just keep on coming for Horizon Forbidden West as Guerilla Games deploys patch 1.08, fixing many main quests, side activities, graphical issues, and performance flaws. The download weighs in at 677.9MB on PlayStation 5, so it won't be too long until you're back up and running in-game again. And...
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...
February2022
Soapbox It's Okay to Enjoy Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West
Why not both?
History has a way of repeating itself, and just like Horizon Zero Dawn in 2017, the discourse surrounding Horizon Forbidden West has been destroyed by the arrival of an alternative open world game. Twitter is awash with the repetition of an increasingly tedious gag: apparently gamers can’t wait for the third instalment in Guerrilla...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Horizon Forbidden West?
Forbidden best?
It's been a week or so since Horizon Forbidden West released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Aloy's sophomore adventure has already proven to be a very popular release — both with critics and PlayStation fans. But if you had to give it a review score, how would you rate it? We gave it a 9/10 in our Horizon Forbidden West PS5...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting DLC Expansions
Another Aloy adventure?
There’s a strong chance you’ve barely scratched the surface of Horizon Forbidden West, but even if you’ve barely made it out of The Daunt, you may be interested to learn that DLC expansions could be on the way. A video published by VSC Rating Board, the “statutory body which rates video games in the UK”, mentions...
News Horizon Forbidden West Drives Strong PS5, PS4 Digital Sales
Almost 50 per cent in the UK
Horizon Forbidden West got off to a strong start in the UK, but its sales were down slightly compared to Horizon Zero Dawn. Of course, it’s important to remember that those initial sales only reflected physical copies, and the industry is increasingly shifting towards digital – even when it comes to story-based,...
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 Horizon Forbidden West's PS5, PS4 Visual Issues a High Priority, Patch Incoming ASAP
Guerrilla working to resolve HDR, shimmering, and pop-in problems
Horizon Forbidden West looks incredible on both the PlayStation 5 and (perhaps, surprisingly) PS4, but it’s not flawless: its presentation does have a few issues, including HDR hiccups, shimmering, and pop-in. The good news is that developer Guerrilla Games is on the case, and
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...
News In the UK, 70% of Boxed Horizon Forbidden West Buyers Paid More Than They Needed To
British problems
And this, dear readers, is why companies are so cunningly ambiguous! Early physical sales data for Horizon Forbidden West has arrived in the UK, and with it comes confirmation that “almost a third of sales” were on the PlayStation 4. That means roughly 70 per cent of people paid
News Horizon Forbidden West Is Getting Review Bombed on PS5, PS4 for No Reason
0/10, apparently
It wouldn’t be a major video game release without gamers exhibiting embarrassing behaviour. Horizon Forbidden West has been quietly racking up disproportionately negative reviews on Metacritic overnight, and while it’s still holding a steady overall user score, the string of 0/10s are obviously beginning to look disingenuous...
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...
News Horizon Forbidden West Reaction GIFs Are Just the Best
You know it
It’s becoming a bit of a PlayStation Studios tradition, isn’t it? Ever since the first few Sony first-party GIFs went viral, virtually every team has been trying to get in on the fun. Guerrilla is the latest to give it a go, with a set of memes featuring characters from Horizon Forbidden West. For example, here’s one of Aloy:...
Poll Did You Buy Horizon Forbidden West?
Journey to the West
The time has finally come for Aloy's second open world outing. Horizon Forbidden West is out now on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, and although we have a sneaking suspicion that the game will be incredibly popular with you lot, we still want to know whether you're grabbing a copy. Of course, we heartily recommend this one. In our...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5, PS4 Shimmering Bug Solved
Restart your game
A visual issue in Horizon Forbidden West causing shimmering has been addressed and resolved. Guerrilla Games has released a hotfix for its acclaimed role-playing game, which you can download and install now. All you need to do is restart the title a couple of times to grab the update and apply it. The Dutch developer explained on...
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...
News PlayStation Studios Celebrate Horizon Forbidden West Launch with Cool Crossover Art
PlayStation's finest
You may not have heard, but Horizon Forbidden West is out now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The highly anticipated sequel to 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerrilla Games has been working on this ambitious open world title for years — and now the developer's ready to celebrate the game's release alongside its fellow...
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...
