The new version of Horizon Zero Dawn will also feature Aloy’s new look, and Nixxes is behind the new version, but of course Guerrilla Games, the original development team, helped them out as well.
Over 7 years ago, Sony released Horizon Zero Dawn into the wild. Players were introduced to Aloy, the main hero, who was thrust into a journey of (self-)discovery in a mysterious, far-future world ravaged by deadly machines. It was also the beginning of a thriving community of cosplayers, virtual photographers, fan artists, and content creators who continue to inspire the developers with their incredible creations. Every year, millions more pick up Horizon Zero Dawn for the first time. But 7 years is a long time in the world of computer graphics; technology improves. As time went on, Guerrilla Games wanted new players to join Aloy in her origin story with a version worthy of their PlayStation 5 or compatible PC. The game has now been remastered by Nixxes.
The compelling story and awe-inspiring post-apocalyptic world return, along with a host of technological improvements, visual enhancements and enhanced features. It also includes The Frozen Wilds content, a massive expansion featuring additional lands, skills, weapons, and machines. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered features over 10 hours of re-recorded conversations, mocap, and numerous graphical enhancements that bring the game to the same visual fidelity as its critically acclaimed sequel, Horizon Forbidden West. The game’s lush world includes frozen mountains, dense jungles, and arid deserts with stunning new visuals and 4K graphics, and traveling between settlements is now lightning fast.
The story’s many compelling characters have been updated to reflect the latest generation of advances in character modeling and rendering. The developers hope that improved animation, lighting, textures, and more will keep new and existing fans excited to get into the action! The audio experience has been greatly enhanced. They’ve completely revamped the sound mix, now supporting PlayStation 5 Tempest 3D Audio Tech for higher-order ambisonics and Atmos rendering for an immersive soundscape. Sound design has also been greatly enhanced, with hundreds of improvements both in-game and in cinematics. The DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers provide incredible immersion during tense combat, stealthy exploration, or scaling a giant tallneck. They’ve integrated custom haptics for the DualSense controller throughout the game, providing tactile feedback that enhances immersion. They’ve also introduced a new optional accessibility feature that uses audio and haptic feedback to alert players to interactable elements, such as pickups, that were previously only visually indicated.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered features native support for PlayStation 5 Pro. This includes a number of graphical features that have been enhanced to take advantage of the power of the PlayStation 5 Pro while delivering ultra-high fidelity at blazing fast frame rates. The PC version on Windows includes the PlayStation overlay with Trophy support and has its own set of features, such as support for ultra-wide resolutions and the latest performance-enhancing technologies such as Nvidia DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.1 with frame generation. Many of the accessibility features first introduced in Horizon Forbidden West have been included in this remastered version; remappable controls, haptic cues, and various assistance toggles will allow all players to fully enjoy the game. Your old save games will work, so this is a great opportunity to dive into New Game+ or return to Photo Mode with all your previously unlocked outfits and customizations.
For existing owners of Horizon Zero Dawn (PlayStation 4, PC) and/or Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC) – you can upgrade to the digital version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for $9.99 on both PlayStation 5 console and PC (via Steam or Epic Game Store). This includes fans who have added the game to their libraries through PlayStation’s Play At Home initiative. Horizon Zero Dawn PlayStation 4 game disc owners can access this offer by inserting the game disc into their PlayStation 5 console (and will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game). PlayStation 4 game disc owners who purchase the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to access the upgrade offer. New fans can purchase the game for $49.99 from PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Game Store. You will receive the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC on October 31st.
Source: Gematsu, PlayStation Blog
