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In just a week,Horizonfans will finally get their hands onHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Unlike the original, this remaster launchessimultaneously on both PC and PlayStation 5, allowing both player bases to experience it together.
The remaster is extensive in scope, which is why it’s skipping the PlayStation 4. The visual and technical upgrades also impact the PC version, leading to highersystem requirements than the original. While the requirements are somewhat demanding, they remain manageable for most setups.
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB
Storage
135 GB of free SSD storage
The system requirements forHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredmay surprise some players, especially the need for 135 GB offree storage on an SSDrather than an HDD. You’ll also need 16 GB of RAM and Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or later). For the CPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is required, paired with a GPU equivalent to or more powerful than a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 5500 XT 4GB.
Additionally,PSN registration is mandatoryto play the remaster. If that’s a dealbreaker, you may want to skip this one.
Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
As expected, the recommended requirements forHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredaresignificantly higher than the minimum. While storage and RAM remain the same, the CPU needs an Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600. GPU requirements have also jumped to a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 5700.
Unfortunately, the developers haven’t confirmed if these specsincorporate upscaling technology, nor have they specified the target FPS and resolution.
