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Sony has announced the global release times forHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered, which launches today, October 31, on PlayStation 5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. For PlayStation 5, the game releases on October 31 at midnight local time (already available), and for PC, the release begins at 8 a.m. in Los Angeles and 11 a.m. in Quebec, withHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredgradually becoming available in other major cities.
Horizon Zero Dawnis an action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where nature has taken over, and robotic creatures roam the land. Players step into the role of Aloy, a talented hunter and outcast, as she sets out to discover her mysterious origins and unravel the truth behind the robotic threats. TheHorizon Zero Dawnremaster brings 4K graphics, smoother animations, updated lighting, and enhanced audio with 3D sound and haptic feedback for the DualSense controller. Along with these technical upgrades, the remaster includesThe Frozen Wildsexpansion and offers new accessibility options.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredis already available for PlayStation 5, but it releases on October 31 at 8 a.m. in Los Angeles for PC, with a gradual rollout in other major cities. Owners ofHorizon Zero DawnorHorizon Zero DawnComplete Edition can upgrade to the remastered digital version for $9.99. New players can purchase it for $49.99 on the PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Games Store, and a physical edition is also available for PlayStation 5. In aPlayStation blog post, Linda Burgers, Principal Producer at Nixxes, explained that the project aimed to be a true visual and technical evolution rather than justanHorizon Zero Dawn Remasteredupgrade.
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Drawing inspiration fromHorizon Forbidden West’s high-quality graphics, Nixxes and Guerrilla Games worked together to elevateHorizon Zero Dawnto a similar standard. Nixxes' Art Director, Oscar Stegehuis, based his enhancements on the original concept art, boosting the richness of foliage, lighting, and terrain, and improving the look of settlements and landscapes while keeping the spirit of the original game intact.
According to Burgers, the project brought in co-developers Weaseltron and Stellar Entertainment for their expertise. Weaseltron handled the technical infrastructure for theHorizon Zero Dawn RemasterPC version, developed rendering tools, and implemented remaster technology, while Stellar Entertainment focused on improving ambient lighting, cloud effects, and landscape details. The remaster includes various accessibility features fromHorizon Forbidden West, broadening its appeal and making it easier for more players to enjoy it.
The announcement of the remaster sparked some controversy, with fans questioning the need for it and speculating it might be just a cash grab. Yet, for those excited to return toHorizon Zero Dawnor for newcomers discovering it, this remaster provides a renewed chance to explore its world.
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Experience the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn™ with stunning new visuals and upgraded features. In a far future where colossal machines roam the Earth, pockets of humanity survive in unique tribes among the lush, overgrown ruins of our long-lost civilization.
