(For Southeast Asia) Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered to Launch on PS5, PC on October 31, 2024 – PlayStation.Blog

Over seven years ago, we released Horizon Zero Dawn into the wild. Players were introduced to Aloy, our protagonist, who was thrust into a journey of (self)discovery in a mysterious, far-future world overrun by deadly machines.

It was also the beginning of a thriving community of cosplayers, virtual photographers, fan artists, and content creators who inspire us to this day with their incredible creations. Horizon Zero Dawn is near and dear to many of its fans, as it is to everyone at Guerrilla.

And that community keeps growing. Every year, millions of people play Horizon Zero Dawn for the first time. But seven years is a long time in the world of computer graphics; the technology keeps getting better. As time goes on, we really want new players to join Aloy in her origin story to be able to do so with a version worthy of their PS5 or compatible PC. And so we’re excited to announce that the game has been remastered by our talented friends at Nixxes.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches October 31. The compelling story and inspiring post-apocalyptic world return alongside a host of technological improvements, visual enhancements, and upgraded features. It also includes The Frozen Wilds, a massive expansion with additional lands, skills, weapons, and machines. Check out the announcement trailer below.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered features over 10 hours of re-recorded dialogue, mocap, and a host of graphical enhancements that bring the game to the same visual fidelity as its critically acclaimed sequel Horizon Forbidden West. The game’s lush world of icy mountains, dense forests, and arid deserts features stunning new visuals and 4K¹ Graphics and travel between settlements are now lightning fast.

Many of the story’s compelling characters have been upgraded, bringing them in line with current-gen advances in character models and rendering. We hope the improved animations, lighting, textures, and more will keep new and existing fans excited to get in on the action!

The audio experience in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been significantly improved. We’ve completely revamped the audio mix, now supporting PS5 Tempest 3D Audio Tech² for high-end ambisonics and Atmos rendering for immersive audio. Our sound design has also seen major improvements, with hundreds of improvements in both games and in movies.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered takes full advantage of the power and capabilities of the PS5 console. The DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers ensure incredible immersion during intense combat, stealthy exploration, or climbing the giant Tallneck. We’ve integrated custom haptic feedback into the DualSense controller throughout the game, providing tactile feedback that enhances immersion. Additionally, we’ve introduced a new optional accessibility feature that uses audio and haptic feedback to alert players to interactable elements, such as lootable items, that were previously only indicated visually.

We’re also excited to share that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered comes with native support for PlayStation 5 Pro. This includes a host of improved graphical features to take advantage of the power of PS5 Pro, while delivering ultra-high fidelity at blazing fast frame rates.

PC Version³ on Windows includes a 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 like NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.1 with framerate scaling⁴. We will share more with our Nixxes partners in the following article.

Many of the accessibility features first introduced in Horizon Forbidden West have also been included in this Remastered version; remapping controls, haptic cues, and various assistive toggles will allow all players to fully enjoy the game.

For those who have already played, we’ve made sure your old saved games will work; so this is a great opportunity to explore New Game+ or return to Photo Mode with all your previously unlocked costumes and customizations.

We’re excited to announce that pre-orders for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will open on October 3rd for both platforms.

For those who own Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4, PC) and/or Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (PS4, PS5, PC): you can upgrade to the digital version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for $9.99 (local prices to be announced later) on both PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam or the Epic Game Store). This includes fans who added the game to their library as part of PlayStation’s Play At Home initiative. ⁵

Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 disc owners can access this offer by inserting the game disc into their PS5 console (and will need to keep the disc inserted each time they play the game). PS4 disc owners who purchase a PS5 Digital Edition console without the disc will not be able to access the upgrade offer.

For new fans, the game can be purchased for S$67.9 / S$209 / S$729,000 / S$1,690⁶ on the PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Game Store. You’ll get Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.

We’ll have more information as we get closer to the release date on October 31st, so stay tuned to our social channels for updates. On behalf of all of us at Guerrilla and Nixxes, thank you for your continued support!

¹ 4K resolution requires a compatible 4K TV or monitor.

² 3D sound via built-in TV speakers or analog/USB stereo headphones.

³PlayStation Network account required on PC.

⁴ Compatible computer and graphics card required.

⁵ Redemptions through PlayStation Plus are not eligible for upgrades.

⁶ Prices shown are in US currency and may vary by country. Check the PS Store at launch on October 31, 2024 for local pricing.