News and Game Info

Welcome to Game8's guide on the latest news for Horizon Forbidden West for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Read on for everything you need to know about Horizon Forbidden West, including info on the game's release date, special editions, official trailers, new features and abilities, online multiplayer, and more!

All Horizon Forbidden West Latest News

Release Date

Release Date:	February 18, 2022

Release Date: When Does Horizon Forbidden West Come Out?

Release Time and Countdown

Countdown

Horizon Forbidden West will have a worldwide release at 12 AM EST on February 18, 2022. Keep track of what time the game comes out in your region with our countdown.

Release Time and Countdown

Available Platforms

Horizon Forbidden West will be made available on the PS4 and PS5. At present, it is a PlayStation exclusive title.

Available Platforms Guide

Special Edition and Bonuses

Price:	$79.99
Content:	•Full game (PS4 or PS5 Version) •SteelBook •Mini art book •Digital Soundtrack •Voucher code to redeem all pre-order bonuses.

All Editions Guide: Contents and Where to Buy

Pre-Order Bonuses

Item:	Nora Legacy Outfit & Spear
Available In:	Special Edition Collector's Edition Regalla Edition

Pre-Order Bonus Guide

New Features

Horizon Forbidden West offers several new features that make combat and traversal more engaging. Find out what new features are available and see how the sequel aims to improve on the foundation of Horizon Zero Dawn provided.

Horizon Forbiden West New Features

Gameplay Trailers

List of All Official Trailers

Multiplayer

Horizon Forbidden West is a single-player experience, with no multiplayer features.

Mutliplayer Guide

Is Horizon Forbidden West a Sequel?

Horizon Forbidden West is a direct sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn, involving characters from the previous entry and continuing the plot 6 months after the events of the last game.

Is Horizon Forbidden West a Sequel?

Cast and Voice Actors

Horizon Forbidden West will feature some familiar names and characters from the previous game such as Aloy (Ashly Burch), Sylens (Lance Reddick), Erend (John Hopkins), and Talana Khane Padish (Freya Parker).

At present, it has not been confirmed if any other characters from Horizon Zero Dawn will make an appearance.

List of Cast and Voice Actors

How to Upgrade From PS4 to PS5

Horizon Forbidden West PS4 copy is upgradeable to PS5 for free. It doesn't have any time limit or expiration, and you can upgrade at any time!

PS5 Upgrade Guide: How to Upgrade From PS4 to PS5

Who is the Main Villain?

Aside from new machines, Aloy will also meet new villains in Horizon Forbidden West. Learn more about their roles in Aloy's journey to the west.

Who is the Main Villain?

Will There Be DLC?

Though there has been no confirmation on whether DLC for Horizon Forbidden West will come out in the future. It is very likely that DLC will be available sometime later this year in Fall of 2022.

Will Horizon Forbidden West Have DLC?

How Big is the Open World?

Post-apocalyptic San Francisco backdrop is just one of many locations in the open world of Horizon Forbidden West. Read on to find out about the expanse of the game's world and other content coming to the game.

How Big is the Open World?

Performance Mode vs. Quality Mode

Read on to find out more about the features of Performance Mode and Quality Mode, and find out which of them best suits your playthrough of Horizon Forbidden West.

Performance Mode vs. Quality Mode

How Long to Beat Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West is expected to take around 20 hours to beat for the main story, which is roughly the same amount it takes to beat its predecessor, Horizon Zero Dawn.

Game Length: How Long to Beat

How to Preload to Play at Midnight

Horizon Forbidden West will have a preload available. Read on to find out how to preload and when it will become available PS4 and PS5 consoles!
How to Preload to Play at Midnight

All New Machines

22 new Machines to encounter, battle, and ultimately defeat in the game. The journey awaits towards the truth of project Zero Dawn and GAIA, and the only thing in the way of the truth is these machines.

All New Machines in Horizon Forbidden West

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