┣ Complete Quests → Quest Walkthroughs
┣ Learn the Best Skills → Best Skills
┣ Collect Gear → List of Weapons / Outfits
┣ Collect All Legendaries → All Legendary Weapons/Outfits
┗ Take Down Machines → List of Enemy Machines
★The Ver. 1.08 Patch is now Available!
Horizon Forbidden West adds new features that give Aloy new abilities to use to enhance her combat and exploration abilities. Read on to learn about the game's new features like the Pullcaster, Shieldwing, Swimming, Workbench, and more!
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Horizon Forbidden West introduces new enemies that provide Aloy with challenges to overcome.
The fast and agile Clawstrider is a formidable machine that becomes even more dangerous when they outnumber you. While taking them down is always an option, you can also choose to tame and control them so long as they haven't spotted you, allowing you to travel and explore much faster.
The massive Tremortusk is a machine that can stomp you down in melee combat, and packs some serious firepower for ranged combat. Certain human enemies also use this machine, riding on top while using weapons as support fire for the Tremortusk.
This snake-like machine is another new challenge for Aloy, since it can crawl fast and climb much faster than other machines in the wild.
There have been aerial machines in the past, but the new Sunwing is a new enemy that will give Aloy a tough time during a fight.
This new underwater machine makes exploring the waters of the Forbidden West even more dangerous, using its speed to cut you down before you reach land.
Humans enemies have improved their skills and weaponry and can now mount machines, making them deadlier than ever. Use Aloy's new abilities, combined with her agility and strength to overcome them.
The introduction of new enemies also means that Aloy has a new set of weapons that she can use to even the odds during a fight.
The spear is your trusty melee weapon that deals great damage against both machines and humans. With the new Valor Surge feature, you can add new buffs and attacks that allow you to take down stronger machines with ease.
The Spike Thrower is a new weapon that gives Aloy more firepower against large machines. Capable of launching javelins from range, the Spike Thrower can take out huge chunks of machine armor, and hit their weakpoints hard and fast.
Aloy's weapons can use different kinds of ammunition, and exploring the Forbidden West requires new types of ammo that can deal with specific types of machines. This includes the Sticky ammo that can slow down enemies, or new grenade types for the Blast Sling.
The introduction of new machines also mean that there are more dropped weapons to use. This allows you to use a machine's own weapons against them, and deal devastating damage
Climbing across various locations has been made much easier than before with Free Climbing. This enables Aloy to climb on all types of structures much faster, and gives her ways to find new locations and vantage points.
The waters of the Forbidden West are vast and filled with places to explore. While swimming can be performed in Horizon Zero Dawn, it has been expanded further in Forbidden West.She can now dive into the water much deeper, and last for a longer period of time underwater.
Gadgets and tools have also been expanded, providing Aloy with extra tools that make exploring the Forbidden West much easier.
The new Diving Mask allows Aloy to swim underwater for longer period of time, allowing you to find new places and enemies lurking in the water.
The Pullcaster is a gadget that works like a grappling hook, allowing you to climb greater heights and reach more places faster. This is a very handy tool to have, giving you more mobility than ever before.
The Shieldwing is a handy device that allows you to glide down slowly when dropping from height. This prevents you from taking fall damage, and make exploring huge structures easier.
Aloy can also upgrade her weapons even further with the addition of the workbench. This allows you to craft new ammo types and create new modifications that makes your weapons stronger than before.
All Editions Guide
Updated 2/17/2022
Find out the best edition of the game to buy!
All New Machines
Updated 3/7/2022
Learn more about all the new machines introduced in the game!
Available Platforms
Updated 2/17/2022
Know what systems the game will be available!
Pre-Order Bonus Guide
Updated 2/18/2022
Find out which extra content will be available for each edition!
New Features
Updated 2/17/2022
Learn more about the new features arriving in the game!
Multiplayer Features
Updated 11/10/2022
Know if the game has multiplayer features!
Is Horizon Forbidden West a Sequel?
Updated 2/17/2022
Learn more about how it follows the previous game!
List of Cast and Voice Actors
Updated 2/19/2022
Know more about the cahracters and their voice actors!
How to Upgrade From PS4 to PS5
Updated 2/18/2022
Learn how to upgrade from PS4 to PS5!
Who is the Main Villain?
Updated 2/17/2022
Find out the game's main villain and side villains!
Will There Be DLC?
Updated 2/17/2022
Find out if DLC for the game will come out sometime in the future and its possible release date!
How Big is the Open World?
Updated 2/17/2022
Read on for a list of content coming to the game!
Performance Mode vs. Quality Mode
Updated 3/1/2022
Learn more about the details of these two mode settings!
Game Length Guide
Updated 3/4/2022
Read about how long it takes to beat the game for all playstyles, including completionist and casual playthroughs!
How to Preload to Play at Midnight
Updated 2/17/2022
Read on to see how to preload and when preload will be available!
Will There Be Multiple Endings?
Updated 2/17/2022
Find out if Horizon Forbidden West will have multiple endings!
Will There Be Romance Options?
Updated 2/17/2022
Read on to see if Aloy will have romance options in Horizon Forbidden West!
Is There a New Game Plus?
Updated 6/7/2022
No, but maybe in the future - read how HZD did it
Can You Transfer Save Data
Updated 2/18/2022
See if you can transfer your save data from Horzion Zero Dawn to Forbidden West and continue your previous journey with Aloy!
Which Disc to Use
Updated 2/17/2022
Play Disc or Data Disc?
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