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Horizon Forbidden West - How Big is the Open World?

This page discusses the size of Horizon Forbidden West’s open world map, set along the West Coast of the United States. Read on for a list of content you can explore and interact with, and to get a sense of how big the map is going to be.

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Open World Content

Aloy is set to explore many locations during her journey across the open world of Horizon Forbidden West. New optional content have been introduced in the game, sending Aloy off to new corners of this post-apocalyptic world.

Map Extending All Across West Coast US

Horizon Forbidden West - How Big is the Open World?

Horizon Forbidden West's game director, Mathijs de Jonge, has revealed that the post-apocalyptic San Francisco backdrop is just one of many locations in the open world. The map encompasses the entire western part of the United States, although not much is known about the map's specific locations at this time.

New Underwater Environments

Horizon Forbidden West - How Big is the Open World?

Horizon Forbidden West expands its underwater exploration, enabling players to dive as deep as they want, unlike in the previous game where you can only swim just below the surface. It has been revealed that players will encounter particular scenarios, quests, and activities that require Aloy to go deep underwater.

Variety of Weather Environments and Ecosystems

Horizon Forbidden West - How Big is the Open World?

Players will come across different environments and ecosystems in Horizon Forbidden West, ranging from deserts, flooded map areas, jungles, to lush tropical forests.

New Challenges and Activities

The Challenges of the Forbidden West trailer shows Aloy venture out to different settlements and engage with various cultures. We see Aloy take on Salvage contracts from certain characters and partake in different game activities that allow players to explore numerous parts of the world.

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