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This article talks about whether cutscenes are skippable in Horizon Forbidden West (HFW). Continue reading to learn more about various cutscenes throughout the game, and which ones are skippable.

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Are Cutscenes Skippable?

Whether or not a cutscene is skippable depends on the type of cutscene it is.

The Opening Cut Scene is Not Skippable

In order to bring players who didn't complete Horizon Zero Dawn up to speed, the opening scene that is played upon starting a new game is not skippable. It is possible to pause and resume play of it by pressing the 'O' button. Other cutscenes of similar importance to this may be treated the same way. More details on this to come.

Story Development Cutscenes are Skippable

Any cutscene related to the development of the main Story can be skipped by pressing the '口' button.

Quest Related Cutscenes are Skippable

You can skip through a custscene related to a quest by pressing the 'X' button.

Conversation Cutscenes are Skippable

Similar to quest-related cutscenes, cutscenes involving conversations with other characters can be skipped through by pressing the 'X' button

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Trophy List Difficulty Modes Best Settings
Language Settings List of Controls How to Fast Travel
Explorer Mode vs. Guided Mode How to Override Machines Photo Mode
Forbidden West Setting and Location How to Set Up Jobs Best Skills
Can You Skip Cutscenes? How to Get Boar Hides Flashpoint Choices
How to Save How to Get Wild Meat How to Get Greenshine
Best Weapons Guide Beginner's Guide How to Climb Up the Launch Tower
How to Get Flying Mounts Best Outfits and Armor List of All Mounts and How to Call Them
How to Change Face Paints How to Use the Pullcaster Valor Surge Tier List: What is the Best Valor Surge?
Easy Loot Setting: What Does Easy Loot Do? Can You Lure Call? Can You Respec Skill Points?
How to Change Weapon Techniques List of Bugs and Glitches Weapon Stamina and Weapon Technique Explanation
What Does Acid Damage Do? What Does Purgewater Damage Do? What Does Plasma Damage Do?
What Does Explosive Damage Do? What Does Adhesive Damage Do? What Does Fire Damage Do?
What Does Shock Damage Do? What Does Frost Damage Do? How to Level Up Fast
Fast Money Farming How to Get the Diving Mask How to Use the Shieldwing
How to Use The Tripcaster How to Unlock the Chest in Hidden Embers 100% Completion Guide
Restoring GAIA: Which Subprogram Should you Get First? What To Do in Scalding Spear Best Builds Guide
List of All Machine Strike Player Locations List of Machine Strike Pieces All Shop and Merchant Locations
Missables and Unrepeatable Events How to Clear Blocked Paths: Firegleam and Metal Flower Guide How to Get Luminous Brainstem
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