Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.
The sequel builds upon the strong foundation of the first game, refining and expanding the combat system. Players now have access to a wider variety of weapons, including the new Shredder Gauntlet, and a significantly expanded skill tree that allows for greater customization of Aloy's abilities. Whether players prefer a stealthy, long-range, or up-close melee approach, the game caters to diverse playstyles.
The open world is substantially larger and more varied, featuring lush forests, towering mountains, arid deserts, and even underwater environments. Aloy's traversal capabilities have been enhanced, with the addition of a glider that enables graceful descents and the ability to climb nearly any surface. Exploration is further encouraged through the inclusion of numerous optional activities, such as challenging cauldrons to infiltrate and powerful tallnecks to scale.
One of the core strengths of the gameplay is the combat against the game's robotic, animal-inspired machines. The sequel introduces a host of new machine types, each with unique attack patterns, weaknesses, and loot to harvest. Players must carefully observe and adapt their tactics, making strategic use of the game's deep arsenal of weapons, traps, and special abilities to take down these formidable foes.
Compared to the first game, the sequel offers significantly improved responsiveness and control precision, whether players use a keyboard and mouse or a controller. The implementation of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on the DualSense controller further enhances the physicality and feedback of the combat, providing a more immersive experience.