Rumor: Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster May Be in Development

Rumor: Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster May Be in Development

Key Takeaways

  • ESRB rating suggests Guerilla Games is working on Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for PS5 and PC.
  • Rumors of a Horizon Zero Dawn remaster have been circulating for several years now, but the title is yet to be officially confirmed.
  • Previous reports hint at improved graphics, new accessibility options, and more for the remaster.

As a die-hard fan who has spent countless hours traversing the breathtaking landscapes of Aloy’s world in Horizon Zero Dawn, I am beyond excited by the latest rumors swirling about a potential remastered version for PlayStation 5 and PC! With my memory card filled with save files from countless playthroughs, I can hardly contain my anticipation.


Based on a recent age rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), it appears that Guerilla Games might be developing a remaster of their 2017 action RPG, “Horizon Zero Dawn.” The ESRB rating indicates that this remastered version could potentially launch on both PlayStation 5 and PC, though an official release date remains unannounced at the moment.

For years, whispers have been flying around about Guerilla Games possibly working on a remastered version of a certain game. This speculation intensified after Sony took Horizon Zero Dawn out of PlayStation Plus on May 21, 2024. Normally, games come and go from the PlayStation Plus’ Extra tier frequently. However, it’s unusual (though not impossible) for a first-party title to depart from this service. With the Horizon series now being synonymous with PlayStation, many fans think its removal might be because they’re preparing a remastered edition.

Although there’s been much chatter about it, Guerilla Games has yet to officially announce a remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn. However, a recent rating on the ESRB website hints at an announcement coming soon. The ESRB suggests that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC, but specific details about the visual enhancements are yet to be revealed.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Possibly in the Works

Back in 2022, whispers about a possible upgrade for the game “Horizon Zero Dawn” started circulating. At that time, it wasn’t certain if the game would undergo remastering or a complete overhaul, but the rumor did suggest that it would boast an upgraded lighting system, smoother animations, revamped textures, and new character models to align with its PlayStation 5 sequel, “Horizon Forbidden West”. Additionally, it was hinted that if the remaster were to happen, it would prioritize new accessibility features, similar to those introduced in its 2022 sequel. Moreover, it was suggested that the potential upgrade might include new graphics settings and user-friendly enhancements.

It seems the upcoming remaster might be launched on both PlayStation 5 and PC at the same time. Interestingly, it took Sony two years to bring its popular original version to PC. The port was handled by Nixxes Software, who later transferred other PlayStation games like Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ghost of Tsushima to the PC platform.

Since Horizon Zero Dawn has become incredibly well-liked, it was only natural that a remastered version of the game would be developed to run on PlayStation’s latest generation console. With Sony announcing the PlayStation 5 Pro for release on November 7, it makes sense that the Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered could serve as one of the launch titles for this mid-generation upgrade to the console.

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2024-09-18 12:53