Last Updated on October 1, 2024
The Anticipation of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered: A Look Into the Future
You might have experienced a wave of nostalgia upon hearing this news. An iconic game from a few years back, which many of us in our twenties can fondly recall buying without needing parental approval, appears to be gearing up for a remastered release. The title in question is none other than Horizon Zero Dawn. Recent leaks from an ESRB listing suggest that PlayStation and Guerrilla Games are planning to reintroduce this title, which originally launched in 2017 and made its way to PC in 2020. The reasoning behind this decision remains unclear, but it coincides closely with the recent announcement of the new PS5 Pro.
As of now, the teaser listing remains available and hints at a possible arrival of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered on both PS5 and PC, although a specific release date has yet to be provided. This latest iteration was rumored for some time, but confirmation is still pending.
For those who might need a refresher on the game’s premise, here’s a brief overview from the ESRB: the game is classified as an action/role-playing experience where players take on the role of Aloy, a hunter navigating a post-apocalyptic world. Players guide Aloy as she learns the ropes of hunting, mastering the art of taking down robotic creatures and wildlife. Using a variety of weapons—arrows, spears, and explosive traps—she battles machines, wild boars, and the occasional human adversary.
It’s worth noting that the game does include some mature content. Characters occasionally emit small puffs of red blood upon being hit, there is a reference to pornography, and the dialogue features strong language. Such elements add weight to the narrative and set the tone for this adventurous journey.
While enhancing the graphics is a likely goal for the remaster, one might wonder whether such improvements are genuinely necessary. Do contemporary games, especially those released after 2000, need a graphical upgrade? Probably not, but as mentioned earlier, a polished version of Horizon Zero Dawn could serve as an enticing launch title to promote the latest console upgrade when it arrives later this year.
At this moment, Sony has not confirmed either the remaster or the new PS5 Pro, leaving us in a state of suspense. Until an official announcement is made, why not immerse yourself in a gaming marathon of The Last of Us, The Last of Us Remastered, and The Last of Us Part I? Just remember to create a memory-erasing device akin to the one used by the Men in Black, to help you overlook some of the more convoluted plot points along the way.
As the gaming community awaits these developments, the excitement around Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered continues to build. Will this beloved title return with fresh enhancements? Only time will tell.