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Horizon Forbidden West Announced With New Trailer

Guerrilla Games announced the sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn and it's titled Horizon Forbidden West! Here's the debut trailer.

UltraNova1461d ago

The most visual striking game ever made BAR NONE!

darthv721461d ago

it does look breathtaking. And what about that console???? both disc and digital versions.

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ABizzel11461d ago

Game of the show. It was the first game to truly show next-gen to me, just knowing how huge this world will be, the diversity of the world, the wildlife and machines. Here's hoping to being able to ride / fly / swim all machines.

bouzebbal1461d ago

Yes!! Too much that I'm running out of words.. Thank you Sony for making is dream in these tough times

Jin_Sakai1461d ago

This is next gen. Amazing! Guerrilla games are on another level.

GOULDYBOBS1461d ago

Could you direct me to the next gen part please?

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bouzebbal1461d ago

Gout

No need to watch the video just see how Aloy looks while drawing the bow.. Unreal!!!

morganfell1461d ago

Talk about walking on clouds. GG are just starting to realize their own talent. Absolutely amazing.

ABizzel11461d ago

@Gouldybobs

If you mean graphically, then those of us with PC games have been saying games won't look drastically better than current-gen if they focus on 4K resolution.

That being said what's next-gen, the scale and graphic fidelity of the game world looks as good if not better than Red Dead on PC, which is one of the most demanding games on PC at max settings, the environments are hugely diverse, the wildlife both machine and biological is hugely diverse which is a challenge for most games when it comes to varying enemy types. The grass is insanely dense and detailed, Ghost of Tsushima has amazing look grass and Horizon FW blew it away. The framerate can also be a huge upgrade as well. I'm assuming this is aiming for Native 4K @ 30fps, but they better have a performance mode that has RS 4K @ 60fps.

https://imgur.com/EFpx3VS
https://imgur.com/JyrUCVh

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UnSelf1461d ago

A+ today Sony. A freaking plus

Ratchet751461d ago

Even indy games looked amazing on that show.

StormSnooper1461d ago

@Ratchet,
Yes, the one that really surprised me was that game called Kuno? I think it was Kuno... but man when the two brothers introduced it, I was like this will be a small indie, but boy that game’s graphics were intense. Did not expect that. Very interesting art design too.

-Foxtrot1461d ago

Sony have really f******* out done themselves with this show.

ClayRules20121461d ago

Yes, they truly did, Fox. And that console...love the look of it.

badz1491461d ago

they have outdone EVERYBODY!

rainslacker1461d ago

This game topped off the show for me. Was so impressed it almost brought a tear to my eye. Thought it might be an Uncharted game at first because they had some of those UC instruments in it, but was happier to see Horizon. Thought it was a nice touch the flying dinos had solar panels for wings.

bouzebbal1461d ago

Now take a look at series x.. Honesty, incarnation of boredom and sadness.. Gonna take it a long time to recover from today's show... A really long time

StormSnooper1461d ago (Edited 1461d ago )

I think most would agree that Sony blew MS ‘s conference out of the water.

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TheScotsman1461d ago

A great show with what we wanted. And I agree a console design to die for wow

NeoGamer2321461d ago

I don't know....

GT and Project Athia looked pretty amazing to me!

(But, yes, this looks amazing too - But no release date)

Minute Man 7211461d ago

I still need to play HDZ. Might wait for the PS5 to play them back to back

StormSnooper1461d ago

You still have time. I would say play it now.

lelo2play1461d ago

This game was the best game shown by Sony on today's conference. The rest of the conference was kind of meh.

RazzerRedux1460d ago

"kind of meh"

Wow....coming from you that means they must have looked pretty awesome.

WGAF1461d ago

Dont know, it looks like Anthem. I didn't see any games so far with same graphic fidelity as that U5 demo recently.

Muzikguy1461d ago

I can't wait to play this on the PS5 and with my "new" 4K TV. I may just play the original as well again before it. I didn't have a 4K TV at the time and don't have a Pro either. That game looked amazing too

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Aussieguy1460d ago

I must need glasses or was expecting more, because its a new generation and was hoping maybe we were nearing more lifelike graphics by now

FernDiggidy1460d ago (Edited 1460d ago )

GOW would like to have a word.

Edit. You might be right. I hope it looks like that day one.

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Majin-vegeta1461d ago

Ahhh yes!!Game looks good.Ability to swim

Relientk771461d ago

I'm insanely hyped for underwater exploration!

Ratchet751461d ago

Thanks to the SSD, underwater won't be her only plane of exploration.
🦅🦅😉

Sunny_D1461d ago

That was a lot of flying animals and machines in the trailer weren’t there?

solideagle1461d ago

OMG was my reaction. HZD was my first platinum game. I wish they would have shown a little bit of gameplay as well but I am pretty sure they will show it in the coming months. is this a launch title?

medman1461d ago

No, not a launch title.

MADGameR1461d ago

That underwater segment was gameplay

Relientk771461d ago

Ok well they showed Horizon 2, so I have to buy a PS5 now. Geez, it looks so good and so beautiful.

Gardenia1461d ago

Underwater ruins, flying mounts, robot mammoths, fuck yes!

Relientk771461d ago

Yes! I loved the giant turtle too

Sunny_D1461d ago

They showed flying mounts?

AzubuFrost1461d ago

Is nobody going to point out how they ripped off lord of the rings with that elephant scene?

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GaboonViper1461d ago

Its so beautiful i'm f**king crying.

ClayRules20121461d ago (Edited 1461d ago )

When Guerrilla said “You’re not ready for this” last year about the visuals for HZD2 on PS5 I couldn’t imagine. Well, they weren’t freaking lying... I’ve always said HZD was the closest game to capture “Avatar” James Cameron’s film like visuals. It was truly stunning. And now, this is on A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. TRULY. I’ve never seen such beauty from a game before.

GaboonViper1461d ago

A mammoth Bro, a freaking mammoth machine, OMG.

deleted1461d ago (Edited 1461d ago )

The hell with Avatar, Mr Cameron! You've been outdone! I already found myself watching less movies this gen bc of games like Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War etc. I prefer to live out great stories and experiences than passively watch. I think games have finally hit film quality in this next gen.

ClayRules20121461d ago

I hear you. I love movies, but gaming experiences are just more amazing experiences “in my opinion”

I’ve mentioned Avatar because of how colorful, gorgeous and unique that film looked/looks. I remember some saying consoles wouldn’t reach those kinda visuals for another 20 years or so. To me HZD delivered something as visually striking as that film (of course not on the same level) but it doesn’t matter. The dense foliage, lighting system, and just world all displayed this others worldy look that just hasn’t been achieved before.

And yeah, game worlds (especially this generation have truly mesmerized and blown me away visually and just with the characters in those worlds themselves. And HZD2 looks to be delivering another unique, engaging and visually stunning experience.

I agree, I think games have hit film quality for this next gen too

ClayRules20121461d ago

OMGOSH, I know. That freaking mammoth has me scared and excited at the same time. I don’t wanna fight it lol.

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5 PlayStation Exclusive Games That Look Better Than Hellblade 2

The Nerd Stash: "Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has some of the best graphics on Xbox, but there are PlayStation games that look even better."

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PrinceOfAnger18d ago

Lol some sony fans now disagreeing with DF !?
They said :
Hellblade 2 is a defining moment in the evolution of real-time graphics".

(The Next Level in Real-Time Visuals)

Game
Takes advantage of everything UE5 offers
- Final game 'lives up to the lofty expectations' of the 2019 reveal
- Character rendering sets new standards and nearly resembles movie sequences with actual actors
- Leverages Unreal's Meta Human 5 to bypass the uncanny valley feel
- DF were left guessing whether some cut-scenes were in-game or real life footage (photo mode shows they're all real time)

Also
https://i.ibb.co/m4zMw3M/20...
,
https://i.ibb.co/2YtX6Tv/20...

Right now nothing on PS looks better than HB2.

PrinceOfAnger18d ago

5 PlayStation Exclusive Games" also on PC..
so what Exclusive? No one here confesses and accepted the word "Console exclusive". they were making jokes about it!
😂

PrinceOfAnger18d ago

@FTLmaster

Sony fans were making jokes first about the word " Console exclusive" here and on other sites.
Now they use the word by themselves.
Lol

P_Bomb18d ago

I write console exclusive all the time. I use it in Xbox’s favor too. Those are the games I generally go after over there.

MrDead17d ago

Now I understand who these articles are written for.

Just buy and support the game so MS doesn't shut down Ninja Theory.

S2Killinit17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

You cant really talk when xbox has all its games released elsewhere. Not a good look.

Cacabunga16d ago

HB2 on PS5 will look better than HB2..
And even with that i won’t buy it

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PrinceOfAnger17d ago

This article says Bloodborne and Ghost of Tsushima has better graphics than Hellblade 2 i'm done! 🤣

VenomUK16d ago

Of course! But that doesn't make it invalid.

I haven't been playing too much recently except a bit of Dave the Diver (retro pixel art). But if this has the best graphics then I definitely want to see so will download it for my XSX and start the game. If I had more time I'd play through the first one first.

S2Killinit17d ago

DF can talk from its arse all it wants. I’m sure they are spending their advertising money wisely.

DivineHand12516d ago

I was under the impression Microsoft didn't have any marketing for this game. I also don't need to be paid to say Hellblade 2 is the most photo realistic game on consoles ever made.

Nacho_Z17d ago

People are free to disagree with DF, it's debatable how impartial they are.

The article is a bit of a stretch though. Hellblade has an open goal graphically because it's using the latest tech on small areas with crap framerate so the fidelity is through the roof. It's not impressive to me personally but it's an achievement that shouldn't be denied.

S2Killinit17d ago

Yes. But then a picture can be extremely beautiful but you cant really play it. Hellblade must be beautiful but it has low frames, and its pretty much on rails so it does not really impress me personally.

Information Minister17d ago

I've been subscribed to DF's YouTube channel since before their videos were even narrated and I tell you no debate is necessary about how impartial they are.

DF has clearly had some level of proximity with Microsoft since the launch of the Xbox One X. They haven't exactly tried to hide either. Their coverage/damage control for Starfield was quite blatant.

So yes, people on all camps are free to disagree with DF's opinions.

That aside, this particular article is complete flamebait.

neutralgamer199217d ago (Edited 17d ago )

what good are graphics when rest of the game is a walking sim (coming from a pc fan) if it's only about graphics than any game can push the boundary but that's without much gameplay

to me gears of war 5 is more impressive because it had the graphics and gameplay to back it up, just like uncharted 2 back in the day. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is also up there.

SGT_Squirrel17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

I don't understand people. Both the PS5 and Xbox one X are great machines. I own both and could care less which system has a game that is marginally better looking than the other. Yes, Hellblade 2 is the best-looking console game right now, but it isn't a huge leap over what the PS5 has. Since I am not tied to one company's console, I see things differently I guess.

Abear2116d ago

Agreed, plus traditionally all PS exclusives are third person action and everything on Xbox is usually FPS.

Let’s talk gameplay people, you know, that thing that actually matters? I remember Gamepro would rate “Fun Factor” in their reviews—is the game actually fun to play?!

If this was the judging method, and not resolution and “bespoke tech” that digital foundry wants you to be obsessed with, than Dave the Diver is my GOTY so far (ps5)

itsmebryan17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

Grasping at straws to make a positive Playstation story. Too bad they can't talk about AAA first party games. Because "PS5 has NO GAMES!!!" Why can't people just be honest. HB2 looks amazing.

Abear2116d ago

Woah there little fella, you are way lost in what is no longer reality, hope you left bread crumbs

Sonic188116d ago

Horizon is West definition looks better than Hellblade 2

VariantAEC15d ago

This comment doesn't even make sense and I agree with it.

purple10116d ago

Digital foundry recently said ps5 ports are holding back Xbox

You can’t really take them as gospel anymore

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darthv7218d ago

Okay, I've played all of those, and they looked good for their time. This game just takes realism to a whole other level. some would even say uncanny valley-esq at times.

Maybe that's why people are having a hard time with this game... its almost too real and makes them uneasy about it.

Bathyj17d ago

I doubt that's it. The game has woorde problems than that.

darksky16d ago

The game is a walking simulator with tech demo graphics. Nothing special at all.

Flewid63815d ago

Next gen graphics are always special, even when the game is bad.

rlow118d ago

lol, really???? The title sounds so desperate. Those games are excellent but not in the same league.

ravens5217d ago

..."not in the same league graphics wise*" Fixed it so you don't sound too crazy. Also not sure its in "another league" but I haven't seen it in person so 🤷🏽 idk.

ravens5217d ago

All of those games on that list are literally objectively BETTER GAMES than Hellblade 2.

S2Killinit17d ago

I would say those games are on a much higher level because Hellblade is a game made to look great but its not on par when it comes to how it is linear with small playing areas and low frames. Anyone can do that, but is it a good game? No.

JackBNimble16d ago

If this is an argument, then yeah , this is desperation. Why do you sonyboys even care? The market always dictates, besides last I checked (as a ps5 owner) sony exclusives are few and far between, at least anything worth playing that is. And if I can play it on ps4 I'm not too then I'm not calling it exclusive.

Chevalier16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

You make it sound like Xbox has so much more games than Playstation, but, they have far fewer. Playstation has far more better 3rd party exclusives filling the gap too.

Chirping about Playstation when Xbox gets a game ever like 3 years worth talking about is idiotic. Would take the most recent FF, Gran Blue Relink and Stellar Blade over Xbox poor offerings any day of the week. Death Stranding 2 and Silent Hill look more interesting than HB2.

JackBNimble16d ago

No, that's not what I'm saying. The point is this is such a petty non argument yet you sonyboys just take the bait and bitch regardless. Xbox is dying but you gotta keep claiming how great your corporate brand is.

Must be another zero news week

Chevalier16d ago

Then why feed the fire then? Lol. Hellblade 2 is barely a game. The 1st one we literally had a ton of Xbox fans call it a walking simulator when it was timed exclusive to Playstation. Now people are reiterating similar sentiments about the 2nd game when it's much of the same with minimal 'gameplay' and Xbox fans are offended.

Ironically the very same idiots chirping said that all Playstation games were just 'cinematic' experiences as a slight and now we got guys like you with the oh whoa is me like it wasn't expected?! Lol. Seriously idiotic

MrDead17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

...now I remember why I hate gaming media, it's because 99.9% are like this article.

purple10117d ago

yeh, probably gonna have to wait for 'Death Stranding 2: On the beach', to get better environments and facial animation than this.

Yusi-D-Jordan16d ago

I honestly think Uncharted 4 was more visually impressive than Hellblade 2

purple10116d ago

Yeh there was a lot going on in uncharted
A lot of moving parts
Explosions
Jumping from planes
You could say it was the more accomplished game. Hellblade looks like god of war, but without the sick fighting,

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Horizon Forbidden West Optimized for Low-End PC: NVIDIA RTX 4060/AMD RX 6600

We’ve already posted the optimization guide for Horizon Forbidden West, including one specifically for GeForce RTX 4060 laptop GPUs. This article will specifically target low-end PCs costing $600-$700 to build with entry-level components such as the Radeon RX 6600 and the Core i5-12400F.

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Horizon Forbidden West Optimized Settings for RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Horizon Forbidden West is one of the more optimized PC ports to launch of late. We tested Forbidden West on one of the most popular mobile GPUs to find a balance between quality and performance.

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