Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered came out on October 31, 2024 for PlayStation 5, with the PC version landing the same day on Steam and Epic Games Store. Guerrilla Games built the remaster, and Nixxes handled the PC port, while Sony Interactive Entertainment published it. This edition folds in The Frozen Wilds and touches up visuals, sound, and animation so the game feels closer to Horizon Forbidden West.
You step into Aloy’s boots again. She’s still the outcast looking for answers, but this time the presentation feels sharper. The setting is far in the future, when tribes scrape by under the shadow of massive machines. The story mixes curiosity about the Old Ones with conflicts among clans, and survival is never guaranteed. Combat asks you to aim carefully, lay traps, and scavenge every resource you can find. It’s a mix of planning and improvisation, with mistakes punished hard.

What’s included
- Full remastered game with upgraded visuals and performance
- The Frozen Wilds expansion included
- Reworked animations and partially re-recorded dialogue
- Enhanced lighting, higher-resolution textures, and improved audio
Review
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered improves the original without changing its core. Aloy’s journey looks sharper, with more detailed animations and machines that gleam with metallic realism. Weather effects and shifting light make frozen tundras, forests, and deserts stand out. It doesn’t reinvent the game but makes it easier to admire today.
Exploration is still rewarding. Ruins whisper stories of the Old Ones, collectibles expand the lore, and hidden paths encourage climbing and stealth. Combat feels tight, with bows and traps forcing you to exploit each machine’s weak points. Battles against giants like the Thunderjaw are messy but satisfying, demanding patience and adaptability.
There are flaws. Enemy AI can stumble, sometimes ignoring noise or reacting too slowly. Textures may flicker when moving fast, and mid-range PCs can dip during big fights. On Metacritic, reviews praised the technical upgrades while pointing out that beyond bundled DLC and polish, not much is new. For newcomers, it’s an easy pick. For veterans, the value depends on how much these upgrades matter.
Verdict: sharper and smoother, still worth the ride, but most vital for first-time players.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher) |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel Core i5-8600 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| Storage | 135 GB SSD space | 135 GB SSD space |




