Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure
2017

Horizon Zero Dawn is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure game releasing on PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on February 28, 2017.

Developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Release Date: 03/01/2017

Released
Horizon Zero Dawn cover
trailer

Story

Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Adventure

Developer

  • Guerrilla Games

Publisher

  • Sony Interactive Entertainment

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Third person

Part of

  • Horizon franchise

Ratings & Reviews

89%
Critic Score
26 reviews
88%
User Score
2086 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionStealthDramaOpen world

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

post-apocalypticrobotsfemale protagonistaction-adventuregame critics awardsplatform exclusiveplaystation trophiesworld map

Game Engine

Built with Decima

Release Information

Primary Release Date

February 28, 2017

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 4

March 2, 2017
Japan
March 1, 2017
Europe
February 28, 2017
North America

PC (Microsoft Windows)

August 7, 2020
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Horizon Zero Dawn, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Zero Dawn