The PS5 remaster everyone has been waiting for is now official: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is indeed a thing, and it’s releasing for Sony’s current-gen console next month on 31st October 2024. If you own a PS4 copy, you’ll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for $10. Check out the announcement trailer above.
During the State of Play broadcast, it was revealed the PS5 remaster brings the visuals of Zero Dawn up to the same levels of its Forbidden West sequel and more than 10 hours of visual motion capture has enhanced the title. There’s also PS5 DualSense controller support, upgraded character models, and improved shaders and textures. Pre-orders open on 3rd October 2024, and there’s also a PC version of the remaster.
In a PlayStation Blog post, it’s confirmed all current PS4 and PC owners of their the standard game or the Complete Edition of Horizon Zero Dawn can upgrade to the PS5 remaster for $10. This offer includes anyone who owns the game via the Play at Home initiative that was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now we know there’s a $10 PS4 to PS5 upgrade, how do you feel about Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered? Share your first impressions in the comments below.