Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Remaster In Development

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Sony Interactive Entertainment is planning to release a remake of PS4 title Horizon Zero Dawn for PlayStation 5.

That’s according to a report by MP1ST, which VGC can corroborate via our own sources.

The updated version of the 2017 Guerrilla Games title will feature improved visuals to bring it up to par with this year’s sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, in the form of new character models, lighting and animations, it’s claimed.

In addition, it’s claimed the new version of Zero Dawn will add accessibility features, graphics modes and quality of life improvements to the gameplay itself.

https://mp1st.com/news/report-horizo...in-development

Our source didn’t elaborate whether or not this was a “built from the ground up” style of remake, however we were told that the remake features an improved lighting system (ambient occlusion, and such), overhauled textures and better animations, with new character models to match those found in the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West.

Outside of that, we were told there is big focus on bringing the accessibility options that the sequel introduced.

Different graphic modes will also be available, though that is a given since most PS5 games have a performance, quality, and uncapped performance to take advantage of VRR (variable refresh rate). For gameplay changes themselves, there are some subtle improvements, mostly those being the quality of life improvements the sequel brought.

It wasn’t confirmed whether or not we would see flyable mounts, or a glider, though we suppose that is unlikely given to their story related importance in the sequel.

While Horizon Zero Dawn did see a performance patch released for the PS4 that allowed the PS5 to run it at a unlocked, but stable 60fps with 2160p checkerboarding resolution, the title has yet to natively receive a PS5 port that takes advantage of the hardware, as well as the DualSense features.

A PC port, however, was released, which introduced some PC specific improvements such as draw distance, higher frame rates, widescreen support, and more.

Yet despite those improvements, the PC release was still just a port of the original, meaning graphically, the textures and character models all remained the same for the most parts.

It is to our understanding that the Horizon Zero Dawn remake/remaster will bring it closer to Forbidden West, from improved textures, draw distance, character models, to even new and improved animations, and much more.

Seems pointless, the original on PS5 already looks great. Anyway, where do I send my money?