Earlier this year, fans finally got their first taste of Horizon: Forbidden West's world and gameplay thanks to an in depth demo. Developer Guerrilla Games showcased a number of new mechanics such as the shieldwing glider and Valor Surge charge attack. In addition, Aloy will have new enemies to fight, both human and machine, like the hulking Tremortusk. However, one thing that wasn't revealed at the time was the game's actual release date, leaving many to wonder if it would be Sony's big holiday title for 2021.
As rumors swirled about a possible delay, a Gamescom 2021 announcement from Guerrilla Games confirmed what many expected. Horizon: Forbidden West wouldn't make it's 2021 launch, instead arriving in early 2022. While the delay no doubt disappointed fans and left a major hole in the 2021 PlayStation holiday lineup, the extra time should make for a better game overall as well as allow Sony and Guerrilla time to create a number of different versions of the game.
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In a new blog post, Bo de Vries, community lead at Guerrilla Games, announced four new versions of Horizon: Forbidden West, for those who want a little bit more from the upcoming open world action game. As pre-orders are now available worldwide, players can unlock the Nora Legacy Outfit and Spear to use in the game for any physical or digital version.
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes access to both the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game, so for players who want both, Guerrilla recommends this option. In addition to the game, it comes with:
- Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite outfits
- Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling weapons
- In-game Resources Pack full of ammunition, potions, and more
- In-game Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike Piece, which is used when playing Strike, a board game inhabitants of the world play similar to Orlog in Assassin's Creed Valhalla or Gwent in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
- Exclusive Photo Mode pose and face paint
- Digital Art Book and Soundtrack
- Digital version of The Sunhawk, the first Horizon: Zero Dawn graphic novel.
Next up is the Special Edition, which includes the game as well as a mini art book, digital soundtrack, and a Steelbook for physical versions of the game. This one retails for $10 more than the base version.
For those who want a bit more from the game, the Collector's Edition comes with a large mix of digital and physical goodies. This version is limited and retails for $199.99. In addition to the full PS4 and PS5 versions of the game, players get:
- Steelbook case
- A custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue, which will require some assembly.
- A mini art book
- The entire Deluxe Edition content
While many games would stop there, Guerrilla and Sony have created one last version of the game for the ultimate fans. The Regalla Edition retails for $259.99 and is again available in limited quantities. Again including a PS4 and PS5 version of the game, the Regalla Edition offers a twist on the previous Collector's Edition:
- SteelBook Display Case
- A Regalla-themed, custom sculpted Tremortusk and Aloy statue
- Replica Focus and custom stand
- 2 Art Print Cards
- Replica Sunwing and Clawstrider Machine Physical Strike Pieces
- Mini art book
- Canvas Map
- Deluxe Edition Contents
While the wait may be tough for fans, Guerrilla tried to soften the blow a bit by announcing a PS5 update for Horizon: Zero Dawn. While not a true PS5 port, the game will be getting a 60FPS boost, fixing the locked 30 FPS on the PS4.
Horizon Forbidden West releases for PS4 and PS5 on February 18, 2022.
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Source: Sony