Horizon Zero Dawn May Get Remastered For PS5 And PC

According to a seemingly premature post on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website, Sony appears to have additional remasters in the pipeline. The beloved open-world title, Horizon Zero Dawn, developed by Guerilla Games and originally released in 2017, is set to receive a remastered version.

The ESRB listing indicates that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will carry over the original’s rating of T for Teen, which covers content such as blood, drug references, language, mild sexual themes, and violence. This new version has been rated for both PlayStation 5 and PC platforms. Unfortunately, the description provided does not offer any new insights beyond what was shared about the original.

While there has been no official announcement regarding this remaster yet, the appearance of an ESRB rating often heralds an impending reveal. PlayStation has been revamping many titles from its first-party library, even remastering games that are still fully functional on current consoles, such as The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered released earlier this year.

Although Horizon Zero Dawn initially launched on PlayStation 4, it wasn’t long before it received a patch for PlayStation 5 that enhanced frame rates and introduced 4K checkerboard resolution, which raises questions about the necessity for a remaster.

The sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, debuted in 2022, and speculation about a third installment is already circulating. Meanwhile, Guerilla Games is also developing Lego Horizon Adventures, revealed during the Summer Game Fest 2024. This family-friendly adaptation of the postapocalyptic franchise aims to simplify gameplay by removing some of the more intricate crafting elements and violence typical of the series. It will be available on PS5, PC, and notably, Nintendo Switch—marking a significant cross-platform release for a first-party Sony title.