Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Hotfix 1.3.57.0
- Stability improvements.
- Intel XeSS Native AA is now also available on AMD Radeon GPUs and older NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.
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Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
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DeveloperGuerrilla , Nixxes Software
PublisherPlayStation PC LLC.
Release dateMar 21, 2024
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Whether to play Zero Dawn first, what the Complete Edition adds, and when Burning Shores opens
The publisher’s description further down sets up Aloy’s journey west. This covers what it leaves out: how much the story leans on the first game, exactly what “Complete Edition” includes on PC, what the Nixxes port does, when the Burning Shores expansion becomes playable, and when the game tends to be discounted.
Written by Rayyan Omar
Reviewed by Layla FarahFacts checked
Do you need to play Horizon Zero Dawn first?
Not strictly, but the story is better if you do. Forbidden West is set six months after Horizon Zero Dawn and is built on its revelations — who Aloy is, what happened to the old world, why the machines exist. You can follow Forbidden West without that background, but the weight of its best moments comes from having uncovered those answers yourself.
If the story matters to you, play Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered first; it includes The Frozen Wilds expansion. If what draws you is the world, the climbing and the machine hunts, Forbidden West is the more refined game of the two and is perfectly enjoyable on its own.
What the Complete Edition includes
- Main game
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Expansion
- Burning Shores, after the main quest
- Outfits
- Carja Behemoth Elite and Nora Thunder Elite
- Weapons
- Carja Behemoth Short Bow and Nora Thunder Sling
- Extras
- Resources pack, Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike piece
- PSN link bonus
- Nora Legacy Outfit and Nora Spear
What the PC version does
The port is by Nixxes Software, working with Guerrilla, and it arrived on 21 March 2024. Frame rates are unlocked; NVIDIA DLSS 3 upscaling and frame generation, DLAA and Reflex are supported, alongside AMD FSR and Intel XeSS; and the game runs in ultrawide 21:9, super-ultrawide 32:9 and 48:9 across three monitors.
Mouse and keyboard controls are fully customisable, Steam Input is supported for remapping, and a wired DualSense adds haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. A PlayStation Network account is optional; linking one unlocks the Nora Legacy Outfit and Nora Spear, and nothing else depends on it. Plan for 150 GB of SSD space.
When to play Burning Shores
Burning Shores continues Aloy’s story after the ending of Forbidden West, and it opens only once you have completed the main quest. There is no choice to make about timing: finish the campaign, and the expansion becomes available in the same save, with your level, skills and gear intact.
It takes Aloy to a volcanic archipelago built over the ruins of Los Angeles, with new machines, a new companion and a raised level cap. It is best played soon after the ending, while the threads the main story leaves open are still fresh.
The Horizon games, in order
Two main games, two expansions, and one LEGO retelling off to the side.
- 2017 · PC 2020
Horizon Zero Dawn
Aloy’s origin, and the answer to what happened to the world. On PC today as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (2024), which includes The Frozen Wilds expansion.
- 2022 · PC 2024
Horizon Forbidden West
Six months later, heading west into lands the first game only hinted at.
- 2023 · PC 2024
Burning Shores
The expansion that follows the main story. Included in the Complete Edition.
- 2024
LEGO Horizon Adventures
A light-hearted, family-friendly take on the first game’s story in LEGO bricks, with co-op. Separate from the main storyline.
When Horizon Forbidden West goes on sale
The Complete Edition has been on PC since 2024, and games at that stage are discounted more often and more deeply than Sony’s newest releases. The waves follow the same shape every year.
We never publish a sale before it starts: dates reach us through our distribution channel under embargo and are the publisher’s to announce. The moment a PlayStation sale goes live, the PlayStation page shows a countdown and the deepest discount in it.
March
Spring sale
Often the first reasonable cut of the year on the PlayStation back catalogue — and the month the Complete Edition reached PC.
Late June into July
Summer sale
One of the two big windows of the year, and usually a deep one for titles of this age.
Late November
Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The most dependable discount of the year across the whole catalogue.
Late December into early January
Winter sale
The other big window. Worth comparing with Black Friday rather than assuming either is lower.
Irregular
Series and publisher sales
Publisher promotions often discount a series together — the moment to pick up Zero Dawn alongside this one.
What critics and players say
Critics
89
Checked September 17, 2026
Steam players
Very Positive
88% of 30,489 reviews are positive
Most helpful recent reviews
- Recommended17 h played ·
“In my opinion, this game has some of the best graphics in gaming history. I'm barely able to play it because I'm constantly taking screenshots every five minutes, but I'm enjoying it incredibly much compared to the first game. The…”
- Recommended179 h played ·
“"A Step Up. But Something's Off, Yet Again." Forbidden West is actually a step up from Zero Dawn in terms of visual fidelity, exploration, gameplay, traversal, and the vast world. With that said, I gotta be honest, based on my experience…”
- Recommended64 h played ·
“Voice acting, graphics, gameplay, combat system, environment design, story,,,, all 10/10.”
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What changed in recent updates
The latest patch notes the developers posted on Steam, newest first — shown in English, as published.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition 1.2.48.0 Release Notes
- Stability improvements.
- Optimizations to address stutter that could occur on specific locations.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the Level and XP bar to be displayed incorrectly.
- Fixed visual corruption that could occur on the map when using AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Hotfix 1.0.38.0
- Fix for performance regression when using a DualSense controller wirelessly
- Fix for missing prompts when connecting a controller after starting the game, while using Steam Input
Horizon Forbidden West on PC: questions before buying
Do I need to play Horizon Zero Dawn first?
It is not required, but the story is built on the first game’s revelations and lands much harder if you have played it. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, with The Frozen Wilds, is the version to get.
Is Burning Shores included?
Yes. The Complete Edition includes the Burning Shores expansion, along with two outfits, two weapons, a resources pack and an Apex Clawstrider Machine Strike piece.
When can I play Burning Shores?
After you complete the main quest. It continues the story from the ending and becomes available in the same save.
Do I need a PlayStation Network account?
No. It is optional. Linking an account unlocks the Nora Legacy Outfit and Nora Spear; the full game, the expansion and every other bonus item play without it.
Is there multiplayer?
No. Horizon Forbidden West is a single-player game. For co-op in the Horizon world, LEGO Horizon Adventures supports two players.
How long does it take to finish?
Around 30 hours for the main story, and closer to 60 if you take on the side quests, hunting grounds and ruins. Burning Shores adds several more hours on top.
Does it support ultrawide and high frame rates?
Yes. Frame rates are unlocked, and 21:9, 32:9 and 48:9 triple-monitor setups are supported, with DLSS 3 frame generation available on supported NVIDIA cards.
Can I use a controller?
Yes. The DualSense is fully supported, with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers over a wired connection, and other controllers work through Steam Input. Mouse and keyboard controls are fully customisable.
Will it run on my PC?
The publisher’s own specifications are further down this page — the Requirements link in the section bar jumps straight to them. The minimum lists a GTX 1650 4 GB or RX 5500 XT 4 GB with 16 GB of RAM; the recommended tier an RTX 3060 or RX 5700. Either way, the game needs 150 GB of SSD space.
How quickly do I get the key, and is it official?
Immediately after payment, on screen and by email. Every key comes through our authorised distribution channel and activates permanently on your own Steam account.
Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these pages on the date above.
- Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition on Steamstore.steampowered.com
- Guerrilla — Complete Edition is coming to PC on March 21guerrilla-games.com
- Nixxes Software — Horizon Forbidden West Complete Editionnixxes.com
- PlayStation Blog — PC specifications revealedblog.playstation.com
- Wikipedia — Horizon Forbidden Westen.wikipedia.org
About the author
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Rayyan Omar
Senior Gaming Commerce Editor, Virtwave
Rayyan covers console and PC gaming wallets for Virtwave, with deep specialism in PlayStation Network, Xbox, Razer Gold and Steam. He has been writing about digital gaming commerce since 2020.
Reviewed by Layla Farah, Lead Editorial, Virtwave
How we write our guides
We’ve played every game we write a buying guide for on PC. The facts on this page — release dates, what each edition contains, account requirements and system specs — were checked against the sources above on September 16, 2026, and we update the page when they change. Virtwave sells this key; no publisher paid for this guide or reviewed it before publication.
Full detail from the publisher
About this game
Join Aloy as she braves a majestic but dangerous new frontier that holds mysterious new threats. This Complete Edition allows you to enjoy the critically acclaimed Horizon Forbidden West on PC in its entirety with bonus content, including the Burning Shores story expansion that picks up after the main game.
Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.
The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity while fearsome new machines prowl their borders, and life on Earth is hurtling toward another extinction.
It's up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world. Along the way, she must reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past.
- See every gameplay detail with Ultrawide 21:9 and Super Ultrawide 32:9 resolutions, as well as 48:9 triple monitor support.*
- Witness the Forbidden West coming to life, with NVIDIA 32DLSS 3 upscaling and frame generation, image enhancing NVIDIA DLAA and latency reducing NVIDIA Reflex. AMD FSR and Intel XeSS are also supported.**
- Customize graphic settings to your preference, with the potential for unlocked frame rates.**
- Take control with full support for the DualSense™ controller, including haptic feedback and adaptive trigger functionality.***
- Compatible PC and 4K display device required. ** Compatible PC required. *** Wired connection required to experience the full range of in-game controller features.
System requirements
Minimum
OSWindows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
ProcessorIntel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT 4GB
Storage150 GB available space
Additional Notes150GB SSD Space
Recommended
OSWindows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
Storage150 GB available space
Additional Notes150GB SSD Space
Activation instructions
In order to activate this game, you will require a third-party 'Steam' account. For full details on how to activate please follow this link: https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=5414-TFBN-1352
Supported languages
Spoken languages12
ArabicEnglishFrenchGermanItalianJapanesePolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainPortuguese-BrazilSpanish - Latin America
Subtitle languages25
ArabicCzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainSwedishThaiTurkishPortuguese-BrazilTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin America
Menu languages24
ArabicCzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishGermanGreekHungarianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorwegianPolishPortugueseRussianSpanish - SpainSwedishThaiTurkishPortuguese-BrazilTraditional ChineseSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin America
Age ratings
Legal
©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. Developed by Guerrilla. Horizon Forbidden West is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
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