The Burning Shores expansion for Horizon Forbidden West was released as a significant update and DLC for the game. It launched on April 19, 2023, and brought exciting new content, storylines, and challenges to the Horizon world. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
New Location: The Burning Shores
- The DLC introduces a new area, The Burning Shores, which is located to the south of the Forbidden West. This new region is a post-apocalyptic version of Los Angeles, featuring a landscape full of destroyed skyscrapers, volcanic terrain, and dangerous environments.
- Players can explore the fiery, chaotic environment, which is visually stunning and rich in detail.
New Storyline
- The Burning Shores expansion focuses on a new main storyline that follows Aloy‘s journey after the events of Horizon Forbidden West. She ventures into this new region to confront a new threat that could potentially endanger the entire world.
- A central plotline involves the Quen tribe, a new faction introduced in the expansion, with whom Aloy interacts. The tribe has its own complex culture and motives.
- As part of the expansion, players uncover secrets related to the ancient past, new machines, and interactions with the new tribe.
New Machines
- The expansion introduces new machines, some of which are unique to the Burning Shores. These creatures are stronger, more dangerous, and offer new challenges for players.
- The Waterwing is one of the standout new machines—an aquatic flying creature that offers exciting opportunities for aerial and water-based combat.
New Combat and Equipment
- The Burning Shores DLC adds new weapons, outfits, and gear that can help Aloy in her battles across the new terrain.
- New combat mechanics include enhanced interactions with the environment, like taking advantage of volcanic eruptions and shifting terrain.
New Characters
- Players meet new characters who play a key role in the story and missions, offering deeper lore and interactions that expand on the existing world of Horizon Forbidden West.
Performance and Visual Enhancements
- The expansion is available on PlayStation 5 and utilizes the hardware’s power to deliver improved graphics and performance.
- This includes enhanced lighting, visual effects, and more dynamic environments that bring the Burning Shores to life.
Quality of Life Improvements
- The Burning Shores update includes various quality-of-life improvements that enhance gameplay, such as better AI behaviors, mission improvements, and various bug fixes.
This update serves as a massive expansion to Horizon Forbidden West, offering a fresh narrative, challenging gameplay, and stunning visuals, making it a must-play for fans of the series.
