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Horizon Forbidden West is the next big installment from Guerrilla Games' hit robot-dinosaur hunting series. Aloy must journey further west than ever before and face down the deadliest machines yet, in an effort to save the world once more.
If you're delving into the Forbidden West, you may have some questions. You also might need some help with puzzles, activities, or general tips and tricks. Here's everything you need to know for Horizon Forbidden West.
Updated on April 30, 2023 by Matt Arnold: The Burning Shores DLC sends Aloy on another new adventure, where she'll face some of the most dangerous foes she's seen yet - and that's saying something! We've added our complete guide coverage for the new area, including walkthroughs, collectibles, and tips.
The Basics
Here are the things you'll want to know when starting out, from early game tips to some explanations on the mechanics and features introduced.
- Beginner's Tips And Tricks
- Every Weapon Type And Damage Type
- How To Change Face Paints
- How To Make Outfit Dyes
- What Is Greenshine
- A Guide To The Skill Tree
- How Long Does It Take To Finish Horizon Forbidden West?
Side Activities
While traveling the world of Horizon Forbidden West, you'll come across many activities to delve into. Here's what you need to know about them.
- A Guide To Melee Pits
- A Guide To The Hunting Grounds
- A Guide To Machine Strike
- A Guide To Salvage Contracts
- A Guide To Gauntlet Runs
- A Guide To The Arena
Extra Things You'll Want To Know
While out exploring, you'll want to know where to find the things you need. Whether that be the Tallnecks, Cauldrons, or every outfit in the game, we have it covered.
There Are Some Tough Machines Out There
Want To Look Your Best?
Some Exploration Guides To Help You Along
- All Tallneck Locations
- All Cauldron Locations
- How To Open That Locked Door In The Base (After Story)
Get To Know The Locals
What Happens Now?
Where To Find The Collectibles
If you want to pick up everything the game has to offer and see some of the more interesting quests and puzzles, then here's what you need for the collectibles.
- All Signal Lens Locations
- All Survey Drone Locations
- All Black Box Locations
- All Vista Point Locations
- All Ornament Locations
- All War Totem Locations
Review, Features, And More
Here you can find our review for the game, as well as various opinions and discussions on many aspects of the game. More will appear following the launch, and we'll add them here for your convenience.
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Our Review And Features
- Horizon Forbidden West Review - Sony Has Done It Again, But Should It Do Something New?
- Gamers Complaining About Aloy Have Clearly Never Seen A Real Woman Before
- Sony Is Running A Nature Campaign For Horizon Forbidden West - Could Others Follow Suit?
- Horizon Forbidden West Addresses The Issues With Tribes, But Not The Appropriation
- If You Won't Give Aloy A Girlfriend, Make Her Asexual
- Horizon Forbidden West's New Machines Are The Game's Biggest Step Up
Burning Shores DLC
We've got everything you need to know about Forbidden West's expansion, Burning Shores!
Main Quest Walkthrough
Side Quest Walkthroughs
Burning Shores Collectibles
Useful Information
- Burning Shores Machine Hunting Guide
- Every Legendary Weapon In Burning Shores, Ranked
- Every Legendary Outfit In Burning Shores, Ranked