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Horizon Zero Dawn

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First release
Feb 28, 2017
Engine
Decima
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Shooter · Drama, Open world, Action, Science fiction, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

Welcome to a vibrant world rich with the beauty of nature – but inhabited by awe-inspiring, highly advanced machines. As a young machine hunter named Aloy, you must unravel the mysteries of this world and find your own destiny.

Also known as 호라이즌 제로 던, Horizon

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Storyline
In a far-future world where primitive human tribes coexist with enormous robotic machines, a young outcast named Aloy sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious origins. Raised in exile from the Nora tribe, she ventures beyond her homeland into a vast and dangerous land, seeking answers about her past and the ancient civilisation whose ruins litter the landscape.Read more

In a far-future world where primitive human tribes coexist with enormous robotic machines, a young outcast named Aloy sets out to uncover the truth behind her mysterious origins. Raised in exile from the Nora tribe, she ventures beyond her homeland into a vast and dangerous land, seeking answers about her past and the ancient civilisation whose ruins litter the landscape.

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Feb 28, 2017
PlayStation 4
Mar 01, 2017
PlayStation 4
Mar 02, 2017
All 5 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 07, 2020
PlayStation 5
Apr 25, 2021
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
23h
Main + Extras
59h
Completionist
84h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
post-apocalyptic, robots, female protagonist, action-adventure, game critics awards
… All 25, platform exclusive, playstation trophies, world map, photo mode, original soundtrack release, playstation experience 2016, pax west 2016, grapple, skill tree, detective mode, the game awards 2017, the game awards - nominee, the game awards 2016, the game awards - best action-adventure game - nominee, the game awards - best art direction - nominee, the game awards - most anticipated game - nominee, the game awards - best game direction - nominee, the game awards - best narrative - nominee, the game awards - best performance - nominee, the game awards - game of the year - nominee

At a Glance

Critic Score
89
Main Story (IGDB)
23h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
59h
Completionist (IGDB)
84h
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  • Englishinterface, audio
  • Danskinterface
IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026
Also in 18 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026