In just a week, Horizon fans will finally get their hands on Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. Unlike the original, this remaster launches simultaneously on both PC and PlayStation 5, allowing both player bases to experience it together.

The remaster is extensive in scope, which is why it’s skipping the PlayStation 4. The visual and technical upgrades also impact the PC version, leading to higher system requirements than the original. While the requirements are somewhat demanding, they remain manageable for most setups.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Has Been Removed From Epic Games Store

Ahead of the upcoming remaster, Sony delists Horizon Zero Dawn from the Epic Games Store, making the original 2017 title unavailable to purchase.

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Minimum PC Requirements For Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

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PC Specs

Minimum Requirements

OS

Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)

CPU

Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

RAM

16 GB RAM

Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB

Storage

135 GB of free SSD storage

The system requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered may surprise some players, especially the need for 135 GB of free storage on an SSD rather than an HDD. You’ll also need 16 GB of RAM and Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or later). For the CPU, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is required, paired with a GPU equivalent to or more powerful than a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 5500 XT 4GB.

Additionally, PSN registration is mandatory to play the remaster. If that's a dealbreaker, you may want to skip this one.

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How to Upgrade to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered on PS5 and PC

Those who own the original game on the PlayStation 4 can upgrade to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for just $10, as too can some PC players.

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PC Specs

Recommended Requirements

OS

Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)

CPU

Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600

RAM

16 GB RAM

Graphics

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700

Storage

135 GB of free SSD storage

As expected, the recommended requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered are significantly higher than the minimum. While storage and RAM remain the same, the CPU needs an Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600. GPU requirements have also jumped to a GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 5700.

Unfortunately, the developers haven’t confirmed if these specs incorporate upscaling technology, nor have they specified the target FPS and resolution.

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October 31, 2024
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Developer(s)
Guerrilla Games, Nixxes
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Franchise
Horizon
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 5
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Adventure
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