Forbidden West's Burning Shores DLC Unlikely To Lead To Horizon 3
screenrant.comThe upcoming DLC for will expand the game's post-apocalyptic world, but the expansion is unlikely to directly set up the game's sequel. The open-world sequel brings protagonist Aloy to the overgrown ruins of America's West Coast on a quest to stop a deadly plague sweeping the land. will add even more meat to, but it's unlikely to lead right into the series' third entry.
Set for release on April 19, the DLC will take Aloy to the overgrown ruins of Los Angeles as she hunts a monstrous new machine. The expansion will take place in and around Hollywood, which has transformed into a volcanic archipelago following mankind's downfall. This new region will bring with it a new storyline, new characters and new threats for Aloy to face. will also be available exclusively on PlayStation 5, ensuring that the DLC makes full use of powerful new-generation technology. However, it seems unlikely that the expansion will serve as a lead-in to the next game.
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While the expansion will certainly build upon gameplay features and story, setting up a full-blown sequel via DLC would be a mistake. Expanding on Aloy's character and the world of the Forbidden West would certainly be welcome, but developer Guerrilla would risk alienating fans by leading into a third game within the confines of This is a lesson already reflected with the expansion, which explored Aloy's character and introduced new machines to hunt but never actually set up the plot of .
Like the franchise's first installment, already set up a sequel within the confines of the base game. ending sets up a sequel by introducing Nemesis, a hostile artificial intelligence heading toward Earth with the ability to
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