Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is out today exclusively on PS5, and, let's cut to the chase, it looks magnificent. We're currently busy playing the expansion to line up our review and other coverage, but we had to share a few (spoiler free!) snapshots with you.
Of course, it's based upon the already stunning main game, but there's something about Burning Shores that really pops. The varied colours and textures found in the environment, the lighting, the brilliant character models — it all adds up to what might be the best-looking game on PS5.
We've captured a good amount of screenshots here, some taken from cutscenes (which play out in-engine) but most are raw gameplay snaps. It's more proof that, when Sony's first-party teams are firing on all cylinders, they often deliver some of the best visuals in the business.
Have you been playing Burning Shores? What do you make of it so far? Let us know in the comments section below.
Having grown up alongside PlayStation, Stephen has developed an eclectic taste in video games and a wide knowledge of the medium, from small indie gems to the biggest AAA blockbusters. Ever hopeful that the Burnout series makes a miraculous return.
Honestly, the main game is the best looking game I ever played. If the DLC is even better… Oh my God __
Can't wait. Got it predownloaded and ready to rock...after I finish a 12 hour workday...ugh.
From the bits I've seen on YouTube I'd say yeah it's definitely up there as one of the best looking games to date on a console. Ghost of Tsushima Directors cut is a close second.
These pics look all fine to me, but pretty samey, not much variety in colours and atmosphere. Reminds me of selfies from influencers on Insta with different cloths in different
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