Horizon Forbidden West Depowers Aloy's Shield Weaver Armor
A recent Horizon Forbidden West gameplay preview reveals that the first game's endgame Shield Weaver armor has lost its power. Acting as a follow-up to Guerrilla Games' open-world adventure, the upcoming sequel will follow the further adventures of protagonist Aloy. Horizon Zero Dawn's Shield Weaver armor was the game's most powerful outfit, by far, with players unlocking it through extensive exploration of the game's open world.
Following the previous game, Horizon Forbidden West will allow gamers to explore a brand-new part of the series' post-apocalyptic world. The titular western region will introduce a new cast of supporting characters and various new types of machines. Ranging from the serpentine Slitherfang to the massive Shellsnapper, Horizon Forbidden West will feature a host of new mechanical monsters both passive and aggressive. In order to overcome these new threats, Aloy will gain access to innovative tools like the Pullcaster grappling hook and the Shieldwing glider. A recent Horizon Forbidden West gameplay exploration gave players a closer look at many of these new additions ahead of the title's February 18 release.
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As reported by Push Square, the recent Horizon Forbidden West gameplay preview showed off an interesting detail about the returning Shield Weaver armor. Obtained through Horizon Zero Dawn's Ancient Armory side quest, the high-tech piece of gear featured an energy shield that made Aloy practically invulnerable in combat. While Aloy continues to wear the Shield Weaver armor in Horizon Forbidden West, the item's description reveals that the outfit is no longer a combat powerhouse. The Shield Weaver has
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