Horizon Zero Dawn: What Happened To Humanity?
Horizon Zero Dawn is a game that excels on multiple fronts. First, there are its breathtaking visuals, which remain some of the best graphics to grace the PS4 to date. Then there is the character of Aloy, who quickly rose to become one of the most fully-realized female characters seen in a video game. But what has captivated players the most is no doubt its open world and the depths of its lore.
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Set in a post-apocalyptic future where humans are no longer the dominant species, the game charts an adventure that is filled with twists and big revelations. Why are there robot dinosaurs milling about in the wilderness? How can Aloy access the technology of the Old Ones? What led to humanity's downfall? These are just some of the questions the game ignites inside of players in its opening moments. So, what did happen to humanity?
Warning: There will be spoilers for the events of Horizon Zero Dawn ahead.
Updated on January 31, 2022: With Horizon Forbidden West just around the corner, it may be a good idea to brush up on your lore! We've added our video explanation concerning what happened to humanity preceding the events of Horizon Zero Dawn for you to check out.
In Horizon Zero Dawn, the remnants of humanity have seemingly regressed to a more primitive state, living in tribes while they hunt machines using spears and arrows. At the same time, there are vestiges of the ancient civilization that once ruled the lands everywhere, and the people have taken to calling them the Old Ones.
While some of their computers remain in a functional state, they are largely inaccessible to most people - except for Aloy, who is able to gain access to the information they contain via her focus,
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