Is Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Worth The $10 Upgrade Fee?

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There has been plenty of discourse surrounding the numerous PlayStation remasters over the years, and it came to a head with . Many felt like the 2017 game was already perfect and did not need any enhancements or additions, while others felt that improving the game's visuals to be more in line with the sequel was a positive change.

Fortunately, changes interested fans, with it offering robust alterations to the environmental design, foliage density, character models, lighting, cutscene direction, and so much more. Luckily, for fans interested in picking it up, there is a $10 upgrade option, ensuring the jump between versions is as cheap as possible. While for some the upgrade may not be worthwhile, it will certainly appeal to many thanks to the plethora of features and content it offers.

costs $49.99 if bought without previously owning the original. However, for those who already own on PC or PS4, there is a $10 upgrade option. Choosing this option unlocks the full version, as well as obviously keeping the original. This type of upgrade path has been available for prior PlayStation exclusives, such as. This upgrade option is available for both the physical and digital versions of.

It is worth noting that, despite the version coming packed with DLC, it is not necessary to own the of to upgrade to the version. So, fans who own the base game but not the DLC can pay $10 to get the version, which comes with the DLC.

Unlike with the poorly handled remake,it is absolutely possible to buy a second-hand copy of for just a couple of dollars and then pay $10 to upgrade to the version, rather than paying $50. This will be the cheapest way for most players to access the version if they don't already own. Additionally, anyone who got for free from the Play at Home initiative can also upgrade for just $10.

The $10 upgrade path is absolutely worth the cost, as it is a far superior version of the game and significantly transforms the worst aspects of . The improved visuals bring it