The Case for Horizon Forbidden West DLC
Despite being overshadowed somewhat by Elden Ring, FromSoftware's latest masterpiece, Horizon Forbidden West still garnered strong sales and immense critical acclaim when it released earlier this year. It improved upon the first game in so many ways, and presented a story that gave satisfying answers and left even more intriguing questions. A third game is inevitable as Horizon has so many unique quirks that makes it so ripe for new stories and adventures to unfold. Its harsh yet stunning environments and elaborate but expertly crafted script ensures players will keep returning to its take on the California coastline in the months to come.
Horizon Zero Dawn received further content in the form of The Frozen Wilds DLC expansion, bringing the snow-dwelling Banuk tribe into the fold. Horizon Forbidden West has yet to receive such a luxury, and there are currently no plans to extend Aloy's journey before the third game hits shelves. With a landscape so full of potential and characters with deep and complex development, it would be a shame to not reenter the Forbidden West before the story possibly takes players to somewhere far from home.
Horizon Forbidden West's Follow-Up Should Be Set Across The Pacific Ocean
While there are aesthetic similarities, the setting in which Horizon Forbidden West takes place is significantly different from the Rocky Mountains of the first game. Structurally and tonally the backdrop of a ruined California offered more obstacles to overcome, and Aloy truly feels like a fish out of water as a result. It's not the home she knows, so Aloy is learning about the environments at the same rate as the players are, which brings so many options and possibilities for further exploration. Sending her to the
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