September 26th 2024.
The highly anticipated remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn has finally been revealed at Tuesday's State of Play event, and fans are ecstatic. Sony's promise of upgraded graphics and 10 hours of re-recorded conversational motion capture has gamers eager to upgrade. However, the excitement was slightly dampened when Sony announced a price increase for the base game alongside the remaster's release.
While some may have seen this coming, as leaks had already spread beforehand, others were caught off guard. The original game, released in 2017 for PlayStation 4, was still considered visually impressive, making the remaster seem unnecessary. But upon seeing the improved visuals, many were convinced that the upgrade was worth it.
One of the biggest surprises was the offer for existing owners of the base game to upgrade to the remaster for a discounted price of just $9.99. This was a great deal, considering the original game was only £15.99 on the PlayStation Store. However, as soon as the remaster was announced, the price of the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition was raised to £34.99, much to the disappointment of those who were planning on taking advantage of the discount.
So, how can one get the remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn at a cheaper price? Unfortunately, if you were hoping to buy the original game at a lower price and upgrade, you have missed your chance. Your best bet now is to look for a physical copy, which can still be found at a relatively low price. The PlayStation Hits version is currently available for just £14.99 on Amazon, although it is oddly not listed at all on GAME's website.
As shown on the website psprices, the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition has been priced at £15.99 for the past two years, with occasional sales bringing it down to as low as £7.99. It seems that Sony's timing for the price increase was a bit questionable, as it now appears to be a blatant attempt to capitalize on the excitement surrounding the remaster's release.
This is not the first time a video game company has been criticized for manipulating prices. Microsoft has faced similar backlash for changing the price of Game Pass, making it difficult for players to take advantage of upgrade options. It is clear that Sony is eager to promote the Horizon Zero Dawn franchise, with the upcoming release of Lego Horizon Adventures this autumn. However, the price increase for the digital version may have backfired, as it now affects all players, whether they wanted the remastered version or not.
Many believe that this is all leading up to the announcement of a third game in the franchise, although there have been few rumors about it so far. Instead, it is the live service multiplayer spin-off that has been the subject of many leaks, although its future is uncertain after the failure of Concord.
It's clear that the hype surrounding Horizon Zero Dawn is still going strong, and fans are eagerly waiting for any updates or announcements. For more gaming content and exclusive releases, be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media. And for an easier way to submit letters and features, check out our Submit Stuff page. We love hearing from our readers!
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