Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition – PC Release Date and Features Revealed

For a while now, we’ve known that Guerrilla Games’ tribal-futuristic action-RPG Horizon Zero Dawn was coming to PC. Now, we also know that it will be releasing on Steam and the Epic Games store on August 7, 2020. The game’s PC version will feature some impressive improvements, including unlocked framerate, graphical enhancements, ultra-wide support, and more.

Here’s a trailer that shows some of them off:

And here’s an FAQ with some extra information:

FAQ

When will Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC release?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC will release on August 7th 2020.

Where can I purchase Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC is available for pre-order from Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Does Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC include the expansion pack The Frozen Wilds?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC offers the same content as Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PS4, which includes the expansion pack The Frozen Wilds.

PC IMPROVEMENTS / FEATURES

Will Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC support higher resolutions than on PS4? Will it support native 4K? 8K?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC will support multiple resolutions up to native 4k.

Will Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC support higher framerates than the PS4 version? Can I play it at 60 FPS? Can I play with an unlocked framerate?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC support framerates over 30 FPS, providing your PC hardware allows it. We are working hard to make sure the game runs on a variety of hardware specifications.

What are the minimum PC specs I need for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC?
At minimum, you will need an Intel Core i5-2500k @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-6300 @ 3.5 GHz CPU, 8 GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 280 (3 GB) graphics card to run Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC at the original settings in 1080p at 30 frames per second.

What are the recommended PC specs for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC?
We recommend an Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.5GHz or an AMD Ryzen 5 1500X @ 3.5GHz CPU, 16 GB of RAM and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4 GB) graphics card to run Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC at the original settings in 1080p at 60 frames per second.

Will Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC support raytracing?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC does not offer raytracing support.

Will any of the visual assets—character, machines, environments, etc.—be redone or remastered for the PC port?
The characters, machines and environments in Horizon Zero Dawn for PC are the same as those found in the PS4 version.

Will Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC support keyboard and mouse? Can the controls be customized?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC offers support for keyboard and mouse controls. Some controls can be customized—we’ll have more details soon.

What controllers will Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC support?
In addition to keyboard and mouse controls, Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC offers support for many other popular controllers on PC, like the DualShock4, Xbox and Steam controllers.

Will I be able to change the field of view?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC offers the option to change your preferred FOV, up to a maximum of 100 degrees.

Will I be able to adjust anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC allows you to choose from several presets for both AA and AF settings.

Will Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC support ultrawide monitors with an aspect ratio of 32:9 at 3840×1080 pixels?
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC can be played in 32:9 ultrawide ratio and at a 3840×1080 resolution, if your hardware supports it. Note that cutscenes remain limited to a 16:9 ratio.

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