Sony appears to have more remasters in store, with an Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating hinting at a remaster for Horizon Zero Dawn, Guerilla Games’ acclaimed open-world game from 2017. The ESRB listing indicates the remaster will retain the original’s T rating for teen audiences, featuring blood, drug references, language, mild sexual themes, and violence. The remaster is slated for release on PlayStation 5 and PC, but no further details are provided in the description.
Although the remaster hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, the ESRB listing typically precedes an official announcement. PlayStation has been actively remastering its recent first-party games catalog, including titles like The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. Despite being playable on newer consoles, these remasters enhance the gaming experience.
Horizon Zero Dawn is a prime candidate for a remaster, having already received a patch in 2021 for PlayStation 5 that boosted frame rates and resolution. Its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, was released in 2022, and a third installment is rumored to be in development. Meanwhile, Guerilla is working on Lego Horizon Adventures, a family-friendly version of the post-apocalyptic series announced at Summer Game Fest 2024. This iteration is set to release on PS5, PC, and notably, Nintendo Switch, marking the first time a Sony first-party exclusive is coming to a handheld console.
