Questions tagged [horizon-zero-dawn]
An action RPG game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released exclusively for the PS4 on February 28, 2017 and for PC on August 7, 2020
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Can you retrieve datapoints if you missed them during the mission?
According to the IGN wiki, it looks like I missed a hologram datapoint during the Deep Secrets of the Earth mission. The wiki says it is automatically obtained, but somehow I finished that mission ...
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Is there any relationship between the Faro Plague and the AI rights campaigners?
Throughout Horizon Zero Dawn there are scattered references to AI rights campaigners in various logs and information dumps.
Do these campaigners have any connection to the Faro Plague, or are they ...
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Is there an in-world explanation why Aloy needs to learn skills again
I just finished playing Horizon: Zero Dawn on PC. While waiting for a PC version of Forbidden West, or ability to buy PlayStation 5, I have read the reviews and it looks like in Forbidden West Aloy ...
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Are any of the quests in Horizon: Zero Dawn time sensitive?
I started playing Horizon: Zero Dawn a few weeks ago and have been focusing mainly on sidequests and exploring the world. I advanced the game just enough so I got to Meridian, but as I collected more ...
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How to complete the Blast Sling tutorial?
I just obtained the Blast Sling, and the tutorial mission showed:
Kill multiple enemies with one Blast Bomb (3 times)
I chose Grazers, because they usually move in herds so it should be easy to ...
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Lost power cell during game play [duplicate]
On Horizon Zero Dawn I have gone back for the 1st power cell and it's not there. I believe I have picked it up but mistakenly dropped it during game play when my items were full, and I wanted to pick ...
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How many traps and wires I can place in Horizon: Zero Dawn on PC, and how to increase the limit? [duplicate]
I'll try to keep the question as spoiler free as possible, but if you haven't played the game, especially caldurons, I advised caution.
So yesterday I was in a situation I knew I'll have to fight ...
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How to fix camera drift in Horizon Zero Dawn (PC edition)
I've just started playing Horizon Zero Dawn on PC and I've noticed that the camera is laggy, it doesn't respond to my mouse movements fast enough. It is not the response time that's the problem, but ...
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Is there a maximum number of tripwires I can set?
When trying to fight an exceptionally difficult enemy in a Cauldron I came up with the genius idea to use my resources to make over a hundred shock tripwires to constantly immobilize it.
Will this be ...
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Are Corrupted Machines' Blaze canisters immune to explosions?
I've encountered a bunch of corrupted zones, so I tried to exploit classic elemental weaknesses to defeat them.
Corrupted Scrappers can explode if I shoot an electric arrow to their Power cell, but ...
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Do I lose out on loot if I let Shell Walkers reattach their cargo?
I know that if I leave Dead Machines about for Scrappers and Glinthawks they will come up and process/destroy the loot.
When I fight Shell Walkers what I always do is remain hidden as I destroy the ...
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Is there a way to "try" Horizon Zero Dawn before I buy it?
I'm wanting to give Horizon Zero Dawn a try before I commit to purchasing it, but I can't find a demo anywhere and my current subscriptions (XBOX Game Pass and Amazon Luna) don't offer the title. So ...
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Which Outfits should I buy?
I’ve reached a point in Horizon: Zero Dawn where I have enough shards to start investing in something other than weapon upgrades and ammunition. And so, we turn to the question of Aloy’s attire. Early ...
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Can Crafting be Profitable?
I’ve got a lot of junk I need to clear out of my inventory. Selling to merchants is all well and good, but can I do any value-add before I unload my packs to increase my rate of return? Are any of the ...
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Is it possible to disable or skip nighttime in Horizon?
From what I can tell, nighttime doesn't really play any important role in the game unless a mission forces it. I'd love to play always in daytime - is it possible to skip or disable night in Horizon?
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What is the difference between overriding or destroying the Control Towers?
I've just started The Frozen Wilds DLC for Horizon Zero Dawn. I've encountered some Control Towers, and have the option of either overriding them or destroying them. Is there an advantage to either ...
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Merchants are missing the Resource tab
I am playing on PC Steam.
I have been saving up resources in order to buy the Golden Fast Travel pack so I can fast travel for free.
A quick search shows I need to be beyond the Sacred Lands; I've ...
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Where is a good place to farm metal shards?
I'd like to purchase a Shadow weapon from a merchant and while I have the couple of rare components needed, I am short a lot of metal shards. While I could go out and hunt random beasts for their ...
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I cannot get past the To Curse the Darkness quest
After I visited the site, I cannot find where there supposed to be handholds before reaching the flat rock, then to where there is a Bonfire for saving, waiting for me on the top. I learned this ...
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Are NPC conversations different if player goes to DLC area early?
I noticed that in many conversations with DLC characters Aloy shows that she knows about
But looks like it's possible to go to DLC area before progressing main story to learn about all these things. ...
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What is a heavy weapon?
I saw a skill that said when holding heavy weapons you move faster. So I've been going to traders and looking for them.
Are they guns? If so I never knew they had guns in the game.
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What are Vantages?
Sometimes on the map, I find a white circle marker, named as a Vantage. I pass by it but I cannot find anything.
For example there is one next to the quarry in Red Ridge. Do I benefit from them? ...
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How much are overridden Machines buffed?
I recently overrode a Watcher, because I thought it would be funny. Another Watcher came up and kicked him a few times, while I shook my head in disappointment, thinking my Watcher would die in less ...
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Which Machines can I mount?
When starting the game, I was under the impression that you could mount any overridden Machine, regardless of size (like riding a Behemoth in Shadow of Mordor). However, out of the handful of species ...
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Where can I find raccoons?
In order to upgrade my equipment, I need some raccoon skins. I've been playing quite awhile, and while I already hunted 60 boars, 40 foxes and 20 rabbits, raccoons elude me. I managed to only hunt ...
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Is it possible to buy all the skills?
As there are quite a few skills available in the game, is it actually possible to buy all the skills?
Below I have included a screenshot of my level 9 skill tree.
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Ancient artifact problem Horizon Zero Dawn
I can't seem to sell my ancient artifacts with merchants in horizon zero Dawn, they literally aren't present in my resource inventory yet it says I can't store more because I'm full, is there a way ...
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What is the connection between the Faro Plague robots and Hades?
I just finished Horizon Zero Dawn and the following question still remain unclear to me. (Spoilers follow.)
We know, that the life on Earth was destroyed by the Faro Plague: self-replicating robots ...
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Still don't have enough skill points. What am I missing?
I am LVL 52 in horizon, i have all cauldrons, tallnecks, side quests, errands, tutorials, metal flowers, bunok figures, corrupted zones, bandit camps, and all blazing sun's in all hunting trails but I ...
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How do I unlock the "All Skills Learned" trophy after hitting Level 50?
I'm level 50, but I only have 2 points to spend and 2 abilities left to unlock. Side quests only give XP so what now? Level 50 is the max level so XP from quests do nothing. In fact, I think I've ...
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Do items in Buy Back disappear?
Trying to make some inventory space and a few shards, I sold a few high value items to a merchant and saw I could buy them back.
This is great in case I later need one of these.
I'm wondering though,...
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Why are power cells unavailable for the Ancient Armory side quest after finishing the main quest?
I finished the main quest, and am now attempting to complete the Ancient Armory side quest. I had found only 2 of the power cells, so I'm re-visiting the places where the power cells are supposed to ...
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Can I sell rare ancient artifacts?
I've just begun encountering ancient ruins, and finding artifacts ranging in value from common to rare. In the Merchant menu for these resources, it describes them as "Used for selling for metal ...
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Forgefire ammo pouch final upgrade needs a raccoon skin, is this a glitch?
This is after completing the Horizon Zero Dawn main quest, and then continuing the game to play The Frozen Wilds DLC.
The Forgefire ammo pouch upgrade #4 requires a raccoon skin, however I've yet to ...
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How are the corruptor arrows supposed to work?
The descriptive text that displays during map loads says that Corruptor arrows turn a machine hostile to ANY other machine. However, I just shot a Longleg with a Corruptor arrow, and it was standing ...
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Is there a merchant that sells the Boar Skin resource? [duplicate]
I'm in need of the Boar Skin resource, and am wondering if I can purchase it from a merchant, and if so which one in particular? Or do I have to roam the wilds randomly killing boars until one drops ...
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How do I use the Spear Damage Coils?
I have several Spear Damage Coils in my inventory, however can't figure out how to apply them to my spear. Do I have to purchase a new spear in order to use them?
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Are reward box contents set when you obtain them or when you open them?
I've begun receiving reward boxes in my inventory, and am wondering if their contents are determined when I obtain them, or when I actually open them. Their description says "This box must be opened ...
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Progress was not transferred from borrowed to owned version of the game
So, I borrowed Horizon Zero Dawn from a friend and now I'm obsessed with it. I figured I'd get my own, and not continue to use a borrowed copy.
Now, this may be the issue, but I bought my physical ...
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Where can I find a large number of fish?
Nearly every crafting/carry capacity upgrade needs fish bones/skin for the final, end-game items. I want to stop carrying animal bits as soon as possible, since my inventory is full of stuff I may or ...
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How to reach the hidden crate in Shaman's Path?
In the Shaman's Path, after the Stalkers part and a couple of swinging bridges, there's a rock arch and above it, on the right, I can spot a crate with my focus but I can't figure out a way to reach ...
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Do I need the Complete Edition of Horizon Zero Dawn to get all the items?
I have the original Horizon Zero Dawn which my mum picked up a garbage sale. While looking at the Complete Edition of Horizon Zero Dawn to see what DLC it included to determine if it would be cheaper ...
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Where is the second power core? [duplicate]
I know where the ultraweave armor is, and I know that one of the power cores is in the beginning, but where is the other one?
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Why/How did Ted Faro have 'Omega' clearance?
Towards the end of the game, it's revealed that Ted Faro possesses a security clearance level ("Omega", which seems to elicit surprise from at least some team members) that exceeds those of other '...
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Is there a vendor for animal parts?
I'm looking to upgrade all my pouches, but some animals are hard to find, or the part needed drops rarely.
Is there a merchant somewhere that sells them outright? I have shards to spare.
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What is Horizon in Horizon: Zero Dawn?
Usually I don't fret about the game name, but I don't know why, it feels like I missed something in Horizon: Zero Dawn.
In the game, the Zero Dawn project plays a big part, so it explains why it's in ...
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Is there a good spot to farm Health plants?
There are a few plants that when collected fill up the green bar at the top. This is some easily accessible health while in combat.
But I always seem to be running low on these. Are there any spots ...
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How much Bluegleam is there to collect?
Banuk special merchants have three new bows and four new armours that you can buy for a new resource called "bluegleam". It can be found on old machines (there is a map) and gained as reward for ...
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Guldun's intricate looking glass
Spoiler for the waterlogged side quest follows:
Is there something to be found once the "Overflow basin is empty. Interior available. Minimal flood damage."?
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Why do these identical weapon coils give different results?
I've noticed something weird when modifying my weapons.
If a weapon has equipped, for example, a +6% damage +6% tear coil and I want to replace it with an identical one, the weapon's stats don't give ...
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