Horizon 3 Wishlist
With Horizon Forbidden West’s story complete and a live-action film in development, the Horizon community is already looking ahead to what they hope to see in the inevitable third mainline game. Based on extensive discussions among dedicated fans, there’s remarkable consensus about one key aspect: the delicate balance between introducing advanced technology and maintaining the series’ distinctive post-apocalyptic tribal aesthetic.
The conversation gained significant traction on Reddit, where fans analyzed patterns from previous Horizon expansions to predict what might come next. As one user noted, “As we can see in both The Frozen Wilds and Burning Shores DLCs, Guerrilla Games always introduces new features that are later explored more in the next game.” This observation points to the Zenith technology introduced in Burning Shores likely playing a major role in Horizon 3’s gameplay evolution.
The community seems united in wanting technological advancements that complement rather than replace the series’ core combat identity. Fans envision upgrades to existing weapons like bows and spike throwers incorporating Zenith enhancements such as scopes, laser sights, and improved functionality, rather than a complete shift to futuristic firearms. This approach would allow Aloy to wield more sophisticated tools while maintaining the primitive-meets-advanced technology theme that defines the series.
Many fans expressed excitement about potentially “combining modern or futuristic tech with bows,” seeing this as a natural evolution that would make Horizon 3’s “arsenal the fanciest yet” without abandoning what makes combat unique. The Specter Gauntlet from Burning Shores was frequently mentioned as a model for how special Zenith weapons could be integrated as limited tools rather than standard equipment.
The discussion also touched on narrative possibilities, with the Apollo database and Hephaestus’s acquisition of Zenith technology providing fertile ground for new machine designs and combat challenges. However, fans emphasized the importance of preserving the tribal aesthetic through vendors and crafting systems that remain grounded in the world’s established culture.
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While Sony and Guerrilla Games have yet to officially announce Horizon 3, the community’s thoughtful analysis suggests they’ve developed a clear vision for how Aloy’s journey should continue, blending innovation with the elements that made the first two games so memorable.