Horizon Forbidden West ‘Next-Gen’ Remaster Has Us Craving Horizon 3
Horizon Forbidden West was already hailed as one of the most visually spectacular games of its generation upon its PlayStation 5 debut. Now, thanks to the ingenuity of the PC modding community, it has undergone a stunning transformation that feels like a next-generation remaster, intensifying anticipation for what Guerrilla Games might achieve with Horizon 3.
The game, powered by Guerrilla‘s proprietary Decima Engine, was a showcase for lush, vibrant ecosystems and incredibly detailed character models. Its PC release unlocked further potential through higher resolutions, frame rates, and advanced graphical settings. However, modders have pushed these boundaries even further, implementing custom shaders, lighting overhauls, and camera tools that elevate the game’s aesthetic to new, almost photorealistic heights.
Showcases from creators like Digital Dreams demonstrate this remarkable leap. The modded footage features enhanced depth of field, more natural lighting with dramatic volumetric fog, richer color grading, and improved texture details that make the world of the Forbidden West feel more alive and immersive than ever. While the claim of “8K” may refer to upscaled video output, the visual fidelity of the environments—from sun-dappled forests to intricate machine designs—is undeniably breathtaking.
This achievement serves a dual purpose. Firstly, it celebrates the skill and passion of the modding community, proving that even the most polished AAA titles can be reimagined and enhanced by dedicated fans. Secondly, and perhaps more excitingly, it acts as a tantalizing tech demo for the future of the franchise.
If modders can extract this level of beauty from the current Decima Engine, it sparks the imagination for what Guerrilla Games could accomplish with a true next-gen sequel built from the ground up for future hardware. The modded Forbidden West doesn’t just look like a prettier version of itself; it looks like a glimpse into the graphical benchmark Horizon 3 could set, potentially on the PlayStation 6.
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For now, these mods offer a compelling reason for PC players to revisit a modern classic. More importantly, they turn our gaze forward, making the wait for Aloy’s next adventure feel charged with the promise of unimaginable visual wonder.