In a new article from the PlayStation blog, Guerrilla Games shared a deeper look at the metal beasts that will roam the world of the Horizon Zero Dawn sequel. The developers predict that despite the fact that the most basic machines players encountered in the first game will be present, brand new enemies will also be featured with the fast and agile Clawstrider and the mammoth-like Tremortusk. It was interesting to figure out what type of machines live in different ecological zones and how they interact with each other, their environment, and of course humans, said the principle machine designer, Blake Politeski. The machines are not only the caretakers of this world, but the role and play play were also always important to study. Horizon Forbiddd West. Geriatric Games Credit: Guerrilla Games Another example of a machine that the developers think would add to Forbidden West’s world of Forbidden West is the Sunwinga version of the flying Glinthawk, from the first game that can harvest solar power. We studied different types of flying reptiles and primitive birds for inspiration and came up with the idea that their wings collect solar energy during sunny weather. This eventually created a fun game dynamic: Sunwings are susceptible when they harvest solar energy but also less vulnerable when they are going to be caught, Politeski said. There were many different attacks in the trailer and a body of weapons covered in armor. It also has different elemental weapons that can be used in combination with its tusks to attack against enemies. The trailer we see is operated by rebels of the Tenakth, but it’s hard to find them wandering the wilds, said Maxim Fleury, a dedicated asset art lead at Guerrilla. Politico and Kost attributed this time to the idea of new action and utilities in the Horizon Forbidden West. The developer also teased his favourite machine, the Shellsnapper, that was brewing in my mind since the first game, but he didn’t elaborate on the details. Horizon Forbidden West will launch on PS4, PS4, and PS5 on February 18, 2022. The new map, called The Intent: From the beginning.
