Horizon Zero Dawn is without a doubt one of the best PS4 games ever to release, and is likely to be a strong contender for many Game of the Year discussions in a few months. The new IP from Killzone developers Guerrilla Games has also been a sales success, with Sony revealing that the new franchise debuted with the strongest sales figures of any original Sony published IP in PS4 history.
Taking the first two weeks of sales into account, Sony reports that Horizon Zero Dawn has sold in excess of 2.6 million copies worldwide. It’s not only a monumental achievement for Sony published games, but for Guerrilla Games themselves, with Horizon becoming their best selling title at debut in studio history. For comparison’s sake, uncharted 4 (the fourth core title in an incredibly well received franchise) sold 2.7 million during the same two weeks in May last year, which only serves to show just how well Horizon has done for a new IP.
Speaking on the game’s success, Guerrilla studio head Herman Hulst was thrilled with the sales, and expressed his excitement at getting to explore the franchise more very soon.
We’re thrilled that Horizon Zero Dawn has been embraced by critics and players alike. Developing the game was a labor of love, so it’s extremely satisfying to see that it elicits the same passion and enthusiasm from the gaming public that we felt during its development. This is only the beginning of Aloy’s story and our exploration of the world of Horizon Zero Dawn, with the team already hard at work on an expansion to the story.
When that new story content is coming is up in the air right now, as Guerrilla have yet to formally reveal anything just yet. I’m hoping the Uncharted approach is looked at here, with a self-contained side story sounding like an enticing way to explore Horizon’s world a little more. Perhaps something focused on Sylens, who is by far the most fascinating character next to Aloy.
If you haven’t yet got your hands on Horizon Zero Dawn but have a PS4, what are you waiting for? Better yet, it’s one of those games that should entice you into buy a PS4 in the first place.
Last Updated: March 17, 2017
RinceThis
March 17, 2017 at 09:48
YES! Omg, I love this game so much! I put it right up there with Witcher 3. More is good!
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:38
No. Witcher 3 wasn’t exclusive, so it’s not the same. 😛
Seriously though, this game looks damn excellent and it’s a real pity that exclusives exist. Would’ve loved to try this and certainly would’ve bought this.
HairyEwok
March 17, 2017 at 10:46
I believe you’ll be able to try the game on your PC through some Sony service being released later. The service basically streams the game through cloud technology to your PC.
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:46
Then I will try it!
HairyEwok
March 17, 2017 at 10:48
Be warned. Apparently you’ll need one mighty internet line to stream the game.
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:48
Then I will not be able to try it! XD
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:31
This would’ve been an interesting game to try out if it weren’t a filthy exclusive.
Ottokie
March 17, 2017 at 10:39
Only 2 more months then I can get it 40% off… *laughs mechanically” !
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:46
laughs mechanically? Like BB-8 beeps? But the happy beeps, not the sad beeps.
Ottokie
March 17, 2017 at 10:47
Well everything seems to be mechanical in Horizon xD
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:48
Yea. I got that part. Just wondered what kind of robot you would be 😛
HairyEwok
March 17, 2017 at 10:53
I would think he’s more of a power droid from star wars.
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:56
HairyEwok
March 17, 2017 at 10:57
That could also work XD
Ottokie
March 17, 2017 at 10:53
Easy. This one.
http://images1.tickld.com/live/1253558.jpg
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:55
Hahaha
Fnuik
March 17, 2017 at 10:56
Really can’t get enough of this glorious game https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f9f6ac166b74b257f0853ca1e5692c347ab6cecfbe7e3aa9d43d70b5c2f35c54.jpg
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 10:56
purty
Fnuik
March 17, 2017 at 10:59
It really is beautiful. I keep finding myself looking for vantage points where I can just stand and look at the splendor. Could have been much further in the game if it wasn’t for all the site seeing.
Captain JJ
March 17, 2017 at 11:06
That’s when you know real effort has gone into a game.
Banana Jim's Final Form!
March 17, 2017 at 11:42
I want this game so badly!
Mike Doutchevitch
March 17, 2017 at 12:03
Love this game. Never enjoyed Killzone, so I didn’t have high expectations. Took me by complete surprize. One the best games I have ever played.
Peter Pan
March 20, 2017 at 08:01
Finished the game last night! Maxed out Aloy at 50, completed 90% of the side missions (didn’t feel like the Hunting Ground missions), saved the day, and now I await the DLC. It was a glorious game!