There’re a bunch of games that made me incredibly excited at E3 last year. Horizon: Zero Dawn was definitely one of them. We still haven’t seen much since that original reveal, and rumor has it that the game will only come next year, but I’m still happy every time I hear anything about it.
This latest bit of information is about the world of the game. Thus far, all we’ve been told is that the world will be massive. However, thanks to a keen-eyed user on Reddit, it appears that we know where the game will actually take place; it appears that the mountains and monuments in the background are quite obviously in Colorado.
Just look at this view of Maroon Bells.
Or this one of Hallett Peak
Or this one near Grand Junction.
But the Redditor thinks that it’s more than just the geological phenomenon that are shown in the trailer, with this ruined cityscape looking like Denver, including the Sports Authority Field.
While I’m not totally sold on the last image, it would make sense. Between the cityscape and the landmark views of the mountains, this would place the game in a gorgeous 250 square mile (650 square kilometer) are of Colorado. Thanks to its unique topography, Colorado actually makes a great environment for a game like this with tons of mountains, plains and lakes to add plenty of variety to the map. As a game set a thousand years in the future, who knows how details of the landscape might change, but it certainly could work as a post-post-apocalyptic setting with relative ease.
It’s also intriguing because there are plenty of archeological sites in Colorado where various fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals have been unearthed. It seems almost fitting for the robot dinosaurs of the game to make their debut in this area.
If it is true that the game is set in Colorado, it certainly sets the stage for an expanded universe. Could we see later adventures in Texas or Mexico, or perhaps Aloy eventually makes it to California to see the Pacific Ocean. That probably won’t happen in this first game in the new IP, but if it’s successful there are still plenty of environments the game could tackle in the future.
Last Updated: May 3, 2016
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 3, 2016 at 14:03
This is the only game that makes me wish I had a PS4. Looks freaking cool.
Ottokie
May 3, 2016 at 14:05
*PS4 4.5
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:05
Bloodborne used to be on that list, but then I got over it. I do however agree with you on this. Looks amazing.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:06
If you enjoyed Dark Souls then I’d say you’re missing out big time on Bloodborne
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:08
“If you enjoyed Dark Souls”
I didn’t. Which is why I got over it. 😛
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:09
LOL okay
Kenna
May 4, 2016 at 20:05
Likewise.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:05
No ocean here either… must be tough 😛
http://blogs-images.forbes.com/ibm/files/2015/03/Johannesburg.jpg
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:06
LOOOOOOL
Ottokie
May 3, 2016 at 14:06
Isn’t this that place from the Chappies movie?
Ottokie
May 3, 2016 at 14:07
*fixed (chappies)
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 3, 2016 at 14:08
How…… DID YOU KNOW?
Ottokie
May 3, 2016 at 14:09
So 3rd world it needs no green screen
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:12
LOL
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:09
NO change! Only chappies!
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:07
Spotted one or two foooooking prawns too
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:08
What’s a “pranws”?
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 3, 2016 at 14:09
It’s a type of knock-off sea food they get in the mine dump.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
May 3, 2016 at 15:27
Parktown Prawns? Only bigger?
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:11
It’s when I misspell prawns and I fix it after posting but then it still needs to be pointed out because that’s what we do here, unless I comment that I fixed it, which I don’t feel like doing anymore. Because it validates the fact that I misspelled a word and couldn’t fix it in time before you or Chief spotted it. or something like that
😛
Admiral Chief in New York
May 3, 2016 at 14:14
tl;dr;fysmd
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:19
XD
miaau
May 3, 2016 at 14:16
typo. One word. Typo.
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:18
Exactly. Why the long-winded definition? Boggles the mind.
Admiral Chief in New York
May 3, 2016 at 14:20
I see it was 7 minutes ago, probably channeled Llew
Admiral Chief in New York
May 3, 2016 at 14:20
Fine, 8 now, but still, lolz
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:20
XD
miaau
May 3, 2016 at 14:10
You are allowed to comment like this.
You live near some AWESOME beaches and coastline in general and thus have the actual backing of the environment.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
May 3, 2016 at 14:12
I kinda felt that it’s in line with the subject of the article as well
miaau
May 3, 2016 at 14:15
yeah. Coming that way next month for two weeks, Mossel Bay. Looking forward to just driving around in general, we tend to follow coastal roads and just look around. Lovely stuff.
also, like the views from the top of the various passes.
Pariah
May 3, 2016 at 14:20
Mossel has his own Bay? Like, the horse or the place where ships dock? I didn’t know he was rich!
miaau
May 3, 2016 at 14:50
All I know is, when sitting in flat right on coast line, watching Discovery Channel at night AND knowing that rock they are talking about, with all the sharks, is 1.5 KM from where you are sitting is pretty damn cool. And a great reminder not to fall overboard if on a boat.
Admiral Chief in New York
May 3, 2016 at 14:56
Ocean of traffic/filthy humans
Trevor James
May 3, 2016 at 14:29
I am really excited for this game but the fact that this great looking game was delayed when the PS4 Neo was kinda announced makes me think they are optimizing the game for it. E3 footage is more likely what it would look like on the new PS4. Just hope the current PS4 wont get a watered down version.
chimera_85
May 3, 2016 at 14:55
So sad I won’t be able to play this game for a long time :-(, upside! It should be cheaper by the time I can hahaha
DragonSpirit009
May 3, 2016 at 15:01
Man I can’t wait for this game. Every time I see something of this game I get super excited.
iusedtobe(a)regular
May 3, 2016 at 15:41
Well thats it then , no ocean no buy because seeing the ocean is what I was looking forward to the most about this game!