The update transforms the game from a "last-gen classic" into a "current-gen standard." By leveraging the technological advancements of Horizon Forbidden West , it provides the definitive way to experience Aloy's origin story.

One of the subtler but most appreciated changes in this version is the refined HUD scaling. For those playing on Ultrawide monitors or handhelds like the Steam Deck, the UI elements now sit more naturally on the screen.