Horizon Forbidden West is an open-world action RPG developed by Guerrilla and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Released for the PlayStation 5 on February 18, 2022, the game is a sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn and continues the story of Aloy as she travels into the dangerous Forbidden West to find a way to save a world threatened by a mysterious plague. Players explore a vast post-apocalyptic world filled with lush forests, deserts, mountains, underwater environments, and ancient ruins. Aloy battles a variety of powerful machine creatures and human enemies using bows, spears, traps, and other weapons while gathering resources, crafting equipment, and upgrading her abilities. The game features a rich story, side quests, exploration, climbing, underwater traversal, and stunning PS5 visuals, making Horizon Forbidden West an expansive and immersive action-adventure experience.