Horizon Forbidden West’s new trailer delivers Skyrim vibes with a robot twist, and I’m here for it

Horizon Forbidden West launches on February 18, and we just got a closer look at the upcoming game in an all-new trailer. The accompanying blog post gives us a “sneak peek at the massive variety of amazing things to do” in the Forbidden West, which includes gear, upgrades, activities, and “much more.” After watching the trailer a few times, I’ve gotta say, it has plenty of Skyrim vibes with a robotic twist, and I’m not even more excited for the Forbidden West launch.

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Aloy gains new abilities + more combat mechanics freedom in Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West is still on the way for a February 18 launch, so it’s time for another look as to what to expect in this long-awaited sequel. Based around the open world of Horizon Zero Dawn, this sequel is a continuation of Aloy’s adventure and is built on the same principles of freedom, with some areas being further expanded, as we’ll see today. The latest PlayStation blog took a deep dive into Aloy’s new abilities, so if you want to learn what makes Forbidden West different from Zero Dawn, then head below the fold where we unpack all that’s changed.

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