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PS4-Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn Delayed Until 2017

Now coming in February.

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Killzone developer Guerrilla Games' next game, the PlayStation 4-exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn, won't make it out this year as previously expected. Sony announced today on the PlayStation Blog that the game is now slated to arrive on February 28, 2017.

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"It wasn't an easy choice to make; we know many of you have been anxious to play the game since we first announced it," Guerrilla managing director Hermen Hulst said. "However, we also want to ensure that Horizon Zero Dawn lives up to the visuals and gameplay quality that our games are known for. The new date affords us the extra time required to deliver fully on our ambitious vision for Horizon Zero Dawn."

Hulst went on to say he knows the delay "may not please everyone," but stressed that it's in the best interest of the game.

"We're confident that the advantages of the additional development time afforded by the new date will become clear in the coming months. We really, really appreciate your patience and continued support, and look forward to bringing you the best game we possibly can in February 2017."

Announced at E3 2015, the ambitious-sounding Horizon Zero Dawn has a full day/night cycle and players will get to explore forests, mountains, and "atmospheric ruins of a bygone civilization." There are also robot dinosaurs; the one in the poster is apparently called "Thunderjaw." Sony has also said Aloy was inspired by female leads in franchises such as Terminator and Game of Thrones.

Additionally, Zero Dawn will not have a multiplayer mode, though the game will have "certain social features in there" that will be announced later.

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Sony is already advertising Horizon Zero Dawn with a massive billboard at E3 2016, so we'd imagine it may factor into Sony's E3 2016 briefing next week in some capacity.

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Every one knows this game was delayed due to the NEO version. I can't wait for this game.

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Every one knows this game was delayed due to the NEO version. I can't wait for this game.

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Take as looooooong as you want with this game.. It's in my top 3 most wanted!

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I really expected this game would be released at almost the end of this year which is not bad, but now i'm upset :c .. The problem is, the more time it takes to be released the less excited I am for it -.-

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I just hope the game length its not just 15 hours or so.

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Robot Dinosaurs? Who cares, delay it forever and not 2 sheots will be given.

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Man this game looks amazing. And it seems they are also taking an interest in the story (which Guerilla usually doesn't), so I'm even more excited. 2017 can't come any sooner, my body is ready!

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"greatness awaits" so must we... :D

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@MondasM: Greatness has already arrived, it was called Uncharted 4.

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@domiddian: i am already playing it, i have switched to mp after completing the campaign, and returned to the mp after a week of playing overwatch, which turned out to be not my cup of tea... :D

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@MondasM: I honestly haven't tried the multiplayer yet, is it any good?

And agree about Overwatch. Not played it, but it doesn't appeal...

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@domiddian: i hadn't played many third person online shooters before (well i reckon the division was the first), and did just check out the mp in uc 3 for just a couple of matches, and it didn't appeal to me that much since i mainly played mp of fps titles such as bf, cod, titanfall... however i am pleasantly surprised bu uc4's mp, i am having a blast atm, and do recommend it to anyone who owns uc4... :)

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Well if you see new games this E3 and they say they will arrive later this year or sometime next year you can be assured that atleast 90% of those games will be delayed. First date is usually a unserious one.

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@ember_to_flame: It's usually mixed because the last delay usually depends on how they handle things from a commercial standpoint. Let's hope they get it right and we actually get the game in March ...

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Just when i thought the console war children were calming down, i read this comments section...

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also may i say: much respect for the devs to have a female protagonist whose body is almost completely covered in clothes! much respect!!! go maturity!! [this is no sarcasm either]

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delayed AND no MP... must be a gem!! (bioshock infinite flashback) [this is no sarcasm]

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@RaveNRolla: who cares about MP in this type of game. In fact, if this game has been delayed to put mp in it for some retarded reason, I get to punch you in face. How about that?

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@carving_a_giant: That is pretty much what he said. Devs are not wasting resources on MP, and delay is good if it means we will get better polished product - and it usually means that. Not sure what are you arguing about.

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@carving_a_giant: i was being serious, kid, no need to get all aggro on me (although it is always mildly amusing i gotta admit). delayed is good (all the games i played that were delayed were really good), i'm not a fan of a tacked on MP if a game doesn't need one (ergo: me happy) and lastly bioshock infinite was also delayed and it was previously announced that it has no MP and i loved that game, that's why i compared it. you can punch the wall for all i care, you underutilized 13 year old whiner until you realize you're doing it for now reason at all.

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@carving_a_giant: hmm I care , plus it's GG game it has to have so people can come back and keep playing

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@wrestlemaniaw: he misinterpreted my comment. i don't think all games need a MP and i'm happy when devs fully focus on the singleplayer or coop-experience without the need to artificially lengthen the lifetime of their game with a bad MP that no one's going to play (dead space 2, tomb raider). That being said, I do love MP though when there's as much love put in it as in the story (uncharted) or if it is seamlessly integrated in the main game (dark souls). But a story experience is very important to me, which is why i can't get myself to buy any games that are pure MP-games (battlefront, umbrella corps).

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No surprise here, any game I want to play is always delayed. On a more tangible note though just based on the fact that they literally disappeared after their reveal generally gives you a good idea they are not on target for their initially projected release window. Pretty much every game I was looking forward to for 2016 is now delayed, just waiting on GR: Wildlands to announce a delay and that will pretty much kill any new games for me for the year.

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Can I just say how freaking awesome this game looks? They can take their time, just polish it and make it good. Also, why are people conveniently forgetting how long Quantum Break got delayed and ended up being an average game? Sony delayed games usually come out great, so I don't mind.

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Does anyybody seriously think this will come out on Feb. 28th. Sony always do this. It'll be out about next May.

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@megablast16: Can't talk for others, but much as I am concerned... if I make it to February 2017, I'm quietly confident I'll survive two more months ;)

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@megablast16: And what's it to you? You don't even have a PS4 so why does it bother you? Why is it so important to you when Sony games get released?

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@Earthen80: Funny I could swear that's a PS4 sitting under my TV but you know best. This is a comments section, I made a comment. Calm down, you sound upset.

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*sigh* so many xbox fanboys that need to grow up if you dont care about this game or playstation why post? Why act like children arguing over a little plastic box . . . Peoples undying love for these multi billionaire companies is just sad on all fronts not just MS, simply put if you feel you have to moan about other peoples choices i think you need to re-evaluate life

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lol, Sony delays a game and everyone starts bashing Sony, I'm not too worried about the delay because I know I'll have Deus Ex, FFXV, World of Final Fantasy, Star Ocean 5 to keep me busy. Some comments below me were downright stupid too. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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@rucio: exactly people complain about first party games but come on lets face it every gen 98% of what we play are multiplats . . .

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Yet another Sony game made by a team that has zero experience in the style of game they are building. This game is just a cash grab for them tomb raider dollars this game will be garbage you. Got a team that makes first person shooters making a 3ed person action game ummmmm garbage awaits. This is the trend for Sony this gen they had the motor storm team make a driving sim , they had the god of war team make a 3rd person shooter the order and now they have a fps team making this 3rd person action game. Ummmmm once again I will say ....this game is going to be garbage I would put money on that prediction

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@emptycow718: And people say I'm a fanboy... :(

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@emptycow718: just like how killer instinct was garbage because it was made by double helix a dev who has made so many terrible games in the past . . . Oh wait it wasnt terrible how about stop with the fanboy bs

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Delay station 4 low standards await

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Release date announcements are bad news all around. They either deceive the audience or provide an excuse for devs to justify their lack of performance.

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damn i was so looking forward to this....

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lol Sony is releasing 1 relevant game per year.

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@ballashotcaller: And still winning? I don't think Xbox has released a relevant game yet? Take your fanboyism and shove it up your ass. You just got schooled, don't even reply.

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of course it is. All PS exclusives get delayed AS USUAL. Where's DEEP DOWN? Still haven't seen that

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@mi_hung_lo: capcom is too busy doing remasters....

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@mi_hung_lo: I forgot about that I don't think that's coming anymore

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