Horizon Forbidden West PC launch: Release date, preload, size & more

Two years after it launched for PlayStation, PC players will finally enjoy Sony’s exclusive game Horizon Forbidden West once it launches next week. Guerrilla’s title will include new features, extra content, and its DLC Burning Shores, so here’s everything you need to know before you dive in. 

After an arduous wait, fans of Horizon Zero Dawn will finally have the chance to get their hands on its sequel Horizon Forbidden West now that it’s coming to PC through EPIC and Steam.

Allowing players to dive back into the fray as fan-favorite character, Aloy, players are tasked with stopping a murky red moss dubbed ‘The Blight’ in its tracks, as this plague-like entity threatens to destroy everything our heroine has fought to protect.

For those avid PC players who are champing at the bit to finally get their hands on this wonderful sequel, here are the release times for Horizon Forbidden West on PC so that you can set your alarms and prepare for the hunt of a lifetime.

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• Horizon Forbidden West PC release time & date
• Can you preload Horizon Forbidden West?
• How big is Horizon Forbidden West?

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Horizon Forbidden West PC release time & date

Horizon Forbidden West will launch for PC on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at midnight (00:00 AM) in your respective region, and players will be able to get it from the Epic Games store or Steam.

This does mean, however, that some areas will have access earlier than others, so if you somehow managed to stay spoiler-free until now, we advise taking a break from social media that day.

Can you preload Horizon Forbidden West?

In short, no, you cannot preload Horizon Forbidden West for PC yet. However, as usual with games available for Microsoft Windows, a preload could become active between 24 and 48 hours before the official release date.

We advise that if you intend to play Aloy’s new adventure on PC as soon as it comes out, you pay attention to the game’s announcements and updates, so you will know if a preload becomes available.

How big is Horizon Forbidden West?

The Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition for PC is a whopping 150 GB, so if a preload becomes available, take advantage of it and download the game right away. Otherwise, it will take a long time to download and you’ll have to wait to play.

To do this, you’ll need to have pre-ordered the game. From here, simply go to the game’s listing in your Epic Games store or Steam wishlist, buy it, and then proceed to download it.

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