With Horizon Forbidden West out on Feb. 18 for PS4 and PS5, Aloy begins a new journey into parts of the world she’s never explored in hopes of finding answers and solutions to save humanity.

But how did Aloy get to this point in her life, and what do you need to know to understand Forbidden West’s story? Well, look no further than Horizon Zero Dawn: The Story So Far, as we break down everything Aloy experienced in the PS4 hit Horizon Zero Dawn, as well as its DLC, Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds. Learn about the beginnings of Aloy’s story, the friends and enemies she met along the way, and some of the key lore about the state of the world as players prepare to jump into Forbidden West.

Whether you played HZD years ago or have not jumped into Horizon but are eager to play Horizon Forbidden West, our Horizon story recap breaks down key moments in Aloy’s story to prepare you for the sequel and the next chapter in Aloy’s journey with Horizon Forbidden West. Much of Horizon Forbidden West’s story has been shrouded in mystery, other than some general ideas about Aloy’s goals, and a few returning faces, but before venturing into Horizon’s Forbidden West, catch up on some of the important hanging lore threads, major players, both good and bad, and why Aloy is pursuing her new goals in Horizon Forbidden West with this story recap.

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