Sony Raises Horizon: Zero Dawn PS4 Price After PS5 Remaster

Sony has significantly increased the price of the popular PlayStation 4 title, Horizon: Zero Dawn, shortly after announcing its remaster for the PS5. The price jumped from $19.99 to $39.99 in the U.S. and from £15.99 to £34.99 in the UK. This adjustment follows the game's removal from the PlayStation Plus Extra Games Catalog and marks a notable shift from the game’s previous sale price as part of the PlayStation Hits collection. The newly announced PS5 version will offer visual enhancements and additional content, priced at $49.99, with a $9.99 upgrade option for existing owners. This move appears aimed at preventing players from purchasing the older version to upgrade at a lower cost.

Sony increased the price of Horizon: Zero Dawn in response to the announcement of its PS5 remaster, ensuring players could not buy the cheaper PS4 version and upgrade for less.

Horizon: Zero Dawn, developed by Guerrilla Games, was released in February 2017 and quickly became a critically acclaimed title, celebrated for its open-world gameplay and rich narrative. The remaster is set to include improvements such as re-recorded dialogue and enhanced visuals, drawing in both new players and returning fans looking to enjoy the game again on next-gen consoles. As part of the growing trend of remastering classics, this move reflects Sony's strategy to revitalize older titles for modern audiences.