Sony Shocks Fans: Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Price Jumps

Sony has increased the price of Horizon: Zero Dawn on PlayStation 4 from $19.99 to $39.99 following the announcement of its PS5 remaster. The price jump aims to deter players from purchasing the game at its previous price and then taking advantage of a $9.99 upgrade offer for the enhanced version. The remaster will launch on October 31 and includes 10 hours of re-recorded dialogue and visual improvements. This recent change is notable as the game had been part of the PlayStation Hits collection, previously available for an extended period at a lower price. The price hike comes shortly after the game was removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra Games Catalog.

Sony doubled the price of Horizon: Zero Dawn on PS4 to prevent players from buying it at the lower price and then upgrading to the PS5 remaster for a reduced fee. This strategy ensures that the price reflects the newer version and incentivizes purchases of the remastered edition instead.

Horizon: Zero Dawn, originally released in 2017, is a critically acclaimed action RPG that follows Aloy, a young hunter in a post-apocalyptic world filled with robotic creatures. The game has garnered a strong fan base, leading to its remastering for the PS5, promising enhanced graphics and a richer narrative experience for returning players. The remaster's additional dialogue and visual enhancements aim to take full advantage of the PS5's capabilities, creating an even more immersive experience for players old and new.