The core gameplay has been massively expanded with new tools that make exploration feel more vertical and fluid.
The biggest surprise of Forbidden West is how well it runs on the original 2013 hardware. While it is clearly designed to flex the muscles of the PS5, the PS4 version is a stable, "cutting edge" experience for its generation. Horizon Forbidden West (PS4)
: The PS4 version lacks the 60 FPS "Performance Mode," Haptic Feedback, and Adaptive Trigger support found on the DualSense controller. Gameplay & New Mechanics The core gameplay has been massively expanded with
: If you have a Pro, the image is significantly sharper, targeting 1800p with checkerboarding. It remains locked at 30 FPS but resolves many of the shimmering and image-stability issues found on the base model. : The PS4 version lacks the 60 FPS
: Foliage is less dense, and "Hero Lighting"—a special cinematic lighting rig that follows Aloy—is only active during cutscenes on , whereas it is always on for
: Performance is remarkably consistent. Aside from minor skips in the opening hours or during heavy cutscene transitions, it maintains its 30 FPS target better than many other late-gen titles. What Do You Sacrifice on PS4?