# Future Earth Action Games 'Horizon Forbidden West' is Exclusive to PlayStation Consoles By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-forbidden-west References: [techradar](https://www.techradar.com/news/horizon-2-forbidden-west-ps5-release-date-trailer) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Y4uCfzWEg) [Guerrilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-steel-frontiers) Games and Sony are following up the release of 2017's 'Horizon Zero Dawn' with a new sequel that's exclusive to [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-call-of-the-mountain) consoles, called 'Horizon Forbidden West.' Like the first game, the sequel follows the story of a protagonist named Aloy, a genetic clone of an engineer who was created to save life on plant Earth after a plague destroyed much of the world as we know it. After succeeding in her mission in the first game, Aloy returns in Horizon Forbidden West to prevent the downfall of the planet yet again. Unlike in Zero Dawn, Forbidden West focuses largely on underwater exploration. The open-world RPG is set to release in 2021, and a [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-playstation) version is expected to come sometime afterwards. Image Credit: Sony ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exclusive Console Games:** Developing and releasing game sequels exclusively for specific gaming consoles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for console manufacturers. - **Genetic Cloning in Gaming:** Incorporating genetic cloning as a storyline in video games opens up avenues for unique gameplay mechanics and narrative possibilities. - **Underwater Exploration in Games:** Exploring underwater environments in video games offers opportunities for immersive gameplay experiences and innovative mechanics. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Console Industry:** Creating exclusive games for specific consoles can drive sales and brand loyalty in the gaming console industry. - **Biotechnology Industry:** Integrating genetic cloning concepts in gaming could spark interest and discussions in the biotechnology industry. - **Virtual Reality (VR) Gaming Industry:** Implementing underwater exploration features in virtual reality games can enhance the VR gaming experience and attract more consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volcanic Game Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-forbidden-west-burning-shores.md) - [Fantasy Single-Player VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-call-of-the-mountain.md) - [Remastered Action Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-zero-dawn-remastered.md) - [Hybrid Platform MMO Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-steel-frontiers.md) - [Viking-Themed Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valheim-ps5.md) - [Console Exclusive Roguelike Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hades-ii-switch.md) - [Post-Apocalyptic Delivery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-stranding-2.md) - [Punishing Open World Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-blade-zero.md) - [Robot Character Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-bot.md)