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Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredoffers exceptional value for your money. Forjust a $10 upgrade, you get a major graphical enhancement, improved facial animations, new accessibility features, and much more. These improvements apply not only to the base game but also carry over to its fantastic DLC,The Frozen Wilds.
Players can dive intoThe Frozen Wildsfairly early in the game, which raises a common question: When is the best time to start the expansion to maximize the experience? The answer isn’t straightforward, but the guide below breaks down the ideal timing for exploring this content.
When To Start The Frozen Wilds Expansion in Horizon Zero Dawn
If you follow the quest that leads you to theFrozen Wildsarea inHorizon Zero Dawn, you’ll encounter a formidablenew foe: the Scorcher. This aptly namedmachine is tough as nailsand fast as a rabbit, capable of leaping great distances and dealing heavy fire damage. Facing the Scorcher isn’t just for show; it’s the developers' way of testing your skills to see if you’re ready for the challenges ahead.
Once you defeat it, you gain access to the DLC area and can start exploring. While you can technically enter the DLC early, the developers recommendreaching at least level 30 first, and for good reason — theFrozen WildsDLC is much tougher than the base game. However, it also provides a host of powerful new weapons that make it worthwhile to play before finishing the main story.
These additional weapons are the main reason toplayFrozen WildsDLC before completing the base game. Don’t worry about spoilers as the main game and DLC follow separate storylines. But from a narrative perspective, it’s best to beginFrozen Wildsaftercompleting the Maker’s End main quest.
OnceAloy is equipped with strong armorand weapons, try facing the DLC boss to test your readiness. If you manage to defeat it, then you’re prepared to dive into the rest of theFrozen Wildscontent.
New Weapons in Frozen Wilds DLC
As you progress through the DLC, you’ll gain access tothree powerful new weapons, listed below. These weapons are a big reason to play theFrozen Wildsbefore finishing the main game, as you can bring them back into the base game to help with tougher encounters. With these added tools, dealing with HADES will become a bit easier. You’ll also have the option to acquire the Banuk variants of the following weapons.
