Every open world game comes with the element of collecting collectibles, and theHorizonfranchise is no different.Horizon Zero Dawnfeatures collectibles such as old-world mugs and metal flowers, andHorizon Forbidden Westfeatures collectibles such as black boxes and vista points. This begs the question of what kind of collectiblesHorizon 3might feature, and there is one potential moment inHorizon Forbidden Westthat could inspire a unique collectible inHorizon 3.
InHorizon Forbidden West, Guerrilla Games collaborated with the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam to bring real-world art into the world ofHorizon. With several real-world paintings appearing inHorizon Forbidden West, it could be a springboard for a potential collectible inHorizon 3. The collectible in question could be real-world pieces of art that the player could collect.
One of Tilda’s Greatest Loves Could Make For an Excellent Collectible in Horizon 3
Horizon 3 Could Feature Real-World Pieces of Art as Collectibles
Thanks to the collaboration, inHorizon Forbidden West,Tilda introduced Aloy to her collection of art, which in fact was real-world art. This could easily be a springboard for more real-world art pieces to become collectibles inHorizon 3, either from the Rijksmuseum, or other museums from around the world.
Horizon Forbidden Westintroduced puzzles set in old world ruins and upon completion, awarded the player with an Ornament that could be used to illuminate the sky with holograms inthe old ruins of Las Vegas. Attaining the pieces of art could work in the same way as how players attain ornaments. The player will come across an old ruin or bunker, and sealed inside is a preserved piece of art. The player could come across a puzzle that, when successfully completed, the player will be given a passcode to the room or bunker where the art is safely hidden away.
A Historical and Educational Horizon Collectable
Collectibles are a fun element in manyopen world gamesand lots of them help with the lore of the respected game. IfHorizon 3were to have real-world pieces of art as a collectible, it could have an educational aspect by teaching players about the piece of art and the artist.Horizon Forbidden Westdid that by having Tilda explain her collection of paintings to Aloy as the player interacts with said paintings.
With these collectibles having an educational aspect, it could certainly add some depth to the exploration element ofHorizon 3by providing some interesting real world facts about the paintings players collect. Not only that, but it could also intertwine withAloy’s story of saving the worldby having her protect and preserve art from the old world. Once collected, each painting could appear in a new room within Aloy’s base where the player and other characters can admire them.
Real-World Horizon Collectibles Could Provide Opportunities for Guerrilla Games
The collaboration between Guerrilla Games and the Rijksmuseum was a fascinating move to introduce real-world art to the fictional world ofHorizon. The collaboration made sense as both the Rijksmuseum and Guerrilla Games are both located in Amsterdam. If Guerrilla Games does decide to add more real-world art pieces toHorizon 3, then it gives them the perfect opportunity to collaborate with more museums from around the world.
The studio could collaborate with other museums in Amsterdam, such as the Van Gogh Museum to introduce the art of Van Gogh to Aloy’s world, or the Stedelijk Museum to introduce modern and contemporary art to the game. Or the studio could venture outside of Amsterdam and The Netherlands and collaborate with museums in other countries. Regardless of what Guerrilla Games does withHorizon 3, there is plenty of potential for an art collectible, and it will be interesting to see if the studio pursues that avenue.
Horizon Forbidden West
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Join Aloy as she braves a majestic but dangerous new frontier that holds mysterious new threats. This Complete Edition allows you to enjoy the critically acclaimed Horizon Forbidden West on PC in its entirety with bonus content, including the Burning Shores story expansion that picks up after the main game.Explore distant lands, fight bigger and more awe-inspiring machines, and encounter astonishing new tribes as you return to the far-future, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon.The land is dying. Vicious storms and an unstoppable blight ravage the scattered remnants of humanity while fearsome new machines prowl their borders, and life on Earth is hurtling toward another extinction.It’s up to Aloy to uncover the secrets behind these threats and restore order and balance to the world. Along the way, she must reunite with old friends, forge alliances with warring new factions and unravel the legacy of the ancient past.
