That’s up significantly from the 32.7 million sales in May 2023. Sony didn’t break down the latest individual sales for Horizon Zero Dawn, Forbidden West and Call of the Mountain. It’s also unknown whether these include sales of the spin-off LEGO Horizon Adventures.

Horizon Forbidden West launched in February 2022 for PS4 and PS5, and sold 8.4 million copies as of 2023. It arrived for PC in March 2024. Horizon Zero Dawn received a remaster last year, but its sales haven’t been revealed.

A third game in the franchise is reportedly in the works, and Guerrilla is allegedly working with NCSoft on an online title (which may or may not have been cancelled). Neither has been officially revealed, so stay tuned for updates.

“As Lead Cinematic Producer you will work in partnership with the Production Director and other Lead Producers, to maintain the Cinematic workflow from conception to final delivery of cinematic sequences,” reads the job listing. “Working collaboratively cross-discipline with designers, programmers, and audio teams to integrate cinematics seamlessly into gameplay to develop high-quality narrative gameplay experiences.”

The listing also goes on to reveal that the game under development is a AAA project with a heavy focus on storytelling, player agency, immersion, and atmosphere. As part of the studio, the role also involves working on “ground-breaking territory on next-generation hardware technologies.”

It is currently unknown what Firesprite has been working on since the release of Horizon Call of the Mountain. Rumours from back in October 2024, however, have indicated that the studio has been working on a sequel to horror game Until Dawn. These rumours were further fuelled by the existence of a job listing from back in 2022 where the studio was looking for work on a “AAA narrative driven horror-adventure game.”

Reports from last year have also indicated that Firesprite may not be the best place to work due to accusations of a toxic workplace. According to the reports of the time, the studio leadership was partaking in what was described as “classic nepotism”, with its leadership also being accused of being “bullies” and “tyrants”. The report also indicated that some problems might have been formed from Sony’s attempts at restructuring it since its acquisition in 2021.

Other problems at the studio reportedly include sexual discrimination and ageism, with Firesprite being run under a “culture of fear” that also leads to worker exploitation through forced crunch, especially during the development of Horizon Call of the Mountain.

No Man’s Sky

Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky might not have started life on the best foot forward, but it has quickly grown into one of the best space exploration games on the market over the course of many significant updates. No Man’s Sky features a huge open world filled with all sorts of planets to discover and things to do, and the VR edition adds another layer of immersion to it all – making it the definitive way to experience what it has to offer.

Beat Saber 

Beat Saber is all about slashing your lightsaber to rhythmic beats, and while that might sound pretty simplistic at first – it makes for an incredibly fun time. A lot of what makes it so addictive boils down to the visuals and audio, which feature some clean neon-heavy visuals and catchy electronic beasts respectively. It’s a great example of how something so simple can be made so addictive with the right design choices – and Beat Saber will easely keep you hooked for hours on end.

Half-Life – Alyx

Half-Life: Alyx is a sequel to what is one of the most respected franchises of all time, so it’s obvious that it had some pretty big shoes to fill. But it’s safe to say that Valve confidently stood up to those expectations, and Alyx manages to capture the spirit of Half-Life in a new dimension. Everything from the compelling narrative to the brain-tickling puzzles and frenetic combat works flawlessly, making Alyx easily one of the best VR games that you can play right now.

Superhot VR

Superhot operates on a simple principle – time only moves when you do. That singular mechanic is what makes the moment-to-moment gameplay so good, allowing for some amazing action sequences where you dodge past bullets, throw bottles at enemies, and knock someone else out in just a few seconds. Superhot VR adds that extra level of immersion to the whole affair, making that action all the better and those time-defying stunts all the more personal.

Horizon Call of the Mountain 

Horizon Call of the Mountain was a launch title for the PSVR2, so it had to be a great experience if it wanted to drive sales for such an expensive add-on for a console. Set in the titular post-apocalyptic world of the franchise,Call of the Mountain excellently translates that open-world mechanic into a bunch of carefully curated roller coaster sequences that make this VR title an absolutely thrilling experience.

The London Heist 

London Studio’s The London Heist is a VR adventure where you get to experience some high octane chase sequences, thrilling firefights, and a constantly twisting story that keeps you at the edge of your seat at all times. It boasts some impressive production quality, and the gameplay also manages to keep things interesting with memorable chase sequences and high fidelity graphics which makes it a game worth seeing through to the end.

No Man’s Sky

No Man’s Sky might not have started life out on the best foot, but Hello Games was able to turn the game’s fates around for the better with a constant influx of meaningful content updates post-launch. One of these updates also included the ability to enjoy the game in VR, which adds an extra level of immersion to the galactic exploration. Witnessing the beauty of procedurally generated planets is a consistently enchanting experience, and is a must-try for fans of the genre.

Gran Turismo 7

Despite some initial balancing issues, Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7 has morphed into a big hit, and for good reason. The simulation gameplay at its core is complex in all the right ways, and that coupled with the immaculate attention to detail makes it a worthy sequel to this long-running franchise. And if you are a gearhead, you have to check out the VR mode that quite literally transports you to the driving seat of your favourite supercars  – allowing you to live out your racing fantasies to the fullest.

Resident Evil 7

Resident Evil 7 made some really big changes to the horror genre, and it’s safe to say that those changes were for the better. The shift to a first-person perspective makes the survival horror experience even more immersive, and those horrors become even more defined through the VR mode. The slow pace of gameplay and the renewed focus on survival horror works surprisingly well in VR, and it’s inarguably the best way to see what the Baker Mansion has to offer.

Hubris

Hubris is a story driven sci-fi action game that utilizes the cutting edge technology of VR to make you experience an intriguing story set on a distant planet. Hubris features a fun movement system where you can climb, jump and swim through a wide array of diverse environments along with great shooting mechanics and simple crafting systems. It’s a surprisingly vast game for the VR platform, and fans of action adventure games should definitely try it out.

Lone Echo 2

Lone Echo 2 starts off from where the first one left off. The sequel puts you in the shoes of Jack, an Android working on a mining station on Saturn who is tasked with helping a crew member when an unknown anomaly appears and everything starts to go haywire. Lone Echo 2 gives you this surreal feeling of dread where you have to navigate through an empty space station and complete objectives in zero gravity whilst in VR. The game features some fluid mechanics along with interactive environments, which makes Lone Echo 2 a pretty thrilling experience.

Walkabout Mini Golf

Walkabout Mini Golf is a great game to play alone, against other players online or with your friends that lets you enjoy the sport in a wide array of distinct golf courses. It features some pretty sophisticated physics systems that makes it a game where you can really sink your teeth into, and that pursuit of perfection is duly rewarded with a steady stream of unlocks including but not limited to customization options for your avatar.

Pistol Whip

Dodging bullets and killing bad guys all the while vibing to your favorite might just be the best description for Pistol Whip. It’s a rhythm shooter with fast and frenetic gunplay where you must sync your shots perfectly to the tune of backing tracks. It pays a ton of attention to the visuals and audio, and the stylish combat along with its cool selection of stages makes this game a must-try on VR.

Red Matter 2

Developed by Vertical Robot, Red Matter 2 serves as a sequel to the original in every sense with better graphics, puzzles, environment details and improved physics. Set during a dystopian cold war era, players take on the role of a Cosmonaut trying to uncover the mystery behind the Red Matter which revolves around exploring a Lunar Base on Saturn and solving brain teasing puzzles. What makes it special is its ability to keep you engaged with its atmospheric design and engaging gameplay, which makes it a game that’s worth trying on the VR platform.

Astro Bot Rescue Mission 

Sony Japan’s Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a wonderfully imaginative platformer that puts you in the robotic shoes of the titular protagonist as you hop and glide through carefully crafted levels in VR. It’s a simple game with a solid set of mechanics, but what makes it special is the level of care and attention that has gone into each aspect of the experience.

Blaston

Blaston thrusts players into a deathly duel of careful dodges and strategic throws against the backdrop of a neon drenched world. It’s created by Resolution Games, and expertly manages a surprisingly deep set of gameplay mechanics with a fast and frenetic pace of gameplay to create an experience that’s really hard to put down once you get the hang of it. Blaston is also free to play, so there’s literally no excuse for you to not try it out if you have a compatible VR set.

Asgard’s Wrath 2

Asgard’s Wrath 2 thrust players into a world where they need to explore to unravel the mysteries this world holds. The gameplay revolves around solving puzzles and fighting vicious battles through its fast and frenetic action combat. Asgard’s Wrath 2 is an ambitious open-world game which excellently balances elements like exploration, combat, and progression. Asgard’s Wrath 2 is available on Meta Quest VR and comes free if you purchase a Quest 3, which makes it a must have for platform owners.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Created by the same team that brought us the Ace Attorney series, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is all about uncovering the mystery of your own death as a ghostly version of yourself. Phantom. The gameplay revolves around exploring the curious case in complete depth and then reaching a conclusion – which really makes you feel like a detective making important decisions. It’s all accompanied by some smart writing that never fails to keep you guessing, which makes it such an endearing experience.

Fatal Frame / Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse released in 2008 to some great critical and commercial reception, and Koei Tecmo has been trying to bring the series back into the limelight with HD remasters for these game. The remaster of Mask of the Lunar Eclipse released earlier this year, and it does a really good job of souping up the visuals and smoothing out certain jagged edges to make the experience a lot more palatable for modern audiences. Of course, it isn’t perfect by any means – but it’s a great horror game nevertheless.

Cocoon

Cocoon is a wonderful puzzle game that’s entirely built around the concept of worlds existing within worlds, and players can combine and manipulate these worlds through the use of certain orbs to solve puzzles and proceed with the story. Cocoon comes from the lead designer for INSIDE and Limbo, so you can be confident that it’s a solid game with a minimalist control scheme and an emotional story that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

Hi-Fi Rush

Tango Gameworks delivered an excellent rhythmic adventure with Hi-Fi Rush, which has quickly gone on to become one of the biggest surprise hits of this year. Hi-Fi Rush features a world where everything taps to a beat, and you must time your actions and attacks to that beat to be able to dish out damage to your opponents. It’s a wonderfully imaginative game that’s executed with great attention to detail, and should be experienced by more fans.

Season: A Letter to the Future

Season: A Letter to the Future is a game that talks about the nature of change. As the protagonist, your job is to capture the sights and sounds and take them to the next Season – a time when everyone will be unaware of what happened in the last Season. It’s a simple and laid back game with a strong focus on exploration and engaging in conversations, but the many themes that it manages to effectively convey through its story is what makes it so beautiful.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a Soulslike with a complex web of action and progression mechanics that beautifully flow into one another, and what we get is a game that’s surprisingly fun and approachable despite the many mechanics and systems at play. There are a few erratic difficulty spikes here and there, but Wo Long is a largely fun experience where you must overcome brutal but fair challenges ranging from petty enemies to large bosses with multiple health bars and much more.

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is FromSoftware’s attempt at modernizing its long-running mech adventure series, and it’s fair to say that the team has largely succeeded in its objective of providing a modern experience for audiences. Armored Core 6 features a fast and frenetic combat lop that’s just a joy to engage with, and the bevy of customization options makes it all so much more compelling.

Deliver Us Mars

Deliver Us Mars is a spiritual successor to Deliver Us The Moon, and the many merits of the 2018 release shine brightly in Deliver Us Mars as well. The story revolves around a space crew embarking on Mars in the hopes of retrieving some stolen spaceships from a mysterious race of aliens called the Outward. It’s all written and performed well, and while the gameplay doesn’t have too many action elements – it does a good job of keeping you engaged through the compelling plot and a wide variety of gameplay options like exploration, puzzle solving, and much more.

Fort Solis

Developer Fallen Leaf’s latest Fort Solis also sends players to explore the furthest depths of the planet Mars, as our protagonist Jack Leary embarks on a search mission for his missing crew. Fort Solis boasts a star cast with the likes of Roger Clark (the voice behind Arthur Morgan) and Troy Baker (the voice behind Joel from The Last of Us) coming to play important characters in this well-written story. Between this and a strong visual presentation powered by Unreal Engine 5, Fort Solis is a solid game that should be experienced by a lot more people.

Jusant

Jusant comes from the guys at Dontnod, the studio best known for its work on the Life is Strange series. Jusant is all about reaching the top of a tall tower while overcoming the many obstacles that lie in your way. It beautifully combines mechanical challenge with immersive storytelling to create something that’s just hard to put down – once you get the hang of it.

Risk of Rain Returns

The original Risk of Rain was an excellent roguelike that featured some amazing combat and compelling progression mechanics, and Risk of Rain Returns is a remaster that knows how to package that experience in a way that feels worthwhile for veterans and newcomers alike. In addition to the base content, Risk of Rain also features enhanced multiplayer options and new build types to experiment with on your repeat playthroughs.

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe

Originally released in 2011 for the Nintendo Wii, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land now has a Deluxe Edition that comes with updated graphics and smoothed-out gameplay designed for the Nintendo Switch. Much like every other Kirby game, Return to Dream Land is a simple yet fun adventure where you make your way through a wide variety of levels while consuming your enemies to get their powers and become even stronger.

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider

JoyMasher’s Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider feels like a glorious throwback to 16-bit games, thanks to some incredible art direction and smooth-flowing gameplay that remains interesting for the entire duration of the experience. Of course, there are some elements and mechanics in place to make the gameplay feel more palatable for modern audiences which makes it feel like you are reliving the glory days of SNES complete with rose-tinted glasses.

Horizon Call of the Mountain

Horizon: Call of the Mountain was one of the first games to be released for PSVR2, and it’s an excellent adaptation of the full-fat Horizon experience in VR format. Sure, the open-world aspect has been swapped out for a more linear game where you make your way through carefully curated combat challenges and platforming runs – but it all works surprisingly well within the context of the game. And then of course, getting to experience the post-post-apocalyptic world of Horizon from up close is also a really distinct kind of joy in and of itself.

Planet of Lana

Planet of Lana puts players in the teeny tiny shoes of Lana as she kickstarts a grand adventure through fantastical realms inhabited by all sorts of robotic and humanoid creatures. Created by developer Wishfully, Planet of Lana takes players on a joyous ride through a wonderfully well-realized world and tells a heartwarming story that hits just the right notes at every moment. Add to that some amazing visuals and cinematic gameplay, and Planet of Lana becomes a thrill ride like no other.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, Guerrilla has revealed that as of April 16, 2023, Horizon Forbidden West has sold over 8.4 million units worldwide since its launch last February, with the Horizon series’ total sales currently standing at 32.7 million units. In addition to this, the developer says the series has also seen “millions” more players through PlayStation’s subscription services and initiatives, including PlayStation Plus and Play at Home.

Guerrilla hasn’t mentioned specifically what the current sales figures for Horizon Zero Dawn and PS VR2 exclusive Call of the Mountain are. At last count, as of February last year, the former had sold over 20 million units.

Unsurprisingly, Guerrilla has plenty else in the pipeline where future Horizon titles are concerned. The developer has confirmed that not only is it working on a sequel to Horizon Forbidden West, but also a standalone co-op Horizon title. Meanwhile, leaks have claimed that an enhanced PS5 remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn is also in the works, though allegedly, that isn’t being developed internally by Guerrilla.

A Horizon TV series is also currently in development at Netflix.

There are also more options for subtitles, from speaker colors and larger font sizes to a black box behind them. The patch also features fixes for crashes, performance, Machines, etc. If you’ve been getting stuck on objects or blocked from progressing because you killed a Stormbird near a campfire, that should all be fixed.

Check out the full patch notes below for more details. Horizon Call of the Mountain is available now for PlayStation VR2. Sales are unconfirmed, but the headset has reportedly not been performing well, and a price cut is needed to avert disaster. Sony hasn’t officially confirmed this, so stay tuned for more details in the future.

Horizon Call of the Mountain – Patch 1.04

PATCH NOTES

Accessibility Features

• Improved subtitle options – Black box behind subtitles, speaker colors, and increased font sizes for subtitles, tutorials and user action prompts.
• High Contrast Mode – Highlights objects that the user can interact with.
• Auto Crafting Arrows – Allows the user to skip the arrow crafting action.
• Auto Crafting Tools – Allows the user to skip the gameplay for crafting tools.
• Added the option to disable or enable tutorials in Mission Replays.
• Added the option to disable slow down on jumps.

Performance and Stability

• Various crash and performance fixes.

Missions and Progression

• Various fixes for where the user could drop onto and become stuck on objects.
• Fixed a rare issue where the user may not be able to complete the final mission after using the campfire near the end of the mission.
• Fixed an issue where the user could become stuck in a menu when using a campfire whilst in the ammo crafting tutorial.
• Fixed an issue where killing the Stormbird near the campfire would block the user from progressing.
• Fixed an issue where the user may become stuck when climbing the Tallneck, or may not be able to complete the climb.
• Fixed an issue where if the user kills the Stormbird too quickly progression may be blocked.

Machines

• Fixed an issue where the Shellwalker would not damage the user after its claw had been destroyed.
• Fixed an issue where a Watcher may become inactive and not attack the player.
• Fixed an issue where the Stormbird may become idle and disappear when having the frost status effect applied.

UI/UX

• Fixed an issue where Aim Assistance would re-enable when rebooting the title.
• Fixed an issue where the user’s screen may be darkened when destroying the rope bridge’s ropes before the tutorial became active.
• Fixed an issue where the user may be unable to complete the Crafting Tutorial if hit by an enemy whilst crafting.
• Fixed an issue where the user’s UI may disappear after fighting the Scrappers.
• Fixed an issue where gaze tracking may flicker between options in the Menu screens.

Other

• Fixed an issue where the Pan Flute may continue to make noise when dropped, or if the user enters combat whilst using it.
• Various audio, dialogue, and music fixes.
• Various geometry fixes.
• Various lighting fixes.
• Updated the Credits list.

Developed by Guerrilla and Firesprite, the first person title has received praise from critics and audiences alike, and to highlight some of the former, Sony has released an accolades trailer for the game, which also shows various glimpses of its combat, the Machines that players encounter throughout the game, its climbing-focused gameplay, and more. Check out the trailer below.

Horizon Call of the Mountain is available exclusively on PlayStation VR2. Horizon fans looking to dive into a more traditional series experience also have Horizon Forbidden West’s upcoming expansion, Burning Shores, to look forward to. It launches exclusively for PS5 next month.

Developed by Guerrilla and Firesprite, Horizon Call of the Mountain is a first person game that focuses on intense combat against Machines and plenty of climbing-centric traversal gameplay. Players step into the shoes of Ryas, a former Shadow Carja looking to restore his honour, who is offered his freedom (and a chance at redemption) by Sun-King Avad if he can help investigate a new threat and what’s causing it. Check out the trailer below for a glimpse at its story, combat, climbing gameplay, and of course, plenty of Machines.

Horizon Call of the Mountain launches for PlayStation VR2 on February 22.

Taking to Twitter, Guerrilla announced that Horizon Call of the Mountain has gone gold, which means it’s wrapped up principal development, with any work on bug fixes and polishing from this point forward being added to the game in the form of day one or post-launch patches.

Co-developed by Firesprite, the first person VR game will put players in the shoes of protagonist Ryas, a former Shadow Carja who seeks to restore his honour. The series’ staple combat mechanics against deadly machines will return, while new emphasis will also be placed on climbing mechanics. Meanwhile, you can also expect series protagonist Aloy to make an appearance.

Horizon Call of the Mountain launches alongside PlayStation VR2 on February 22.

We're thrilled to share some exciting news today: Horizon Call of the Mountain has gone GOLD!

Not long to go before you can step into the adventure. #CalloftheMountain pic.twitter.com/8MZ6hZnZQi

— Guerrilla (@Guerrilla) February 6, 2023