Highlights

  • Aloy's encounters with the Far Zeniths in Horizon: Forbidden West set the stage for an exciting armor set in the upcoming Horizon 3, with Aloy using the advanced nanotechnology from ther armor.
  • With the elimination of the Far Zeniths, Aloy gains access to their advanced technologies and resources, including the Zenith Base, advanced shuttle, printer matrix, and the invaluable Apollo database. These assets will aid her in combating the looming Nemesis threat.
  • Sylens and Beta possess the means to craft Zenith armor sets and equipment to confront, and hopefully, thwart the impending destruction of Earth by Nemesis.

With hostile machines running rampant in the primitive world of Horizon: Forbidden West, Aloy remains dedicated to saving the world time and time again, no matter how imposing the threat may be. This determination did not fall short, even when 11 Far Zeniths, a futuristic consortium equipped with incredibly advanced technology and knowledge, made their way down to earth in hopes of extracting its resources. These survivors emerge as the primary antagonists in Horizon: Forbidden West, a role they continue to play in the DLC Burning Shores. However, their short-lived presence has set the stage for an exciting armor set for the upcoming Horizon 3.

The Far Zeniths, an exceptionally advanced colony from the Odyssey, seamlessly incorporated nanotechnology into all aspects of their armament. As Aloy ventures through the Burning Shores, she uncovers members of the Quen tribe who have fallen under the influence of Walter Londra, the primary antagonist of the DLC. These unwitting Quen tribe members aid the Far Zenith in constructing Londra's spaceship, falsely believing they'll join the journey while remaining unaware that it endangers a vast area upon launch. Upon successfully thwarting this scheme, Aloy acquires the Specter Gauntlet, a railgun of immense power obtained by defeating Zeth. It unleashes a devastating array of shards, inflicting explosive and tear damage. However, this Specter Gauntlet might just be the beginning of Aloy's enhanced arsenal, as there are a few reasons why a Zenith armor set could be right around the corner.

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Why a Far Zenith Armor Set is Likely For Horizon 3

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Far Zenith Tech That Will Be Available to Aloy In Horizon 3

  • Zenith Base
  • Advanced Shuttle
  • Zenith Printer Matrix
  • Alpha Build Apollo Database

With the elimination of the futurist consortium by the vengeful and heroic efforts of Aloy and her crew, a daunting threat still hangs over their world - the relentless menace of the all-devouring Nemesis. This leaves Aloy with an abundance of resources to prepare for the fight ahead, including the Zenith Base, their advanced shuttle, the printer matrix they use to craft potent weapons and versatile armor suits that provide not only formidable protection but also a degree of invincibility during both aerial and ground combat. This machine can rapidly create machines with nanotechnology much faster than any Cauldron on Earth.

The advantages don't stop there - they've also acquired GAIA's repository of the entire alpha build Apollo database, housing an invaluable treasure trove of zenith knowledge, which is an invaluable asset in their quest to save their world from the looming Nemesis threat. These assets stand as the cornerstone for creating and harnessing the Zenith tech required to combat the inevitable crisis.

Sylens and Beta's Knowledge

Sylens' unquenchable thirst for knowledge is a characteristic consistently showcased throughout the franchise. His relentless pursuit of information, often through unsympathetic means, mirrors his intense fascination with unraveling the mysteries of the world. Now armed with his profound intelligence and the acquisition of both the Far Zenith technologies and the Apollo database, Sylens gains the capability to not only understand but also potentially replicate their advanced technology. Notably, he actually displayed a glimmer of empathy by choosing to stand by Aloy's side rather than seeking refuge among the stars, teasing multiple destinies for him in Horizon 3. Therefore, it's rather likely that he will play a massive part in crafting a Zenith-inspired armor set.

In Horizon: Forbidden West, a genetic clone of Elisabet Sobeck, known as Beta, was engineered by the Far Zeniths to wield complete authority over the terraforming system. Her existence was marked by profound mistreatment and a life devoid of autonomy until Aloy's heroic rescue, leading her to join Aloy's crew in their mission to thwart the Far Zeniths. With the Far Zeniths now vanquished, Beta's profound knowledge of Far Zenith technology also becomes a valuable asset, especially in using the equipment and resources left behind. With all these advantages and knowledge in the hands of Aloy and her crew, they possess the means to craft an array of equipment, including potentially exhilarating armor sets, to confront Nemesis. Time will be of the essence, though, as they must act swiftly to thwart Nemesis and prevent the impending destruction of Earth as they know it.