Arriving just a little over one year on from the base version of the game, The Burning Shores DLC expansion allows players to dive back into the exciting world of Horizon Forbidden West. As they embark upon yet another epic open-world adventure, players will find themselves traveling further west than ever before, with Aloy's latest quest taking her to the city of Los Angeles and the ruins of old Hollywood.
Along the way, the red-headed heroine will make new friends and come up against several new types of machines. The expansion features new weapons and outfits too, as well as more puzzles, collectibles, and side quests. It's also a chance for players to say a final farewell to Sylens, whose voice actor and character model Lance Reddick tragically passed away in March of 2023. Before any of that though, players will need to figure out how to actually start the Burning Shores DLC.
How to Start the Burning Shores DLC in Horizon Forbidden West
Assuming players have already purchased and downloaded the Burning Shores DLC, they'll be able to start playing it from midnight on April 19, local time. In order to get the ball rolling, they'll need to have completed the main story of Horizon Forbidden West, after which, Sylens will contact Aloy through her Focus. He'll mention that a complication has come to his attention and ask her to meet him at Tilda's mansion, which he's been using as his headquarters while exploring the Far Zenith base.
Once the conversation ends, the "To the Burning Shores" main quest will officially begin. When they arrive at the marked location, Sylens will reveal that there is still a Zenith roaming around on Earth and will ask Aloy to track him down. The rogue Zenith in question is a man named Walter Londra, a former celebrity who made a name for himself by investing in holographic technology. Like all of the biggest celebrities, Londra can be found in Hollywood, meaning a trip to the titular Burning Shores is now in order.
A Step-by-Step Guide for Starting the Burning Shores DLC in Horizon Forbidden West
- Purchase a copy of the Burning Shores DLC from the PlayStation Store and then download it.
- Load up a save file on which the "Singularity" main story quest has been completed.
- Listen to the Focus conversation between Aloy and Sylens and then speak with Sylens at Tilda's mansion to begin the "To the Burning Shores" main quest.
Horizon Forbidden West is available on PS4 and PS5