Highlights

  • May 30 may see a LEGO Horizon game announcement, tying in with past collaborations.
  • Rumors suggest the game will be called LEGO Horizon Adventures and adapt Horizon: Forbidden West.
  • The game could feature realistic graphics, marking a shift from traditional LEGO games.

The Horizon franchise, a modern staple of PlayStation's first-party IPs, looks to be breaking new ground. According to a variety of rumors, Horizon's collaborations with toy brand LEGO which stretch as far back as 2022 may be paying off soon.

Horizon's history with LEGO goes back two years, when the Tallneck model was released. The model was released back in May 2022 with 1222 pieces, retailing for $80. In addition to the model, the set came with a highly prized minifigure incarnation of the series protagonist Aloy. Her inclusion in an expensive set has inflated her price somewhat, though not to the extent of other licensed characters. In fact, the set has fallen in price on the secondary market—though this may be subject to change later on. Horizon and LEGO fans may want to mark May 30 on their calendar, as this collaboration could be coming in a bigger, better form soon.

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May 30 Could See The Announcement Of A Lego Horizon Game

For Horizon fans interested in a new game, May 30 could hold the key—but not in the way that many would expect. A LEGO adaptation of Horizon has long been rumored, with many details about this title following suit from leaks. Combining this speculation, which looks to be well-founded, with rumors of a PlayStation showcase, and the game looks as close to being confirmed as can be without a final announcement. While such a game may not excite Horizon fans at first, LEGO's excellent track record in the industry makes this no small deal.

The Facts On May 30

May 30 seems like a promising candidate for a number of reasons. Firstly, a PlayStation showcase is slated for this month, at least in theory. Rumors of the showcase have built up since insider Jeff Grub claimed one would occur in May earlier this year, and the case has only gotten stronger with Tom Henderson supporting this and Sony even seemingly hinting at it. With only a few days now left in May, the showcase is likely to happen sooner rather than later. The 30th works perfectly with the little time that Sony has available, with an announcement still pending.

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Moreover, the rumors around a LEGO Horizon game put the announcement in May, which is something else Henderson claimed. Having the announcement this month makes a great deal of sense when considering the potential showcase; if the showcase turns out to be a more laid-back State of Play affair, a LEGO game would still fit right in. LEGO puts out a large volume of video game titles, especially when it still works exclusively with TT. Even with things slowing down, a LEGO game is still not a monumental announcement, as it is still something that hardcore fans might give a skip. Therefore, it would slip perfectly into either type of presentation.

What To Expect From Horizon's LEGO Game

Rumored to take the name LEGO Horizon Adventures, the tie-in title could take a number of forms. LEGO has been straying away from the strict gameplay structure of TT's games, but hasn't made any major deviations. What is concrete within the rumors is that the game will adapt Horizon: Forbidden West, the second game in the franchise.

Furthermore, it has been said within the known leaks that LEGO Horizon Adventures will feature 'realistic graphics.' Graphical fidelity has sharply improved with LEGO's more recent ventures, but its library still errs on the less demanding side. It's possible that a LEGO game could go full throttle on its graphics, running headfirst into the current generation and leaving the previous behind. This would be a marked change from prior titles and demonstrate a major shift from the TT era.

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The Horizon franchise follows Aloy as she is forced to contend with a series of powerful, towering robotic creatures in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The third-person action-RPG has already seen a sequel with Horizon: Forbidden West and gives players the freedom to explore the open world as they see fit.