Horizon Zero Dawn Story Explained Part 2: Aloy’s Quest For Answers & The Events Of The Game

[@thaliacalearete]

The way all the mysteries of Horizon's narrative gradually reveal themselves is one of the most satisfying journeys in video games. Sometimes I wish I could erase all memories of the story and start over.

[@eurogamer]

completely agree, it blew me away when I played it for the first time. Zoe

[@Threaldaveoss]

I concur. I mean, throughout the story, I remember thinking Man I wonder if Lizbeth figured out a way to survive and is still trying to work out a way to save the world. But then Inwas like.. I shouldn't be silly that couldn't happen and then as we go to her Ranch to find the Suit it felt like a fitt8ng send off. Sticks with her character and is touching as Aloy gets to meet her "mom" if you will.

[@ALiberalVeteran]

But its too long, toooo long

[@emmettp709]

My favorite part of Horizon's lore has to be the fragments we get to see of life before the end of the world, and the various ways that people deal with that. The vantage points and the Last Girls on Earth data points in particular hit me really hard.

[@vercoda9997]

I've been playing games for more than 40 years, and This one still stands out as one of the very best. Thanks to the team of writers, in particular, who gave us such a unique, well-developed storyline and characters, and I can't wait for the sequel soon.

[@chronosraine]

Fun fact but it’s revealed in an art book that the spear given by Sylens is actually an antenna connected to that lamp thing. So Hades didn’t seek out Sylens after cuz it wanted to.

[@piratetv1]

True. The lantern is a storage drive and the spear had a transmitter that moved hades to the new drive

[@mikestevens4950]

I didn't actually consume any extra material before or after the game but I always suspected something like this. Sylens this genius douchebag :D

[@jamesspring4610]

I must admit: when I got to the part where Aloy says to Helis "Look towards the sun!" I was smiling. Never mess with Aloy! Horizon: Zero Dawn is an awesome game. Great story, so much to do, to see and learn.

[@LacroixboiMarx]

I love the way you presented this. Had me tearing up at the part near the end with her mom.

[@haiderandazola6772]

This video series has been PHENOMENAL. Great summary and your narration is delightful.

[@blurrble5]

I've watched a few videos trying to refresh my memory before the 2nd game. This is by far the best and most complete recap I've come across!

[@The-Vitruvian-Man]

Thanks again for the recap. Looking forward to seeing how the story continues.

[@isobelhealey1168]

This makes me want to play the game for a fourth time. Great video, Zoe

[@clawilewak]

This game had so many moments that gave me goosebumps. Absolutely can not wait until forbidden west!

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

I haven't even watched it yet, but I just want to say that you are amazing when it comes to finding lore about games along with explaining it in a way that makes it easy to understand, yet doesn't dumb it down too much to the point that it not broad enough to actually work.

[@Puplaf]

Really like the professional approach to presenting the lore, as well as how you manage to stay on topic and not veer off into conspiracies. Well done and thank you

[@SLTX757]

Zoe you did such a great job with this! Can’t wait for the next 2 parts. HZD is my favorite game in part due to the story, and you are absolutely doing it justice! I’d love to see a similar video on Bloodborne lore!

[@Bo_Hazem]

Simply amazing! Perfect timing with the new sequel. Can't wait for the 3rd and 4th videos!

[@Stanl3h]

Once again like the first video, you have captured everything about the game that made it great and once again I am just 13 minutes in and already crying at the story.

[@-ACE.]

I'm probably years late but after playing Horizon Zero dawn and getting post game depression after finishing, I had to check if I missed anything. Very informative double parts there. I think I didn't miss much initially but having everything put in historical order does help appreciate the story and the writting even more which is insane. I'll probably take few weeks off before I try Horizon Forbidden West (also I'll be waiting for a discount on epic games or steam as these games are not cheap lol) which should give me time to heal a bit lol. Thanks for the great narration!

[@damedesuka77]

I played the game 4 years ago and honestly don't remember like 70% of these things 😅 The fact that it's a super long open-world game makes it more difficult to connect the dots as we play. This video is very much needed. Thanks Zoe!

[@benainger9947]

These were brilliant, so thanks for putting these together. I really enjoyed the game and loved the theological aspects of the clan cultures, as well as Aloy herself effectively being a 'messiah'.

[@creativerayn]

I can watch so many more of these ❤️❤️ realllllly well told once again - with some very nice clips to go with it 🙂. Thanks for helping me finish it before the new one comes out, I sadly never got round to it but I would love to after this series of videos.

[@illwill718]

Gearing up to play Horizon Forbidden West so I needed a refresher. This gave me info i missed while playing the game...lol Great job!

[@delirious3479]

Thank you for this. I enjoyed this game's lore so much. It was one amazing ride.

[@jpanokealii4502]

I've finished playing the game 2x and that was like years ago , I always listen to this video and I can't wait for Forbidden West.

[@samdilks9516]

i started replaying this game around the time forbidden west was announced, but never finished that replay. this video is making me want to return to it, big time. i love the setting of horizon, and all the thought that's gone into the worldbuilding and characters - i would prefer the sequel to go more into the setting and mythos of the tribes, and a character-driven narrative, but i am still cautiously excited for forbidden west. gonna get back into that hzd replay now - thanks for giving me the nostalgia i needed to do one!

[@nuckfut420]

Have you played forbidden west yet? What did you think? I'm replayed right before forbidden west and it's been so awesome so far. I'm about 25% through forbidden west and loving it. Curious to see what you think friend

[@TheLateral18]

Thank you for the other video. Lore and stories like that are awesome .

[@mickael486]

Zoe, omg this and part one are so damn good. Where did you get a lot of this info? I don't remember have of this especially part one. It's so good and filled with as much detail as a best selling science fiction novel. 💜

[@reenbenkyou]

This is a perfect recap. I may watch again when I eventually play the next game!

[@adretro_uk]

These videos have been great, I just got a PS5 so wanted to catchup on the story before diving straight into playing Forbidden West next week.

[@iSplicer]

Wonderful narration and presentation!

[@fundur2816]

I know the video need to be concise and to the point but felt like some side quests deserved mention here or part of there own videos specificly referencing everyone who shows up to fight along side Aloy at the end. That being said this is a brilliant vid really enjoyed it

[@neilduncan441]

How am I only just finding this💚 perfect.

[@fliprq]

I always felt that the Nora send motherless children to live in the wilds as some misinterpretation of the story of the first humans after zero day, who were motherless children sent to live in the wilds

[@Eric-yt7fp]

I just finished this game for the first time a few days ago. It was incredible.

[@Amaritudine]

These videos are an excellent companion to PlayStation's weekly 'Horizon GAIA Cast' podcasts. It's very cool to have these different perspectives on the lore, with the podcasts providing an inside view from the game's writers and design team, and Zoe's videos reflecting her experience as a player who discovered the story by exploring the game's world.

[@scarsofthenorthjd1066]

Thanks, awesome that you are doing a Frozen Wilds video too 🙏🙏

[@KGilliam91]

I'm almost certain about who has been behind it all (the Fero Plague and Hades going rogue) and I can't wait to see if you get into that topic on parts 3 and 4, enjoyed parts 1 and 2 after stumbling across this channel today.

[@piratetv1]

I think we may have seen that character in the newest trailer. I hope so

[@PABLOSGHOST]

Beautifully told 👏

[@samurai_panda]

Wait! It just hit me! What if the spear from Silens is actually the reason why Hades managed to escape in the end?!

[@zimfreak4242]

Oh snap. I never connected that. Bet you're right.

[@razvanzamfir1545]

I was certain it was the case. That's how Sylens was able to catch it, no?

[@piratetv1]

It's described in the collectors edition guide book. The spear and "lantern" are a wireless transfer to trap hades

[@TunaYoney]

Perfectly summed in one sentence "Never get in the way of a girl and her bloodlust" :))

[@kobitoergosum]

Love the video, but noticed some minor inaccuracies, e.g. Erend tells Aloy about his sister right when he meets her before the Proving and in Meridian, not after she saves Olin (he also doesn't accompany her there). Also not sure if I just missed it, but in part 1 I think you didn't mention that the virus HADES launched corrupted the ELEUTHIA door files, making Aloy unable to access it the first time and prompting her journey outside the Embrace in the first place. This is just me being nitpicky about details though, all in all great job in recounting this fantastic story! I'm about to watch part 3, looking forward to it and can't wait to play Forbidden West. 💕

[@bethenhiemer]

LOVE these lore videos!

[@sazbomb6996]

Brilliant video! Looking forward to the next parts - HZD is one of my top games ever

[@calumchamberlain2861]

Loved both of these videos :) I throughly enjoyed playing Horzion zero dawn and getting fully invested into its world and its people. Alloy is the sort of Protagonist that I think we need to see more of in today's video games . I'm dead excited to see the rest of Alloy and Horzion zero dawn story unfold in Forbidden west 😁. Not long left to wait and what my favourite thing about the lore is the power of human technology its has its downsides obviously but you can't deny that its effect on the earth is outstanding . The AI and the Machines they create are what make Horzion zero dawn stand out from other games , combine it with the human elements and the beautiful environments and you have a bloody good RPG experience. My apologies for the long rant and thank you Zoe for making these awesome videos for this channel :).

[@zacatkinson3926]

Why didnt you make this years back? it helps I found HZD confusing with tribes and lore, this series you have helps allot

[@SuuzieQ]

"Develops a oddly large head" lol that's soo true xD

[@jean-francoisroux7064]

Very well told, great job!

[@thijmen2773]

Wow these video’s are extremely good! Very good explanations, and super interesting!

[@charlottemyates629]

One thing that fasimates me about aloys character design is that at least while wandering throught the Nora lands we do not see other redheads making her stand out from the Nora even more.

[@markj3169]

During the cut scene where Aloy jumps as a kid and lands as a you women kickin' butt always makes me tear up 🥲 so proud of Aloy for overcoming and fulfilling so much of her potential. But then again I teared up at sooo many parts of the game as the story plays out

[@SanjaySharma-ec8yr]

Such a great job on both parts!

[@notoriousbmc1]

I've never considered the Focus to be a digitised "Who Do You Think You Are" or "Heritage AR". I'm currently playing through Frozen Wilds, so appreciate its exclusion from this episode.

[@jayclas4023]

Beautiful story of survival! Thank you:)

[@marieclaire7276]

PLEASE do this for Forbidden West. Youre Amazing!

[@failsafe001]

I really enjoy these. Thanks so much

[@andresmoros]

Thanks for the recap!

[@hamadadances_fromthefuture]

This is the video I am going to watch whilst eating my chicken tenders and burger 😁

[@anddo24]

Excellent videos! I'm super hyped for Horizon Forbidden West.

[@catiedubya]

Dying at the constant roasting of Aloys giant head

[@meander112]

Engagement for the engagement god!

[@RenoNV775]

Great recap

[@jmnz3-111]

The conclusion is the best❤

[@geoafe66]

I will be buying this day one

[@seansean1022]

It was for free a year ago my guy

[@Azuli-Studios]

The Nora ignoring her despite being the “Anointed One” is so accurate. Stuff like that probably happened with any sort of figure like that, like Jesus probably didn’t get listened to 100% of the time by his followers, and heck that’s still the case! People are dumb.

[@SlyRatchet4]

Love these Lore videos so much

[@krymera666x7]

I’ve finished both games numerous times and still love them. Next up is the Lego game.

[@timgearing5121]

Terrific story telling, thank you. I find it very emotional when Aloy finally meets Elisabet.

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

She doesn't actually meet her since it's just a recording, but I get what you mean.

[@DTunezOfficial]

@@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor thats not what he meant

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

@@DTunezOfficial I know. That's why I said the second part.

[@DTunezOfficial]

@@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor no I mean, you do meet her in the ending of the game. Thats what he meant

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

@@DTunezOfficial I must've forgotten that. Thanks for correcting me.

[@nightcatarts]

I didn't know there was quite this much depth to the world of this game. Not 4-parts depth.

[@MonikaLockpick]

I love this game, I love these videos and I am terrified and excited because we only have a bit more than a months until forbidden west is either absolutely amazing, or very disappointing, pretty sure after the first one, there is no middle ground

[@antonbrown3610]

It's going to be amazing. We still don't know who or what sent the message that freed Hades,so there is still a bigger villan out there.

[@Lumberjack_king]

16:45 another reminder that backdoors are important 30:46 all of this happened because of his greed and hubris

[@erinbess]

i jumped straight into playing horizon forbidden west (it’s my roommates console and game) so thank you for giving me some much desired context LMAO

[@titan_redeemer7371]

I’d like to believe that GAIA herself is responsible for the flowers surrounding Sobeck’s final resting place.

[@alienkiller0012]

I know its not said alot. Rost is a G for the amount of stuff he did.

[@eurogamer]

He is 🖤 he stepped up and I will always love him for it 🥲 Zoe

[@thursdaygirl_]

i'm literally coming off of finishing the game twice in a month (first playthrough then ng+) and i'm watching this bc i just cant get enough of this world. also bc i'm gay and i like zoe's lovely voice 💕

[@CodaBlairLucarioEmperor]

A series in which I absolutely love the story of along with the lore is the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Many preople claim that the story is impossible to explain and filled with plot holes, but that's largely because they haven't played all of the games due to each game largely being console exclusives to all sots of consoles. Also, it's just a story that you can't really understand and grasp just being told it, you really need to either play the games yourself or watch someone else play them. Also, you tend to need to be a completionist in order to gte information on a lot of really important plot points that you don't really get otherwise.

[@BikramAgarwal]

Hades is an AI - i.e. digital code. To transmit from one place to another, it needs to be transported via some physical storage medium or network. But at that last scene, it just went flying out of the speared canister and flew to Sylens. That somehow didn't sit well with me. :P

[@mr.weirdman1013]

i found out an interesting thing which is dialogue that you speak earlier in the game changes the game since at the proving i asked erend about his sister and so when i came to meridian when peolple said that ersa died erend told me in meridian before going to olins house

[@malcolmpeake8893]

That was great, Zoe, thank you. Now I want to play Horizon Zero Dawn again, can I finish it before Forbidden West is released? lol.

[@shadowcat1606]

Good thing i watched this recap, i completely forgot that the current sun-king's little brother and mother.

[@sprintingsnail9492]

Brilliant!!

[@prashanthdoshi9926]

Pc version is coming , its great recap of first part .

[@mickusmick]

Rost works have made for an amazing character in this game. I wish there had been a way for him to stay alive

[@eurogamer]

Me too :(

[@MrMBinder]

I love the machines. In my second play-through I felt bad for killing them, because they're just doing their terraforming duty, cleaning the air and water in order to let life thrive as it once did. Something I had no idea about when I took down innocent machines left, right and center in my first game. 24:32 - The focus network is probably set up like our very own satellite/mobile phone network. Nothing's ever "really private" until it's password has been cracked - just ask the CIA or the Russian or Chinese equivalents. They don't care much about your 8 digits with b1Gsm4LL letters and numbers. It's not completely unthinkable that someone like Sylens would ask Hades for a little "help" in tapping into the network. It's pretty much what Sylens does. The way a lot of data can be reconstructed by the IT crews in intelligence agencies and police, Sylens would have access to some similar techniques and be able to download and restore backups of all sorts of data. And nothing would stop him, if that's what he wanted.

[@eurogamer]

Hey folks, you can watch the other videos right here! Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIHKdWawoZx2nqc Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH24in-ticqXhas Part 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqe8fKGua9usi80

[@zaulsavage6864]

Looking back, I completely forgot everything about this game.. story wise

[@a7xzombiekiller-130]

It’s easier to fool people then to convince people they have been fooled

[@FebUSAlf]

The only way you'd be able top this is if you put on some Nora warpaint and narrate some of the vid next to a campfire! I enjoyed this and it really makes me want to replay the game. As for what I''m interested in seeing in the next game, I want to meet the Farro Plague AI, who I assume was the one holding Hades strings after he went rogue. Kinda like meeting Skynet.

[@eurogamer]

👀

[@Oggi02]

Thank you again for a AMAZING episode . What’s the name of the „channel 2“ ?

[@NoMercy419]

So, I just found this video and had to ask (after watching the first video). Do you plan on doing these same lore videos on forbidden west? Zero dawn is definitely one of my top three favorite games I've ever played

[@eurogamer]

Ab. So. Lutely. Zoe

[@NoMercy419]

@@eurogamer I can't wait to watch the new zero dawn vids as well as the ones on forbidden west

[@Derixyleth]

I really thought that one line was gonna end up being "Imagine spending all that time searching for your mother only to find out that your are your mother."

[@Cosmic_Comrade]

I don’t know about anyone else, but I would love the opportunity to fight a fully operational Metal Devil.

[@eurogamer]

Really hoping we get to do so in the finale of the final game...

[@Lumberjack_king]

9:06 and the reason they were hunting them is because they didn't know their purpose because faro destroyed Apollo his actions had major consequences

[@Kizaru3314]

I love the game, but child Aloy is by far the weirdest most uncanny character models I've seen.

[@intunehunter3874]

I don’t know or have knowledge of this but what if Plot Twist!! It’s Elizabet’s fault for the glitch not knowing Ted made sure there was no back door in? I’d be down this story

[@acidicali7776]

I dont remember if i spared Olin or not but I really don't care if I killed him. Forced or not he caused so many people to die

[@East_Coast_Toasty_Boy]

7:55 Reaper... is that you????

[@ben.o1156]

LORE ME UP!

[@RealDr.Creeper]

Time to head north and west

[@kevinwelch6506]

Amazing video and I have to agree F Ted Faro and F Sylens

[@seraphiel2]

i may be 2 years late but where is the frozen wild dlc?

[@wintertrooper7918]

where is it set? aroudn yellowstone and grand teton national parks areas

[@acattagite448]

i did not spare olin 🤞