Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat.

Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat.

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      In a groundbreaking first demonstration, Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West running in real-time at 8K and 120Hz — or did they? The game was displayed on a Samsung TV via HDMI with an impressively smooth framerate, which is noteworthy by itself. However, there are several factors that could make this achievement challenging to replicate on your own (besides the hefty price tag; an 8K-capable gaming PC is quite expensive).

      To start, the Samsung TV that was utilized was allegedly modified, though the specifics remain unclear. HDMI 2.1 does not support the bandwidth needed for such a high video resolution, although HDMI 2.2 is anticipated to offer a much larger capacity. To bypass this restriction, Samsung employed a technology known as Display Stream Compression (DSC), which is already a feature in Samsung TVs.

      Moreover, it wasn't genuine, native 8K. Horizon operated on an AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU and an AMD Radeon RX 9070XT GPU, which can only output a maximum resolution of 5K. Samsung enhanced the image using AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 technology, akin to Nvidia’s DLSS technology.

      Don’t misunderstand us: even reaching non-native 8K and achieving 120Hz is remarkably impressive, but is it justified to claim 8K gameplay when Samsung had to adjust the settings? According to FlatPanelsHD, sustaining true 8K resolution in video games will demand frame rates significantly exceeding 60 frames per second.

      Since this was a world-first demo, it may take some time before systems capable of handling games at 8K/120Hz will be broadly available, and likely even longer before they become affordable for the average gamer. That said, we can only envision how visually stunning a game like Horizon must have appeared. Even if we had footage of the demo, the experience wouldn’t translate unless you had an 8K monitor.

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      **Horizon Forbidden West: Best Skills to Unlock**

      By the conclusion of her first adventure in Horizon Zero Dawn, Aloy had transformed into a fearless hunter of robotic dinosaurs. Initially, she may have had difficulties with the smaller threats, but by the game's end, she was prepared to confront the colossal Thunderjaws and survive to share her tale. While her arsenal of weapons certainly played a crucial role in dismantling these massive machines, her skills were equally, if not more, essential to her triumph. However, despite Horizon Forbidden West taking place just a few months after the original game, Aloy seems to have suffered from a severe case of the Metroids and has lost nearly all her abilities.

      Starting fresh is almost expected in RPG sequels. Some abilities might carry over, but typically you would be too powerful at the start for there to be any real challenge. In the case of Horizon Forbidden West, the developers also seized this chance to completely revamp the skill system. Now, there’s a much more varied and playstyle-specific skill tree system that allows players to tailor their builds to align with their preferred gameplay style. However, with six skill trees and numerous skills within them, identifying the best ones, particularly early on, can be overwhelming. To avoid wasting your skill points, here are the top skills to unlock in Horizon Forbidden West.

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      **Horizon Forbidden West Collectibles Guide**

      When Guerrilla Games, previously recognized for the FPS Killzone franchise, announced that their next game would be an open-world, third-person action RPG, we didn't know what to expect. The premise of a post-apocalyptic setting with robotic dinosaurs confronting primitive humans wielding bows and spears was enough to pique interest, and the resulting game, Horizon Zero Dawn, became a massive success. It had a few rough spots but offered almost everything players sought in a new open-world experience.

      The triumph of the first game made a sequel's arrival almost inevitable, poised to refine those new concepts. Horizon Forbidden West accomplishes this, significantly expanding practically every aspect and mechanic from its predecessor. This includes the quantity and variety of collectibles hidden throughout this new, forbidden terrain. Aloy possesses many new tools to aid her exploration of the Forbidden West, but you will still require our guide to identify the types of collectibles to seek out and their purposes in Horizon Forbidden West.

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      **Horizon Forbidden West Takes Big-Tech Billionaires to Task**

      In comparison to most PlayStation exclusives, the Horizon series carries a significant political message. Horizon Zero Dawn provides a strong critique of the United States’ willingness to militarize technology. It envisions a future where intelligent robots designed to support the U.S. military lead to an apocalypse. By incorporating environmental themes, it offers a pointed commentary on our contemporary world.

      With Horizon Forbidden West, developer Guerrilla Games continues to hold back no punches. Rather than simply rehashing the points made in the previous game, it sets its sights on a new target. The dystopian action game serves as a sc

Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat. Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat. Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat. Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat. Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat. Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat.

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Samsung showcased Horizon: Forbidden West at 8K and 120fps, but there is a caveat.

In an impressive graphical presentation, Samsung illustrated what the future of gaming graphics might resemble.