Horizon Forbidden West 's story will be roughly the same length as Horizon Zero Dawn 's, according to the game's director.
Speaking to GamePro , Game Director Mathijs de Jonge revealed that Horizon Forbidden West's story is similar in length to its predecessor - however, the overall scope of the game is much larger.
Horizon Zero Dawn's main story clocked in at around 22 to 23 hours (according to How Long to Beat ), while it took roughly 45 hours to do the main quest plus extras, like side quests. To fully complete everything on offer in the game, players had to clock over 60 hours of playtime.
De Jonge's confirmation that Horizon Forbidden West's story will be roughly as long as its predecessor means that we can expect the sequel's main story to also clock in at over 20 hours but, with the scope of the PS5 sequel being much larger, we imagine that the time to fully complete the game - or simply to do extras - will take a bit longer than in Zero Dawn. How much longer hasn't been confirmed by developer Guerrilla Games, or by de Jonge.
Opinion: clear your diary
While 60+ hours to complete a game is a lot, not everyone will be wanting to fully explore every nook and cranny of Guerrilla Games' post-apocalyptic western US - but it's still worth being realistic about how much time you'll likely sink into Horizon Forbidden West.
Sure, the main story will likely take around 23 hours to complete, but the majority of players - even if not playing the game to full completion - will undertake at least some of the side quests and extras on offer. After all, why would you play an open-world RPG and not explore at least a little bit?
This means that, realistically, most Horizon Forbidden West players should probably expect to spend between 25 and 45 hours playing the game - depending on how much time you want to sink in - with those who are vying for full completion spending even longer in their bid for perfection.
While 25 hours to complete the main story is quite lengthy (one day's worth of play), it's pretty typical of Sony first-party releases. For example, God of War (2018) 's story took around 21 hours to complete, while The Last of Us 2 took around 24 hours. It's a nice length, in my opinion, long enough to tell a fully-developed story but not too long that it can become overwhelming, arguably unlike The Witcher 3 (52 hours) and Assassin's Creed Odyssey (44 hours).
The difference between Horizon Forbidden West comes, however, in the extras, which make for a considerably lengthier experience than both God of War and The Last of Us 2. But those extras - and fully completing the game - are optional. Guerrilla Games looks to present us with a game that, in story length, falls in line with other PlayStation exclusives. Whether you choose to further explore Aloy's world is up to you and, frankly, if Guerrilla Games can encourage you to play over 20 hours beyond the storyline, then it's done a pretty good job.
TRG has contacted Sony for comment.
Peacemaker has a 'good chance' of getting a second season
Peacemaker showrunner James Gunn has revealed that there's a "really good chance" that the superhero show will get a second season.
Speaking on Deadline's Hero Nation podcast , The Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad director believes that it's only a matter of time before the John Cena-starring spin-off series is renewed for HBO Max .
Asked if he thought Peacemaker season 2 would be greenlit, Gunn replied: “There’s a really good chance of that. We’re the biggest show in the world right now. The show is doing extraordinarily well, and we’re excited, we all like doing it, we just need to cross some Ts and dot some Is, which is basically me.”
"A really good chance" is putting it mildly. According to data sent to TechRadar by global audience demand firm Parrot Analytics, Peacemaker was the most in-demand TV show on all streaming platforms as of January 22.
Per the firm's latest figures, Peacemaker was 69.5 times more in-demand than the average TV show, overtaking the likes of The Witcher on Netflix and The Book of Boba Fett on Disney Plus. For context, The Witcher season was 67.7 times more in-demand compared to the average TV series, while Boba Fett's small screen adventure was 66 times more popular than the average show.
It's unclear when Peacemaker season 2 would begin filming if WarnerMedia and AT&T renew the show for another outing. For now, though, there are three more Peacemaker episodes yet to be released, including the season 1 finale on February 17. So fans of Cena's Christopher Smith will have more content to consume in the meantime.
Analysis: Launching a superhero show at the right time
It's unsurprising that Peacemaker has performed really well on HBO Max.
For one, John Cena's charismatic, humorous and emotionally resonant anti-hero is hugely relatable. Yes, he's a cocky, brash individual on the surface – subtextually, though, he's a complicated character with his own issues and pent-up trauma. That means viewers will empathise with him, regardless of his sometimes abrasive and 'act first, think later' persona. The show's sparkling supporting cast, too, have been another major positive as to why Peacemaker season 1 has been well received by audiences.
But the DCEU series' early 2022 release date has been its biggest plus point. Releasing The Suicide Squad spin-off on January 13 has proven to be a masterstroke, with little in the way of competition from other streaming shows, superhero-centric or otherwise.
Sure, there hasn't been a complete dearth of great shows to watch. Netflix continues to pump out excellent content including Ozark Season 4 and Archive 81 . Meanwhile, Prime Video subscribers have had As We See It to enjoy, with other eagerly anticipated TV series like The Legend of Vox Machina releasing before the month ends.
But some of those shows, including Vox Machina, will have pretty niche audiences. Others, like Archive 81, have also become popular by word of mouth.
By contrast, Peacemaker was already established as a character, with Cena having starred in The Suicide Squad in summer 2021. Add in the fact that Gunn – whose Guardians movies have been a breath of fresh air in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – is the show's head writer and primary director, and Peacemaker already had a leg up on the competition.
Speaking of Marvel, Peacemaker will have benefitted hugely from a lack of new MCU content this early in the year, too. By the time Moon Knight lands on Disney Plus , there'll have been a three-month gap between Marvel Studios' last production and its next one. With no MCU movies or TV shows to compete with, then, Peacemaker has had free rein in the wildly popular and money-spinning superhero market.
In short, releasing Peacemaker so early in the year was the right move – for HBO Max, for Gunn and Cena, and for the show's future. So expect to see more adventures starring Peacemaker and the A.R.G.U.S squad in the future.
Sony Open in Hawaii live stream 2022: how to watch online and without cable
There's no question who the man of the moment heading into the Sony Open in Hawaii is. Cameron Smith's victory at last week's invitation-only PGA has catapulted him into the world's top 10 for the first time in his career, and the Aussie enters the first full-field event of 2022 as one of the favorites. Read on as we explain how to watch a Sony Open in Hawaii live stream online from anywhere in the world, with or without cable.
World No.8 Bryson DeChambeau is the highest-ranked player in contention, but with the course favoring accuracy over power, it would be a surprise to see the man they call The Scientist amongst the main contenders come Sunday.
Other star names in the field include 2021 Masters winner Hideki Maysuyama and Harris English, who secured the Tournament of Champions and the Travelers Championship last year.
Defending champion Kevin Na putted his way to glory in sensational fashion a year ago, surging into contention late. Everything can change very quickly in this tournament. Follow our guide as we explain how to watch a 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii live stream from anywhere this week, so that you won't miss a moment.
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How to watch a Sony Open in Hawaii live stream from outside your country
There are loads of easy ways to watch a Sony Open golf live stream in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and almost anywhere else in the world. Scroll down for a full breakdown of options. That said, if you happen to be abroad do note that you’ll need to use a VPN to access your regular streaming service so that you don't get geo-blocked.
A VPN is perfect for this, as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in your country of residence, where you usual streaming services and subscriptions are based. You may be surprised by how easy it is to get started using one, too.
Use a VPN to watch Sony Open golf online from anywhere
Sony Open in Hawaii live stream 2022: watch PGA Tour golf with cable in the US
Sony Open in Hawaii live stream 2022: watch PGA Tour golf without cable in the US
How to get a Sony Open in Hawaii live stream in the UK
2022 Sony Open in Hawaii live stream: how to watch golf online in Australia
Can you watch Sony Open golf in Canada?
Sadly there's no confirmed broadcaster for the 2022 Sony Open in Hawaii in Canada at the time of writing. The only alternative is to use one of the best VPN service providers to tap into coverage from another nation, as described above.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming platforms do require a credit card that's based in the same country as the service.