Horizon Forbidden West Accessibility Options: Five Important Features To Consider

Like a lot of PlayStation first-party games, Horizon Forbidden West seems to have been made with accessibility in mind. The optional features in the game help to ensure players of many kinds can enjoy Aloy’s latest grand adventure, and some of them arguably make the game better no matter who you are. While everyone has their preferences and needs, we want to highlight a few quick and easy options you may want to toggle in Horizon Forbidden West if you’re looking to alter the game in sometimes small but important ways. Each of these features can be found in the game’s settings under the General or Accessibility tabs, or sometimes both.

1. Waypoint Pathfinding: Guided or Explorer

Think of waypoint pathfinding as the highlighted route on your GPS in a game like Grand Theft Auto. When using Guided mode, you’ll be prompted to follow the on-screen waypoint every step of the way. At intersections, you’ll know which direction is the optimal one to your destination, and it helps you avoid getting lost. If you prefer less UI information, you should instead use Explorer mode, which still gives you a destination waypoint, but does not direct you road by road. You can even toggle the endpoint marker on or off with Quest Pathfinding.

2. Mount Follows Road

The world of the Forbidden West is enormous, so a lot of your time will be spent riding a mount getting from Point A to Point B. Though plenty of exciting distractions may tease you into taking a detour, if you want help staying on course or maybe even need to use the bathroom, you can tell your mount to stay on the road and head toward your destination by toggling this feature. Be aware that, sometimes, you’ll pass hostile enemies, such as warring factions and machines, so it’s not exactly a set-it-and-forget-it mode, but it can be helpful for Aloy’s longer treks.