Horizon Forbidden West's PC Port Achieves Strong Start Despite Piracy Concerns

The game's rapid piracy did not deter its positive reception, with the port garnering 'Very Positive' reviews and a significant player count on Steam.

Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition was cracked by the group FairLight within 30 seconds of its release on PC, highlighting piracy challenges.
Despite piracy issues, the game received 'Very Positive' reviews on Steam and is the sixth most popular PS Studios launch on the platform.
The port, handled by Nixxes Software, is praised for its stability and absence of technical issues, contrasting with previous PS Studios ports.
The game's success on PC underscores Sony's strategy of introducing its acclaimed exclusives to a wider audience, despite the risk of piracy.
Sony's decision to delay PC ports of its exclusives is aimed at preserving the value of its games while expanding its audience.