{"id":281275,"date":"2025-03-18T02:35:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T02:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=281275"},"modified":"2025-03-18T02:35:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T02:35:18","slug":"how-do-you-start-burning-shores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-start-burning-shores\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you start Burning Shores?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n<h1>How to Start Burning Shores in Horizon Forbidden West<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\n<p>To start <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong>, you must first complete the <strong>main storyline<\/strong> of <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong> and ensure that you have installed the <strong>Burning Shores DLC<\/strong>. This expansion is a direct continuation of the base game&#8217;s story, and completing the <strong>main quest<\/strong> up to and including <strong>Singularity<\/strong> is crucial before you can access the new content. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Requirements\"><\/span>Understanding the Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> expansion is designed for players who have already immersed themselves in the world of <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong>. It offers a new storyline, a vast area to explore, and exciting challenges. However, to access this content, several prerequisites must be met.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Story_Completion\"><\/span>Main Story Completion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Completion of the <strong>main storyline<\/strong>, culminating in the <strong>Singularity<\/strong> quest, is mandatory. This ensures that players have a comprehensive understanding of the game&#8217;s narrative and are prepared for the events that unfold in <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DLC_Installation\"><\/span>DLC Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After purchasing the <strong>Burning Shores DLC<\/strong>, it should download automatically. If the download doesn&#8217;t initiate, players can manually trigger it by managing their game&#8217;s content through the game&#8217;s icon on the PS5 menu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can I play Burning Shores on New Game Plus?<\/strong> Yes, you can play <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> on <strong>New Game Plus<\/strong>, but you must have completed the full story of <strong>Horizon: Forbidden West<\/strong> by finishing the <strong>Singularity Main Quest<\/strong>. Owning the <strong>Burning Shores DLC<\/strong> is necessary, but you don&#8217;t need to complete it to start a <strong>New Game Plus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How do I install Burning Shores in Horizon Forbidden West?<\/strong> After purchasing, the <strong>Burning Shores DLC<\/strong> should download automatically. If not, highlight the game&#8217;s icon, push <strong>Options<\/strong>, then select <strong>Manage Game Content<\/strong>, and manually trigger the download.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Do I need to buy Burning Shores DLC?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> is a paid <strong>DLC<\/strong> that costs around $20 and is exclusively available for <strong>PS5<\/strong>. You also need the base game <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong> to play it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Burning Shores worth it?<\/strong> <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> is a fantastic addition to <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong>, offering a compelling new storyline, a beautiful area to explore, and what many consider the best boss fight in the series, making it a must-play for <strong>Horizon<\/strong> fans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How much does the Burning Shores DLC cost?<\/strong> The <strong>Burning Shores DLC<\/strong> costs $20 and is available exclusively for <strong>PS5<\/strong>, even though <strong>Forbidden West<\/strong> can be played on <strong>PS4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How long is Burning Shores DLC?<\/strong> <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> is about 7 hours long when focusing on main objectives, and it can take around 16 hours to achieve 100% completion, depending on your playstyle and difficulty settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why can&#8217;t I play Burning Shores DLC?<\/strong> One common reason for not being able to play <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> is not completing the main narrative of <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong>, including the final quest, <strong>Singularity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Burning Shores a separate game?<\/strong> <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> is a <strong>DLC<\/strong> for <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong>, not a separate game. It requires the base game to be played and continues the story after the main quest completion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Can I play Burning Shores without Forbidden West?<\/strong> No, to play <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong>, you must have the <strong>PS5<\/strong> version of <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong> and have completed its main story.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Where are the Burning Shores located?<\/strong> The <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> are situated in a volcanic archipelago formed from the ruins of <strong>Los Angeles, California<\/strong>, accessible after completing the main story and installing the <strong>DLC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How do I trigger Burning Shores DLC?<\/strong> After completing <strong>Singularity<\/strong> and installing the <strong>Burning Shores DLC<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll receive a notification. Hold <strong>X<\/strong> to confirm, and you&#8217;ll be contacted by <strong>Sylens<\/strong> to meet at <strong>Tilda&#8217;s Mansion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Burning Shores digital only?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores<\/strong> is only available digitally via the <strong>PlayStation Store<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Burning Shores bigger than Frozen Wilds?<\/strong> <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> is reported to be larger, taking up roughly 15 GB of storage space, almost double the size of <strong>Horizon Zero Dawn&#8217;s The Frozen Wilds<\/strong> expansion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the best weapon in Burning Shores?<\/strong> Among the <strong>Legendary Weapons<\/strong> in <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong>, <strong>Last Argument<\/strong> is considered one of the best, due to its powerful <strong>Spike Throwers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>How many missions are in Burning Shores?<\/strong> <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong> features five <strong>Main Quests<\/strong>, three <strong>Side Quests<\/strong>, and several <strong>Collectibles<\/strong>, offering a rich experience that varies in length based on playstyle and difficulty settings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By understanding these aspects and following the steps to start <strong>Burning Shores<\/strong>, players can embark on a thrilling adventure that expands the <strong>Horizon Forbidden West<\/strong> universe, offering new challenges, landscapes, and narrative depth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Start Burning Shores in Horizon Forbidden West To start Burning Shores, you must first complete the main storyline of Horizon Forbidden West and ensure that you have installed the Burning Shores DLC. This expansion is a direct continuation of the base game&#8217;s story, and completing the main quest up to and including Singularity &#8230; <a title=\"How do you start Burning Shores?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-start-burning-shores\/\" aria-label=\"More on How do you start Burning Shores?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-281275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=281275"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281275\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=281275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=281275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=281275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}