PlayStation 4
Horizon Zero Dawn
地平線 期待黎明
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Not playable yet. On shadPS4's official list Horizon Zero Dawn reaches the main menu at best on Windows and Linux (Windows v0.10.0, Linux v0.16.0); newer Complete Edition reports only boot, and it doesn't start on Mac.
Settings & known issues
- Newer Complete Edition (CUSA10213) reports only reach boot (Windows v0.16.0, Linux v0.17.0).
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | shadPS4 v0.10.0 | Menus | Official compatibility list: CUSA01021, game v01.54 | github.com 2026-04-15 |
| Windows | shadPS4 v0.16.0 | Boots | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER · Official compatibility list: CUSA10213, game v01.54 | github.com 2026-07-30 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | shadPS4 v0.16.0 | Menus | Official compatibility list: CUSA10237 | github.com 2026-06-02 |
| Linux / Steam Deck | shadPS4 v0.17.0 | Boots | Official compatibility list: CUSA10213, game v01.52 | github.com 2026-08-18 |
| Mac | shadPS4 v0.18.0 | Nothing | 8-core Apple M1 / 8-core Apple M1 · Official compatibility list: CUSA10213 | github.com 2026-08-21 |
Game info
- Developer
- Guerrilla Games
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Released
- 2017-02-28
- Genre
- Action / RPG
- Title ID
- CUSA01967
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
FAQ
Can I play Horizon Zero Dawn on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Menus" with shadPS4 (report from 2026-04-15). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Horizon Zero Dawn on Mac with an emulator?
The best reported result on Mac is "Nothing" with shadPS4 (report from 2026-08-21). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Horizon Zero Dawn on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Horizon Zero Dawn on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Horizon Zero Dawn on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Horizon Zero Dawn on Android yet.
Where can I find the Horizon Zero Dawn game files (PKG)?
PS4 emulators load an extracted game folder (the one with eboot.bin), with updates and DLC in their own folders; this game's Title ID is CUSA01967. Some games also use system modules from the console firmware; what they are and where they go is covered in our "PS4 emulator firmware modules and game formats" guide. →
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