#horizon dlc

[anointedflame]

So I just found this text data point…

and I got to the end and was literally like

#VS is totally gonna be integral in saving the world from nemesis next game #horizon forbidden west #hfw #horizon burning shores #burning shores #horizon dlc #vast silver

[jeirtza]

IVE BEEN HITTING ALOY WITH MY LESBIFICATION BEAM SINCE 2017 AND IT FINALLY WORKED

#IVE WON‼️ #seykya #aloy #seyloy #hzd #hfw #horizon zero dawn #horizon forbidden west #horizon burning shores #burning shores spoilers #horizon dlc

[pymsanz]

The Waterwing

The Waterwing is a medium-sized flying machine that can dive deep underwater. It is highly maneuverable and, when disturbed, is an unrelenting foe. Get ready to take the plunge with this epic new machine in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores!

Cr.Guerrilla

#i'm so ready for this #horizon forbidden west #horizon zero dawn #hfw #hzd #aloy #burning shores #horizon DLC #horizonedit

[aloy-lightning]

"Try not to forget about me while you're out there changing the world." – Erend

#cosplay #aloy #horizon forbidden west #aloy despite the nora #horizon zero dawn #horizon aloy #beyondthehorizon #horizon burning shores #horizon zero dawn aloy #horizon forbidden west aloy #hfw erend #erend horizon #aloy sobeck #horizon dlc #horizon games #horizon photomode #guerrilla games #aloy x erend

[gaywatch]

The fact that I never heard even a whisper about canon queerness in the Horizon DLC makes me actually ill like that's the MAIN CHARACTER with impeccable SAPPHIC VIBES kissing an ACTION LESBIAN and I heard NOTHING?!!?!!?? Queer gamers need to wave their hands so I can follow them right the heck now

#Horizon Burning Shores #Horizon DLC #Aloy x Seyka #Bonus points for having the guts to piss off all the dudebros #She 'wasn't hot enough' in the first game and now she has a girlfriend lmaoooooo

[rebeccathornewrites]

I have an MFA in writing, 5 years of therapy, and far too much time. buckle up for my analysis of Gayloy from burning shores

Ok the MFA is coming in 3 weeks, but WHOO BOY i have thoughts.

Click below for spoilers. DO NOT READ UNTIL YOU FINISH.

As a bi woman who writes lesbians professionally, I want it known that I was 1000% on board with them as a couple, and cleared literal days of my schedule to play it and confirm.

And I still don't think Aloy is ready for romance. I think The Kiss is the least plausible, and least enjoyable, of the three endings.

Let's dive into why.

It starts at childhood, as always.

Aloy has grown up an outcast. She relied on herself and Rost--and then Rost died, and it was just her. Every single chance she's had, she's rebuked romance. She wrote it off as "I'm saving the world" or "I just don't know how people work yet," but the reality is that she doesn't know HOW to rely on people.

Vulnerability is a learned skill.

I'll say it again. VULNERABILITY is a LEARNED skill.

Some people, those with healthy households, learn this skill early on, and practice it often. Those are the people we see giving everything of themselves to someone they love. They feel deeply, empathize well, and have happy relationships.

And then there's people like Aloy. Someone who was shown love from one person--and a whole lotta hate from the rest of them. Someone who grew up being told that she couldn't rely on a tribe--because if she failed the Proving, there wouldn't BE a tribe to rely on. Rost hoped for the best... and prepared her for the worst.

Then she dove into the world at large, and was presented time and time again with romance opportunities. The Sun King is the biggest one--obviously his infatuation ran deep, but of course it would, finding the one person in a whole kingdom who'd challenge him. She turned him down, and in her mind, she probably reasoned it away in a neat little box.

"I'm not like the other suitors he's met. He only likes me because I'm different."

This can be true.

"But he doesn't know who I really am."

This can be true--but it's also a defense mechanism. A barrier Aloy placed to protect herself from rejection. Because if she convinces herself these people don't really know her, it's easy for her to keep them at arm's length.

Easy to be the lone warrior.

We see the same kind of thing with Varl, hoping to follow her into the wilds. With Erend, so excited to see her, so irritated she doesn't reciprocate. Kotollo viewed her admirably, although I think his personality is a bit too subservient to truly challenge Aloy (essentially his commander) into the growth she needs.

Man after man demonstrated their affection, and she held them all at arm's length. For the good of the world, right?

So, okay. She's a lesbian--or at the very least, bi or pan. We can reason away the men, certainly, but she uses the same techniques with the women. Talanah, our fan favorite, was truly a perfect match for Aloy. Strong, resilient, excellent fighter. They progressed in the same way Seyka did--and yet, Talanah was deep in the throes of another man.

Which was probably a huge fucking relief to Aloy. Because if Talanah was after a guy... then she wasn't an option for Aloy.

Which means Aloy didn't have to do any intensive introspection to discover why they might be a good match.

She could wave Talanah away, and feel absolutely no remorse or grief when Talanah returned home. In fact, Aloy might have even left that experience feeling satisfied that she helped a friend--and be utterly oblivious to the chemistry they could have had.

This is how avoidant people--those who haven't learned to trust, to rely on others, to show vulnerability--experience the world.

And this is somewhat devastating, because Talanah's quest came at the exact time that Varl was teaching Aloy how to empathize, lean on people, be vulnerable for the first time in her life. Aloy didn't have to do it alone--and if Talanah had been in a position to receive it, I think they could have had a spectacular romance.

But it didn't happen.

So, we move on.

Aloy loses Varl, learns to lean on her friends, learns to let people in. This alone is spectacular character growth--but it's easy to have friends. Humans crave it. We need companionship, so once Varl laid the groundwork, Aloy was able to embrace this.

We don't see her embracing romance.

Until Seyka.

This is where the potential had me--and the execution lost me.

Because Seyka is presented as this fantastic option for Aloy--and the starving, desperate fanbase standing behind her. From the first interaction, I had high hopes. When Aloy says, "you must be confused," and Seyka basically responds with "confused about why you'd FLY towards that TOWER OF DEATH, maybe," I was ready for someone who challenges Aloy.

I wanted a love interest who was more competent than Aloy in some ways. I actually liked Varl in that way, before he found Zo: the fact that he challenged Aloy to push her own comfort level in order to embrace others was a great complement to Aloy's abrasive nature.

Seyka, while fantastic, almost feels like an Aloy clone.

They're both competent, capable, and closed-off. They're both hiding secrets to spare the others' feelings--when in reality, they're sparing themselves from tough conversations.

Because that's what Aloy, at least, has been trained to do. Bear the burden alone to spare the others. Fight the machine alone to keep the others safe. She protects fiercely, which means that she never has to be the one experiencing loss.

How convenient. >.>

I love the idea of Seyka. I can't wait to see where fanon takes her personality. But right now, with just the DLC content, it feels like she's the caricature of a romantic interest for Aloy. The perfect girl--in theory. But not when you consider psychology.

There was a huge missed opportunity when Aloy finally revealed Nemesis's existence, in my opinion. Aloy protected Seyka from this Big, Dangerous News to help her morale--and to keep from ruining what they've developed with something possibly devastating.

She finally told Seyka... and Seyka responded by literally fleeing the room in horror.

I get that everyone needs time to process these things. But in my mind, all that reaffirmed for Aloy is, "My instincts were right. I can't rely on others with this Big, Dangerous News. They can't handle it. So, I have to handle it for them."

There was SUCH an opportunity there. A chance for Aloy to tell her, and for Seyka to contemplate it for a moment, smile, and say, "I'm glad you told me. Let's tackle it together."

Something to show Aloy, in that concrete moment, that this is a person she can rely on.

That is what would have made Seyka great, to me.

Everything that followed after is a series of insta-love, in my opinion. Aloy looks at Seyka with near-literal hearts in her eyes, but it didn't feel earned. By the end, I don't feel like Seyka did anything unique that Aloy's friends in Forbidden West hadn't already done to her at some point: rescue her, adventure with her, stop a massive scheme with her.

Seyka, in my mind, doesn't currently have enough personality of her own to stand out. She's just another soldier in Aloy's army.

There will be [straight] people angry at the LGBT+ rep here, and I don't even feel that our community can argue it. As far as lesbian rep goes, that was not a great example of a natural romance. It felt forced for most of that DLC.

But that romance could be great. And that's where I love that the developers added options other than the kiss. As much as I loved the idea of them kissing, I still don't buy it with the scenes we were given.

Seyka latched onto Aloy because Aloy treated her with admiration at a time when Seyka's tribe nearly disowned her. Fair. I believe Seyka might truly be in love with Aloy.

But Aloy herself? There's no way in hell she'd be diving into a romantic relationship after one single adventure with this girl--even one as sweeping as this. Aloy doesn't know who Seyka is. Aloy hasn't seen Seyka in a relaxed setting--only one where she's panicking for her tribe, her sister, and the future. And Aloy's brain will be too logic-entrenched to succumb to emotional impulse alone.

Because that's the interesting thing about avoidant people. They rely on themselves, and their logic. That's what's kept them alive until this point. If Aloy showed vulnerability in the past, she put herself at risk in every sense of the word.

Even Seyka wouldn't be enough to break that barrier right away.

But I do think she could try in the sequel, and that's why I'm thrilled for this character. Someone the developers can truly use to force Aloy to grow emotionally.

To do that, though, the developers will have to dive into Seyka, and show me why she's the person for Aloy. What about her history makes her The Candidate? It can't just be that she's "an inspiration." I need more than that. I need to see Seyka in a relationship, coaxing Aloy through the moments of panic and shattering the barriers Aloy erects out of fear, under the guise of "logic."

Show me that, and I'm on board with a kiss.

Until then, I'll go write some fanfiction.

Sincerely,

An avoidant working through her own shit.

Thank you very much for attending my TED Talk.

#aloy #seyka #burning shores #the burning shores #sapphic #lgbt representation #horizon zero dawn #horizon forbidden west #horizon dlc #aloy x seyka #hfw spoilers #horizon #psychology #avoidant attachment #vulnerability #horizon burning shores

[journeyofaloy]

Guerrilla revealed a new Settlement called Fleet’s End. (The Soundtrack is beautiful!) Only 12 more days to go!

#horizon forbidden west #hfw #horizon burning shores #guerrilla games #ps5 #playstation 5 #horizon dlc #burning shores

[boobaloof]

What do you think beta's cannon design should be for Horizon 3, also have you seen the Horizon multiplayer leaks?

Hello!!

Ooh Beta's design? First, I really really hope she has a major part for hz3, the tutorial part for the next one could be Aloy teaching her how to hunt and use the focus outside-- and for that, she's gonna need some armor!

For her outfit, I see most of the fandom (including me) has come to the conclusion that the best armor design is a mix of the different tribes of the characters we have at base, and its just so perfect!

It'd be so lovely for Beta to choose some new clothes that aren't her Zenith outfit, and for her to choose the small bits and pieces of the diferent tribes her friends belong to? AHH! It'd be such a nice touch for her character, since there's still much to see of her.

And regarding the multiplayer leaks... yyyyeeeah. I'm not too excited by the looks of it. Fortnite style ain't really my thing, but since its an alpha, perhaps there are going to be some big changes as it gets developed. Some designs do look fantastic, like the one that looks shadow carja, but I'm not too keen on the rest. It also looks like they're working with some mulitplayer game-exclusive tribes? It'd be cool if they did that, but for now I'll just wait and see what comes next.

I'm super thrilled for the DLC though! I got high hopes on that one.

#thanks for the ask! #also BETA FOR DLC PLS I BEG YOU #listen the leaks are uuuuuuhhhh something #not gonna have an actual opinion yet #amma let them cook #horizon forbidden west #hfw #beta #hfw beta #horizon burning shores #or #horizon bs #horizon dlc #bab-ask

[h0riz0nstuff]

… S👀N… -ish xD April 19th.

#HORIZON DLC #hzd #hfw #burning shores #spoilers #Youtube

[verthanthi]

| Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC |

#horizon photomode #horizon forbidden west #horizon burning shores #horizon forbidden west spoilers #horizon dlc spoilers #ps5 screenshots #aloy despite the nora #horizon dlc #my pics #my edits #a hint- see the bird? #horizon Seyka #aloy x seyka #that little gay nail pick I see you #spoilers

[sunshinemage]

how am i supposed to go to work now i'm way too hyped hhhhhh

#hades 2 #horizon dlc #merry hecking christmas to me #rory talk show

[anointedflame]

My heart 🥹❤️

#gildun #aloy #horizon burning shores #burning shores #horizon dlc #horizon forbidden west #hfw #horizon zero dawn #hzd #horizon frozen wilds

[theriainwonderland]

Fleet's End

#burning shores #horizon burning shores #horizon dlc #hfw #horizon forbidden west #hfw dlc #hfw aloy #aloy #fleet's end #photomode #virtual photography

[lettiesteadygo]

Console change over eras are the WORST cause I hate to celebrate that a game WONT be available for some of my friends. But also I am so excited to see what they can make when they're not trying to fit two systems!!!

#horizon dlc #im sorry im mostly excited #bc like DLC that still fits the 4 COULDNT be that great imo

[aloy-lightning]

"We did It! We save Meridian!"

"Yes we did!"

#cosplay #aloy #horizon forbidden west #aloy despite the nora #guerrilla games #horizon zero dawn #aloy horizon #aloy sobeck #horizon aloy #beyondthehorizon #erend horizon #aloy x erend #hfw erend #horizon games #horizon forbidden west aloy #horizon burning shores #horizon dlc #horizon fw #horizon photomode #horizon zero dawn aloy

[rebeccathornewrites]

Planting the Seeds - Aloy/Seyka Fanfiction

Seyka, as it turned out, was extremely competent at life-threatening tasks… and only mediocre at everything else.

“I’m planting,” Seyka said, lifting her chin just so.

“We call it gardening.” Exasperation and amusement warred in Zo’s tone. She rested a hand on her pregnant belly as she eased to the ground beside Seyka.

The path to Varl’s gravesite was littered with holes: some with poorly packed soil and tiny sprouts, some with whole saplings crammed into spaces far too small. The summer wind, absolutely frigid at this altitude, whipped up the mountainside.

Even the saplings were shivering.

Aloy covered her mouth to hide her laughter. “Gardening, huh? When you said you were ‘too busy’ to come hunting with me, I expected—”

“Combat practice? Rock climbing?” Seyka’s eyes gleamed. “Listen, those were fine when my tribe’s survival was at stake, but I’m on vacation now. You’ve got to learn to relax, sunwing.”

She’d started calling Aloy that a few weeks ago: sunwing. “Because your hair is red like the sun. Also, because of how you face-planted when we first met.” Then she laughed and laughed as Aloy’s cheeks turned as splotchy red as her hair.

Now Seyka pulled it out to poke fun at Aloy—but the nickname still made Aloy’s stomach flip.

A bit like flying, actually.

Aloy’s face flushed. Zo smirked, which made it so much worse. Shit. The group knew Seyka was… special… to Aloy, but none of them had asked for details. On the one hand, it was nice that she was offered privacy. On the other hand, it left Aloy wondering how much they’d surmised—and what was fabricated to satisfy their curiosity.

“I can relax,” Aloy spluttered. “I put candles in my room—”

“Oh right. You do have a room. I forgot, because I’ve only ever seen you drifting asleep on your mounts between distress calls.”

A challenge.

Aloy crossed her arms. “Oh, oh. You’re one to talk. Filling every waking minute with combat practice with Kotollo and Erend.”

“That was six times.”

“In six days.”

Seyka’s smirk turned devilish. “Well. You could invite me into your room, with its spectacular candle-filled ambiance. We could always test your bed. Learn to relax together.”

Zo continued tending the sprouts, as if they weren’t having this conversation beside her. But she was listening aptly, if her knowing smile was any indication.

Aloy, meanwhile, felt like she was in the middle of the desert. Heat slid up her spine, warmed her veins until she might die of embarrassment. “Really? Just going straight to that, huh?”

“You started it, sunwing.” And with a wink, Seyka redirected her attention to the sapling. “The point is, relaxing is important. You must have hobbies other than saving the world, right?”

Aloy stared, jaw unhinged.

Because she didn’t.

Not really.

Seyka clapped her hands together, giving the pine sapling at her knees one final pat—like one might a friendly dog. “There we go. Perfect.” The sapling was perched at a precarious angle, jutting out over the abyss. The next strong wind might blow it over—and Aloy opened her mouth to say that.

But Zo stepped in smoothly, felt the roots, and the soil, and smiled. “It will have to fight to survive… but with a nurturing hand, it will prove it’s stronger than all the others.” She gestured at the other saplings and sprouts, none of which had the same fight ahead of them.

“Oh. I’ll be so fucking nurturing.” Seyka said aggressively.

Aloy scrubbed her face. “I’ll leave you to it, then.”

(Read it here on Ao3!)

#horizon burning shores #seyka #aloy #aloy x seyka #seyloy #horizon forbidden west #horizon zero dawn #horizon dlc #sapphic #fanfiction #horizon fanfiction #vignette