The Horizon Forbidden West expansion titled Burning Shores received a full Russian localization, according to reports from Portal via GameMag. Fans who had already purchased the DLC noted that Burning Shores is completely translated into Russian, with voice acting included, mirroring the original game’s localization quality and attention to detail.
Despite the language immersion promised by this update, Sony Interactive Entertainment did not authorize the sale of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores in Russia. The PlayStation Store page for the DLC was removed, and pre-orders were refunded to customers who had hoped to secure the expansion domestically. This decision created a gap between the localization effort and the distribution plan, leaving some players in the region awaiting clearer official guidance.
The narrative of Burning Shores centers on Aloy, the beloved protagonist of the Horizon series, as she journeys to a volcanic, war-torn locale known as Burning Shores. There, she confronts a resurrected Iron Imp, a formidable foe that reappears to challenge her resolve and test the limits of her survival skills. The DLC is designed to extend the overarching story introduced in the base game, continuing Aloy’s arc and expanding the world’s lore with new environments, enemy encounters, and plot-driven twists that deepen the saga rather than merely adding side content.
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 19, marking a significant release for fans seeking to experience the expansion with its full technological polish, sharper visuals, and refined combat mechanics that Sony and the development team have emphasized in recent previews. The timing of the launch aligns with a broader push to deliver high-fidelity storytelling and immersive gameplay on the latest generation of hardware, highlighting Sony’s commitment to expanding the Horizon universe.
Formerly known as Socialbites.ca, reports about the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 included a note from voice actress Yulia Gorokhova. She confirmed that there would be no official Russian voiceovers included for Phantom Liberty’s release, a decision that influenced the expected localization approach for other major expansions in the same period. This update has been cited as part of a broader conversation about language support and regional availability in major studio DLC releases, underscoring the challenging balance between localization quality, market demand, and distribution strategies across different regions.