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InHorizon Forbidden West’s vast and verdant lands, Survey Drones offer a unique collectible challenge that intertwines with the game’s rich narrative and expansive world. This guide will navigate you through the locations of all Survey Drones, providing tips on how to secure them and revealing the rewards that await.
What Are Survey Drones
Survey Drones are elusive collectibles, adrift across various locales in Horizon Forbidden West. With a total of ten to find, these drones aren’t just for show; they contribute to the game’s lore and offer a tangible connection to the world’s past and its technological marvels.
Before you dive into drone hunting, be aware that this guide may contain spoilers. It’s recommended to venture back here after completing the Main Quest, The Dying Lands, to keep the mystery and excitement of the game intact.
How to Catch a Survey Drone
Unlike other targets in the game, Survey Drones are impervious to your arsenal. To collect a drone, you must physically grasp it. Each drone follows a set path, usually brushing close to a high structure. The trick is to scale these structures and leap towards the drone as it passes, allowing Aloy to snatch it from the air.
What’s Next After Collection?
Post-collection, the drones aren’t just forgotten trophies. After The Dying Lands quest, you’ll unlock The Base, a hub of sorts. Here, within GAIA’s chamber, lies a PSiClOPS Console, later known as the Survey Drone Views. Connecting the drones to this console transforms the chamber’s ambiance, offering a digital window to the drones' last recorded surroundings.
Location Guide to All Survey Drones
Here’s a rundown on where to find each of the ten Survey Drones scattered throughout Horizon Forbidden West. The order listed follows a general path of discovery but feel free to collect them in any sequence.
Plainsong Drone
No Man’s Land Drone
The Dry Yearn Drone
The Greenswell Drone
The Stillsands Drone
The Sheerside Mountains Drone
The Graypeak Drone
Stand of the Sentinels Drone
Thornmarsh Drone
Isle of Spires Drone
Collecting all Survey Drones is more than a tick on your completionist checklist; it’s a journey through the intricate landscapes and narratives of Horizon Forbidden West. Each drone captured not only brings you closer to fully unlocking the mysteries within GAIA’s chamber but also immerses you deeper into the game’s beautifully crafted world. Happy drone hunting!
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