New Game from level 22 - skip first part of game - 10h played
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 🏆 #32 of 32 Saved Games mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Very useful if you want to skip the first part of the game. You'll start at level 22, have a few skills unlocked, and have 10 hours of gameplay (about 25% of the total). You'll start with the mission "The Sun Will Fall." You'll also have some purple weapons. This save is useful if you want to play the near-final part of game.
Installation instructions
Go to this:
C:\Users\<your username>\Documents\Horizon Zero Dawn\folder with random numbers (ex. 49849348354)
install the zip;
Extract the file inside first
paste the file ".dat" in --> folder with random numbers
Requirements
If that doesn't work, try restarting the game
TIPS
I've been looking for a save like this for hours, and when I found it, I wanted to share it with others like me. ;)
This saved game file lets you skip the first 10 hours of the game, starting at level 22 with some skills unlocked and the mission 'The Sun Will Fall' active. It's for players who want to jump straight into mid-game content without replaying the early hours.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Perfect for players who've already beaten the early game and want to jump straight into the action
- Saves you 10 hours of grinding—just load and go
- Zero endorsements but 5 downloads, so it's a niche pick for those who want a head start
⚠️ Cons
- No endorsements yet, so it's unproven—you're trusting the author's save integrity
- Only 5 downloads, meaning it's barely tested by the community
- No details on which game this is for—you'll have to check the file yourself
For players who've already experienced the early game and want to skip straight to mid-game content without replaying hours. Also for those who want a quick start with some progress already made. Skip if you enjoy the early game or want a fresh start.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your existing save files before replacing them with this one
- Check the mod's file structure to see which save slot it uses—you might need to rename it
- If the game has cloud saves, disable sync temporarily to avoid conflicts
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Horizonzerodawn Mods
- Author
- SigCrii
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 5
- Endorsements
- 0
- Category
- Saved Games
- Created
- 7/30/2026
- Updated
- 7/30/2026
🔧 How to Install Horizon Zero Dawn Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
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