How to Downgrade Horizon Zero Dawn on Linux with HZDDowngrader

[Kiba Snowpaw]

Hey fellow Linux gamers! 🐧

I found an easy way to downgrade Horizon Zero Dawn using HZDDowngrader. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Download HZDDowngrader:
- Download it from this link: https://github.com/PercentBoat4164/HZDDowngrader/releases/tag/v1.2
- Unzip the downloaded file.

Install required programs:
- Make sure you have these programs installed: unzip, wget, basename, dotnet, md5sum. If you don't have dotnet, install it with:

snap install dotnet-sdk --classic --channel=latest/edge

Edit HorizonZeroDawnDowngradeScript.sh:
- Open HorizonZeroDawnDowngradeScript.sh with a text editor (e.g., Notepadqq).
- Edit the top line to point to your game directory. If it's in the main folder like .steam, it should look like this:

HORIZON_ZERO_DAWN_DIRECTORY="$HOME/.steam/debian-installation/steamapps/common/Horizon Zero Dawn"

- Save the file after editing.

Make the file executable:
- Right-click on the file, go to Properties, and make sure it's marked as executable.

Execute the script:
- Open the terminal, navigate to the HZDDowngrader-1.1 folder using the cd command, and run:

sudo ./HorizonZeroDawnDowngradeScript.sh

- Press Enter. You'll be prompted for your Steam username, password, and the 2FA code two times. The script will handle the rest.

Start the game:
- Launch Horizon Zero Dawn, and it should work as expected. Game on! 🎮

I hope you find this guide helpful. Let me know if you have any questions or need further assistance. Happy gaming!