In this guide I will show you how to block Horizon Zero Dawn data collection
How to Block Data Collection
- Find Control Panel.
- Choose Windows Defender Firewall.
- Proceed to Advanced settings
- Choose Outbound Rules and then Create New Rule
- Choose “Program” then next
- Find the Horizon Zero Dawn .EXE under “This program path” then next (C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Horizon Zero Dawn)
- Choose “Block the connection”
- Apply the rule to Domain, Private and Public profiles
- Give a custom name for the rule, and it’s over
Thanks to Cookie Boi for his great guide, all credit to his effort. you can also read the original guide from Steam Community. enjoy the game.