So, I borrowed Horizon Zero Dawn from a friend and now I'm obsessed with it. I figured I'd get my own, and not continue to use a borrowed copy.
Now, this may be the issue, but I bought my physical copy online from Ozgameshop, based in the UK (I live in Oz and refuse to pay the prices here) and when I popped it in, it started afresh and didn't carry on the progress from my friend's copy.
Is this just what happens when you play a borrowed game and get your own copy? Or is it to do with the fact it is from the UK (I thought they were region free)?
Best Answer
While the game is the same, the DRM that locks regions is causing your PS4 to think they are different. Note that any physical disk whatever the region will play in any PS4 from any region. However, they are incompatible as far as the PS4 is concerned. Since your game is UK (aka Region 2), it is not compatible with Australia (aka Region 4): thus no save game transfer.
Since you mention the DLC (before it was edited out of the question!):
Any downloads are for the region where you bought the game. If you have pre-ordered, you should ask for a refund as soon as possible. I had the exact same problem with bloodborne.