Attention all gamers! Brace yourselves because the next epic chapter of the Horizon saga is here, and it's a GAME CHANGER! NCSoft, the masterminds behind iconic MMOs like Guild Wars and Lineage, have officially teamed up with Sony and Guerrilla Games to launch Horizon Steel Frontiers, an absolutely massive multiplayer online experience set right in the heart of the Horizon universe. And here’s the kicker: it’s designed specifically for your mobile devices!
After endless rumors and whispers in the gaming corridors, the truth is finally out. Revealed through a thrilling 10-minute development diary and gameplay video, Horizon Steel Frontiers brings a new level of excitement by introducing slick character customization, social features, and epic raid-style boss battles to the Horizon world. If you’re getting some Monster Hunter vibes for the PvE arena, you’re not alone – except here, you’ll be squaring off against those infamous robot dinosaur enemies!
Step into the boots of a machine hunter in the adrenaline-pumping Deadlands, where you’ll team up or go head-to-head with fellow players to take down formidable foes and scramble for precious resources. The exact spot in the Horizon timeline is anyone’s guess at this point – will we cross paths with iconic characters, like our favorite hunter Aloy? Time will tell!
While we're on the edge of our seats for a release date, what we know for sure is that Horizon Steel Frontiers is built primarily for mobile, as confirmed by Guerrilla Games studio head, Jan-Bart van Beek. But don’t fret, PC players: it'll be available on NCSoft’s proprietary game platform, Purple, too. There’s no mention of it hitting your PlayStation or other consoles, but here’s hoping!
The buzz around Horizon Steel Frontiers comes amid rumors of another multiplayer live service Horizon game potentially in the works for PlayStation 5. Guerrilla Games confirmed this new venture back in December 2022 with a job listing that hinted at a new cast of characters and art style.
Adding to the excitement, July 2023 brought whispers of a brand-new sequel following 2022’s Horizon: Forbidden West, promising “Aloy’s next adventure,” poised to join the franchise's mainline entries alongside PlayStation VR2’s thrilling Horizon: Call of the Mountain!
Did you hear? Horizon has rocked the gaming world, with over 32.7 million units sold as of April 2023. And Sony is eyeing the big screen with a live-action Horizon movie, set to begin filming in 2026, eyeing a potential 2027 release! It’s a great time to be a Horizon fan!