The announcement of Horizon: Steel Frontiers caused a stir. Many expected a major new installment in the series for PS5, but the Horizon MMORPG will only be released on PC and mobile devices. This is an unusual decision, as the franchise has long been a symbol of PlayStation.
Guerrilla Games tried to reassure fans by releasing a statement. The studio emphasized that it "enjoyed working with NCSoft" and was "excited to hunt machines together in the world of Horizon," but added that it is "looking for new ways to explore the universe."
Journalist Jason Schreier confirmed that this refers to Horizon Online, which is being created by Guerrilla itself. He clarified that the recently announced MMO from NCSoft is different from Guerrilla's multiplayer project — it is a separate major game from the studio.
This news will disappoint many fans. The community is waiting for another single-player adventure with Aloy, but Sony is betting on online projects. According to insiders, before Guerrilla returns to a full-fledged single-player installment, two multiplayer projects will be released first — Horizon: Steel Frontiers and Horizon Online. Horizon 3 is still in the early stages of development and may not premiere until 2027, possibly as a transitional project between PS5 and PS6. A new single-player adventure with Aloy will have a long wait.
