Guerrilla Games has announced collaboration on Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG from NCSoft set for mobile and PC, but notably skipping PlayStation consoles. The studio also teased ongoing work on additional titles in the Horizon franchise. Fans have expressed disappointment over the console absence despite the game's promising trailer.
Announcement Details
Last night, Guerrilla Games, known for developing Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, officially revealed Horizon Steel Frontiers. This newly announced MMORPG, developed by NCSoft in collaboration with Guerrilla, is described as a 'fierce survival adventure' where players act as machine hunters in the region called Deathlands. Key features include large-scale raids and an advanced combat system, with a trailer showcasing the game's action-packed world.
The title is planned as a cross-platform release for mobile and PC, but it will skip PS5 and other consoles, drawing significant backlash from the community. Comments on the announcement trailer include, 'It's a huge miss that this is skipping consoles,' and 'I hope this comes to console soon because if not that’s CRIMINAL!!!' Similar sentiments appeared on X, with users pleading, 'Guys we want this on PlayStation too' and 'how about starting by releasing this on PS5 as well? It looks awesome and I'd love to play it... On PS5!'
Guerrilla's Response and Future Plans
In a follow-up post on X, Guerrilla expressed enthusiasm: 'We loved working with NCSoft on Horizon Steel Frontiers, and the team is beyond excited to be able to hunt machines together in the world of Horizon.' The developer affirmed it is 'still busily working on more ways for you to do just that,' hinting at upcoming reveals. Previously, Guerrilla confirmed another game featuring protagonist Aloy is in development, though details remain undisclosed.
This announcement underscores Guerrilla's commitment to expanding the Horizon universe beyond mainline entries, despite the platform limitations sparking debate among fans.