NCSOFT has officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new global MMORPG developed in collaboration with Guerrilla, the Sony Interactive Entertainment studio behind Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. The announcement kicked off G-Star 2025 with a surprise world premiere trailer showcasing the game’s vast landscapes, colossal machine battles, and the return of Horizon’s signature hunting-action gameplay.
Hunting in the Deadlands
Set in a new region known as the Deadlands, Horizon Steel Frontiers expands the acclaimed Horizon universe into the world of online multiplayer. Players will be able to explore a massive open world filled with mechanical creatures while customizing their combat styles through deep RPG systems designed for both individual hunters and large-scale raids.
The trailer also teases sprawling environments, dynamic weather effects, and cooperative battles that push the series’ mechanical combat to a new frontier.
A Collaboration Between Titans
In a 10-minute gameplay and developer commentary video, Jan-Bart Van Beek (Studio Director and Art Director at Guerrilla) expressed enthusiasm for bringing the Horizon world to a multiplayer experience through NCSOFT’s expertise in large-scale online RPGs. Taekjin Kim, NCSOFT CEO & CCO, and Sunggu Lee, Executive Producer, discussed their vision for combining narrative-driven action with the social depth of MMORPG gameplay.
Cross-Platform Play on PURPLE
Horizon Steel Frontiers will be cross-platform for mobile and PC via NCSOFT’s PURPLE platform, ensuring seamless progression and social play across devices. The official brand website is now live, featuring the announcement trailer and developer interviews.
More information, including gameplay details, release timing, and regional tests, will be revealed in the coming months.
