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An insider has reported that Guerrilla Games may be planning to release a Horizon multiplayer game ahead of the third mainline title in the series. If these rumors are true, fans eagerly awaiting a Horizon Forbidden West sequel might have to wait even longer.
Horizon Projects and Upcoming Releases
Guerrilla Games oversees 16 different Horizon projects, ranging from games to cross-media adaptations. Fans have speculated about some of these titles, including a Horizon live-service multiplayer game, a Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) project, a TV adaptation, a Zero Dawn remaster, and the highly anticipated LEGO Horizon Adventures. While external studios are developing some of these projects, Guerrilla maintains an active role in supervising them.
Horizon Multiplayer Game Development Timeline
According to industry insider Jason Schreier, Guerrilla has worked on the Horizon multiplayer game for several years alongside the third single-player installment. However, Schreier claims in a recent Spawncast episode that Guerrilla will prioritize the multiplayer project, pushing the next single-player Horizon game further down the timeline. This means that Horizon fans looking forward to a Horizon Forbidden West sequel may need to be more patient, as the third single-player title could be quite a ways off.
Sony’s Confidence in the Horizon Multiplayer Game
Schreier also noted that Sony’s commitment to live-service games is strong, and themultiplayer project is one of the few live-service titles that survived recent cuts. This could indicate that Sony is confident in Guerrilla’s approach, although the mixed reception of live-service games like Concord suggests that success isn’t guaranteed. With development possibly nearing its end—considering the project has been in progress since at least 2018—the multiplayer title could be set to launch soon.
What Could the Multiplayer Game Look Like?
The world of Horizon is known for its stunning landscapes and unique mechanical enemies, which would lend themselves well to a multiplayer experience. Previous rumors suggested that the multiplayer project could even feature larger machines than what fans have seen in the single-player games, potentially offering a fresh gameplay experience. The challenge, however, lies in providing post-launch solid support. Given the recent struggles of Naughty Dog’s Last of Us Online, which was canceled due to resource demands, how Guerrilla plans to sustain themultiplayer game in the long term remains to be seen.
