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- The new MMO RPG, Horizon Steel Frontiers, is being developed by NCsoft and PlayStation.
- Jan-Bart van Beek, head of European production at PlayStation Studios and an original designer on the Horizon project, confirmed that multiplayer was always a vision for the Horizon series.
- LEGO Horizon Adventures was the first step towards realizing this multiplayer vision, but Steel Frontiers represents a significant leap forward.
- Guerrilla Games is prioritizing the release of Steel Frontiers over the sequel to Horizon Forbidden West.
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Multiplayer Horizon Expansion with Steel Frontiers Announced
Following the announcement of Horizon Steel Frontiers, the new MMO RPG from NCsoft and PlayStation, Jan-Bart van Beek, now head of European production at PlayStation Studios and an original designer on the Horizon project, shared his reaction on X. “We always saw Horizon as a multiplayer game,” he stated. “LEGO Horizon Adventures was our first step, but Steel Frontiers is us really going for it. There’s lots more coming, so stay tuned.” Guerrilla Games is so committed to creating a multiplayer Horizon game that, according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, they are releasing Steel Frontiers before they release the sequel that has been officially announced for Horizon Forbidden West.
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In a whirlwind of exciting gaming news, Ahmed Hassan has been keeping us on the edge of our seats with his recent reports. First, he broke the news on November 15th that NCSoft is bringing us Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG set in the beloved Horizon universe, promising to blend signature action with advanced MMORPG systems and highly customizable combat for both PC and mobile players NCSoft Announces Horizon Steel Frontiers, a PlayStation Series-Based MMORPG. Then, he delved into the fascinating world of AI in game development with his piece on November 15th, exploring how NCSoft is harnessing artificial intelligence throughout the production of Horizon Steel Frontiers to create art and program NPCs, promising a revolution in player interactions NCsoft States Extensive Use of AI in Horizon Steel Frontiers Production. And if that wasn’t enough, Sophie Laurent gave us an early glimpse into the game with her November 14th preview, featuring a ten-minute video sneak peek at the machine hunts and open-world exploration we can expect in this MMORPG masterpiece Horizon Steel Frontiers: It’s the Koreans at NCsoft Developing the Game, Here’s a 10-Minute Video Preview. It’s safe to say, we’re eagerly awaiting more news on Horizon Steel Frontiers!
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Horizon Steel Frontiers |
| Brief Summary | The first MMORPG in the Horizon universe. A desperate adventure for survival in a world full of numerous threats. |
| Platforms | PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) |
| Languages | Czech, English, Spanish (Spain) |