Katarzyna Petru
And it has happened. Sony has confirmed what the internet has been whispering about for months – a completely new adventure is on the way in the world of Aloy. Horizon: Steel Frontiers is a full-fledged MMORPG set in the same universe, but this time we won't be seeing it on the PS5. Yes, you read that correctly – the first game from PlayStation Studios that bypasses Sony's consoles.
NCSoft and Guerrilla Join Forces
The project is being developed by NCSoft in collaboration with Guerrilla Games, and the first showcase took place during G-Star 2025. And while it sounds like an experiment, it seems that both companies know what they are doing. Horizon: Steel Frontiers is set to be a vast MMO world with thousands of players, tribal rivalries, and of course, what fans love the most – hunting giant machines.
Deadlands – new territory for hunting
The action of the game takes us to the region of Deadlands – a desert land inspired by Arizona and New Mexico. Each player assumes the role of a machine hunter, hunting not only for glory but also for resources. The developers promise immense raids, territory battles, and even the opportunity to snag weapons straight from defeated beasts and modify them for personal use. Sounds ambitious – and very MMO.
Essence of Horizon in MMO Version
Producer Sung-Gu Lee explains that the key lies in the emotions drawn from battling colossal machines:
“Hunting powerful machines has been the heart of the Horizon series. Now we want to expand that experience into the world of MMORPG.”
Personalisation and a "horizon" atmosphere guaranteed
There will also be a comprehensive character creator and personalisation – after all, our avatars are meant to become the new legends of Deadlands. Jan-Bart van Beek from Guerrilla announces that although Steel Frontiers will be "different", it is still intended to be "very horizon-like". So likely a combination of adventure, mysticism, and technological devastation.
Play? Of course. Although this is the first Horizon without PlayStation, it seems that Sony is just opening a new front – and it's a steel one.
