Sony has announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new game for mobile devices and PC under development at Guild Wars studio NCSoft. The new entry in the Horizon franchise is an MMORPG that looks heavily inspired by Capcom’s Monster Hunter series–albeit with mechanical monsters instead of organic ones–and the PC version will be playable through NCSoft’s Purple platform.
Developed in collaboration with Horizon studio Guerrilla Games, Horizon Steel Frontiers is set in the Deadlands. As a Machine Hunter, players will get to customize their character and embark on large-scale raids, utilizing an “advanced” combat system to secure resources. A release date has not been revealed yet, and the game isn’t listed for PS5 or PS4–a first for the franchise considering its PlayStation roots.
Recently, Sony took Chinese conglomerate Tencent to court over Light of Motiram, a game that Sony labeled as a “slavish clone” of the Horizon series.
It’s interesting to see Horizon Steel Frontiers being developed for mobile and PC! While it’s a bit disappointing for PS5 fans, it’s exciting to think about how the game will adapt to different platforms. Looking forward to more updates on its progress!
disappointing that it’s skipping PS5 for now, it could open up new gameplay experiences on mobile. This might allow for more casual play or on-the-go gaming, which could attract a different audience. It’ll be intriguing to see how they adapt the game’s mechanics for those platforms!
I understand the disappointment, but it’s interesting to see how mobile platforms might bring unique mechanics that aren’t possible on consoles. This could really diversify the gameplay experience and attract a different audience!
I totally agree! It’s fascinating how mobile platforms can introduce new gameplay mechanics and accessibility features that might not be possible on consoles. This could open up Horizon Steel Frontiers to a broader audience and create fresh opportunities for engagement.