Horizon Steel Frontiers
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The Witcher is reportedly getting a free-to-play multiplayer RPG to rival the scale of Horizon Steel Frontiers, and I…Recent rumors suggest CD Projekt Red is developing a free-to-play, co-op multiplayer RPG for The Witcher series, potentially codenamed Project Sirius. This mobile and PC title is rumored to be set in 1230 and feature customizable Witchers, aiming for a scale comparable to Horizon Steel Frontiers. The news has been met with skepticism from fans concerned about its compatibility with the established Witcher universe and storytelling focus.- Horizon Steel Frontiers, the MMORPG Spinoff in PlayStation's Horizon Franchise, Is Expected to Launch First Half of 2027NCSoft has announced that Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG spin-off of PlayStation's Horizon franchise, is slated for release in the first half of 2027. The game is expected to launch on PC.
Live Service MMO Horizon Steel Frontiers Delayed Until 2027NCSoft has delayed the launch of its live service MMO, Horizon Steel Frontiers, from 2026 to the first half of 2027. The game, set in Guerrilla Games' post-apocalyptic world, was officially acknowledged in November 2025 and will be available on PC via NCSoft's proprietary mobile emulator, Purple. While a PlayStation 5 port has been requested, its development is uncertain.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Pushed to First Half of 2027, Cinder City Out in Second Half of 2026NCSoft has delayed Horizon Steel Frontiers to the first half of 2027, with Cinder City and Time Takers slated for the second half of 2026. The MMORPG, developed using Unreal Engine 5 for PC, iOS, and Android, will feature unique gameplay elements like using a Pullcaster to climb giant machines. A PlayStation 5 release is being considered, with NCSoft working closely with Guerrilla Games to maintain visual fidelity and create unique gameplay.
Horizon Steel Frontiers Global Testing Set to Launch in the Second Half of 2026 - GameHauntNCSoft has announced that Horizon Steel Frontiers will begin global beta testing in the second half of 2026, with a full free-to-play launch expected after 2027. Developed by NCSoft in partnership with Guerrilla Games using the Decima Engine, this MMORPG will be available on PC and mobile devices (iOS/Android) with cross-play support. The game will feature tactical melee combat and cooperative raids against large machines, shifting focus from the bow-centric gameplay of previous titles.- NCsoft America CEO on the MMORPG genre’s future: ‘Trends in any creative industry come back around’NCsoft America CEO Jeonghee Jin believes the MMORPG genre is poised for a resurgence, stating that trends in creative industries tend to cycle back. She highlighted NCsoft's growth in the West and active pursuit of new projects and publishing deals, suggesting a genuine chance for new MMORPGs despite current industry challenges. Jin also touched upon the potential for younger players, accustomed to virtual worlds like Roblox and Minecraft, to embrace MMORPGs.
PlayStation Studios' Mobile Push Seems Dead as Layoff Reports ContinueReports indicate that Sony's PlayStation Studios is significantly scaling back or potentially shutting down its mobile gaming division, with around 50 staff members reportedly laid off. This move casts doubt on the future of ongoing mobile projects like Horizon Steel Frontiers and Ratchet & Clank: Ranger Rumble.
PlayStation's Disastrous First-Party Leadership Culminates in Yet Another Studio ClosureSony has closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by a Treyarch veteran, before it could release any titles. This closure adds to a pattern of PlayStation first-party studio closures and layoffs across its US and European operations. Sony is also exiting the mobile game market, despite ongoing support for some existing titles.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working OnSony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.