🦖Korean publisher kicks off G-Star 2025 with surprise reveal and trailer showcasing Horizon’s iconic hunting action and advanced combat systems for large-scale, cross-platform play.
Renowned developer and publisher NCSOFT today announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a global MMORPG set in the acclaimed Horizon universe, during Korea’s premiere game conference, G-Star 2025.
Developed in collaboration with Guerrilla (creators of Horizon and Killzone), a studio under Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the new title expands the Horizon franchise into the MMORPG genre.
Horizon’s New Frontiers
Set in the lands of the machine hunters known as the Deadlands, Horizon Steel Frontiers builds on the franchise’s signature hunting-action gameplay while introducing advanced MMORPG systems. Players can expect deeply customizable combat, extensive freedom, and large-scale battles designed to deliver a distinct Horizon experience to fans worldwide.
Trailer and Developer Insights
NCSOFT has launched the official Horizon Steel Frontiers brand website, featuring the debut trailer and developer interviews. The trailer showcases mechanical creatures, expansive environments, and massive multiplayer encounters unique to the game.
In a developer interview, Jan-Bart Van Beek, Studio Director and Art Director at Guerrilla, expressed his excitement about collaborating with NCSOFT to bring this new Horizon experience to life. Taekjin Kim, NC CEO & Chief Creative Officer, and Sunggu Lee, NC Executive Producer, also shared their inspiration and hopes for the project in a 10-minute gameplay and commentary video.
What’s Next
Further details about Horizon Steel Frontiers will be revealed gradually through the official website. The game is confirmed as a cross-platform release for mobile and PC, powered by PURPLE, NCSOFT’s proprietary game platform.
