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Horizon Multiplayer Game Survives Sony's Recent Project Cancellations

Despite massive layoffs affecting 900 PlayStation employees, Guerrilla Games' Horizon multiplayer project remains in active development.

Overview

  • Sony's restructuring led to the cancellation of several projects, including a Twisted Metal live service game, but the Horizon multiplayer game was spared.
  • Guerrilla Games first announced the co-op Horizon game in 2022, with little information released since beyond leaked alpha footage.
  • The game is expected to feature crafting, skirmishes, mounts, and selling parts for money, elements common in multiplayer games.
  • PlayStation aims to make Horizon its flagship multiplayer franchise, despite the uncertain future of the live-service market.
  • About 10% of Guerrilla's staff face layoffs as part of Sony's cuts, but the Horizon project continues unaffected.