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Sony and NCSoft Unveil Horizon Steel Frontiers, a Mobile-First Horizon MMO for PC and Phones

Revealed at G‑Star, the project targets iOS, Android and PC via NCSoft’s Purple with no PlayStation version announced.

Overview

  • NCSoft and Guerrilla officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers after an early leak, confirming iOS, Android and PC (via Purple) and no PS5 listing.
  • Pre‑alpha footage highlights MMO‑specific combat tweaks such as Pullcaster climbs on damaged machine parts, trap placement, weapon pick‑ups, mounts, and large‑scale raids.
  • Players create their own machine hunters rather than play as Aloy, exploring the Deadlands with thousands of others in cooperative hunts and competitive encounters.
  • No release date was provided, and NCSoft executives told investors the game could launch in 2026 or early 2027, pending discussions with the IP holder.
  • The game’s website indicates a free‑to‑play model, and early fan reaction criticizes the lack of console support as Guerrilla signals more Horizon projects for PlayStation are in development.