- Horizon Steel Frontiers is the first MMORPG set in the popular Horizon universe, developed by NCSOFT in collaboration with Sony’s Guerrilla Games.
- The game features machine hunting action, tribal warfare, co-op multiplayer battles, character creation, advanced MMORPG systems, and more.
- NCSoft and Sony are currently finalizing the release and marketing plans, with no major development issues currently affecting the project.
NCSOFT has officially revealed that global testing for its upcoming MMORPG, Horizon Steel Frontiers, will begin in the second half of 2026. The studio also confirmed on its Q1 2026 earnings call that the game is currently conducting systematic testing, with the full release now expected sometime after 2027.
Get ready to experience machine hunting and tribal warfare as global tests near
If you’re unaware, Horizon Steel Frontiers is being developed in collaboration with Sony’s Guerrilla Games, the creators of the Horizon series. Set in the dangerous lands of the acclaimed universe, known as Deadlands, the devs kept the signature machine-hunting action intact while expanding the world with advanced MMORPG elements.
As machine hunters, you can either team up with others to defeat the massive machines or go against the rival tribes for dominance. Talking about tribes, you can join iconic tribes like Nora, Tenakth, Utaru, or Oseram while you create your own unique character that you can also share with other players.
Sony and NCSOFT are preparing a major global launch for Horizon Steel Frontiers
From what has been revealed so far during the Q1 2026 earnings call, the project appears to be one of NCSOFT’s most important global releases yet. Co-CEO Park Byung-moo and CFO Hong Won-jun are expecting the title to help increase the company’s global brand presence, especially since it is based on one of Sony’s biggest IPs.
And with Sony’s high expectations for the project, both companies are still discussing the exact release timeline, along with the long-term marketing roadmap for the game. Another piece of good news is that there are no major development problems, as the CEO said. Overall, the game has high potential, so they should take time and provide a full-fledged experience without any issues.
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