Horizon's Multiplayer Spans Ambitious Visions

Guerrilla Games' Horizon Multiplayer: Aiming High or Playing it Safe?

Guerrilla Games' upcoming Horizon multiplayer game is generating significant buzz, with recent indications suggesting either incredibly high player expectations or a proactive approach to avoid launch issues. A recent job posting for a Senior Platform Engineer reveals a requirement for experience with "1M+ user globally distributed systems," hinting at a potential player base exceeding one million.

Since the release of Horizon Forbidden West and its Burning Shores DLC, Guerrilla has remained relatively quiet, focusing on collaborations like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and LEGO Horizon Adventures. However, the existence of a Horizon multiplayer game has been hinted at in job listings dating back to 2018, solidifying its near-certainty.

While the official announcement remains pending, the job posting's emphasis on massive-scale systems could reflect Guerrilla's ambitious player count projections. Alternatively, this could be a preventative measure to avoid server issues similar to those experienced by Helldivers 2 at launch, where overwhelming popularity led to significant server strain. Regardless of the actual player count, preparing for a large influx of players is a prudent strategy.

Given the game's years-long development and previous job postings suggesting a 2025 release, the Horizon multiplayer project is a strong contender for that launch window. The lack of news regarding a third mainline Horizon title further supports this possibility. With a robust infrastructure in place, a reveal of the live-service title in 2025 seems increasingly likely.