NCSOFT has announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a collaborative MMORPG with Guerrilla Games set for PC and mobile. The game will be situated in a new region called the Deadlands, inspired by the Southwestern United States. It will blend cooperative machine hunting with competitive player-versus-player conflict over resources.
The developers are tailoring the combat for a massively multiplayer experience. New mechanics include using a Pullcaster to climb damaged machines to set traps, as well as picking up and storing enemy weapons for later use. A significant departure from the original series is the introduction of greatswords, enabling a deeper melee system with parries and counterattacks.
While no specific launch date was given in the announcement, NCSOFT executives recently suggested a potential release window. They expressed confidence that the game could launch in 2026 or early 2027, citing significant internal development progress and positive feedback from those who have played it.
The developers are tailoring the combat for a massively multiplayer experience. New mechanics include using a Pullcaster to climb damaged machines to set traps, as well as picking up and storing enemy weapons for later use. A significant departure from the original series is the introduction of greatswords, enabling a deeper melee system with parries and counterattacks.
While no specific launch date was given in the announcement, NCSOFT executives recently suggested a potential release window. They expressed confidence that the game could launch in 2026 or early 2027, citing significant internal development progress and positive feedback from those who have played it.
