The recent announcement for Horizon Steel Frontiers, a massively multiplayer online game developed by NCSoft in collaboration with Guerrilla Games, revealed the title would launch on PC and mobile, with no mention of a PlayStation 5 version. According to an NCSoft executive, the studio has no objection to a PS5 release and wishes to pursue it, indicating the decision rests solely with Sony.
An NCSoft executive producer stated the company would like to bring the game to the PlayStation 5 but requires further discussions with its partner, confirming that the platform holder holds the final say. This situation suggests Sony may be strategically withholding the console version to initially build a player base on other platforms or to maintain a distinct separation between its traditional console offerings and its expanding PC and mobile initiatives. The reason for the PS5 omission remains speculative until Sony provides an official explanation.
An NCSoft executive producer stated the company would like to bring the game to the PlayStation 5 but requires further discussions with its partner, confirming that the platform holder holds the final say. This situation suggests Sony may be strategically withholding the console version to initially build a player base on other platforms or to maintain a distinct separation between its traditional console offerings and its expanding PC and mobile initiatives. The reason for the PS5 omission remains speculative until Sony provides an official explanation.