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Fans of Horizon series are eager for Horizon 3 to include features like transmedium rideable machines, naval combat, and advanced Zenith technology, building on elements from previous games like Burning Shores and Forbidden West. The community hopes for innovative gameplay mechanics such as flying, underwater, and land-sea machines, with a particular desire to tame a Thunderjaw. The game is highly anticipated on PC and PlayStation platforms.
Fans of Horizon Zero Dawn are disappointed after a report suggesting Horizon 3 may be years away, possibly not releasing until 2027, due to development delays and staffing cutbacks, with no official announcement yet.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been quietly released for free download on PC and PlayStation 5, featuring enhancements like Auto Pickup and a Color Blind Mode. Originally launched in 2017, the game has been remastered by Nixxes Software, offering improved graphics and gameplay. The update also addresses bugs and enhances controller compatibility. This release follows the success of its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, and its expansion, Burning Shores.
The release of LEGO Horizon Adventures on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC has highlighted a significant issue with the new PS5 Pro, as the game lacks enhancements for the upgraded console. Despite being PlayStation's marquee holiday release from Guerrilla Games, it offers no benefits for PS5 Pro users, raising concerns about Sony's commitment to supporting the new console. This lack of support could deter other developers, especially smaller ones, from investing resources into PS5 Pro enhancements, potentially impacting the console's future success.
Lego Horizon Adventures, a new co-op game from Guerrilla Games and Studio Gobo, launched with lower-than-expected player numbers on Steam, debuting with fewer Day 1 players than the recent flop Concord. Despite being available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, the game only reached 602 concurrent players on Steam, raising questions about its $59.99 price tag and console-centric appeal. The game received mixed reviews, scoring 71 on Metacritic, indicating it may struggle to gain momentum.
Tim Russ, known for his role in Star Trek: Voyager, has been cast as the voice of Sylens in Lego Horizon Adventures, following the passing of original actor Lance Reddick. Reddick, who passed away last year, was honored with a memorial in Horizon Forbidden West's DLC. Guerrilla Games has not yet announced a long-term replacement for Reddick in the mainline Horizon games. Lego Horizon Adventures received a lukewarm review, with Eurogamer awarding it two out of five stars.
Tim Russ has been announced as the new voice actor for Sylens in Lego Horizon Adventures, following the passing of Lance Reddick. Reddick, who was known for his roles in the Horizon series and Destiny franchise, was honored with a memorial in Horizon: Forbidden West's expansion. It remains uncertain if Russ will continue as Sylens in future projects. Lego Horizon Adventures, co-developed by Guerrilla and Studio Gobo, is set to release on November 14.
Guerrilla Games has announced "Horizon Forbidden West: Seeds of Rebellion," a co-operative tabletop adventure set before Aloy's arrival in the Forbidden West, releasing in 2025. The game, which focuses on Regalla’s rebellion, offers a mix of combat and narrative scenes and is accessible to both tabletop novices and Horizon series fans. Additionally, rumors suggest a third Horizon game, a LEGO Horizon game, a multiplayer Horizon game, and a remake of the first title are also in development.
Horizon Forbidden West has made its way to PC, with Nixxes delivering a solid port that includes a range of features such as Ultrawide support, DLSS, and more. The game performs well on powerful rigs, offering improved visual clarity compared to the console version. While lacking additional advanced graphics features, the game remains visually stunning and delivers an excellent experience, showcasing Guerrilla's prowess in the action RPG genre.
Despite recent cancellations and studio closures at Sony, Guerrilla Games' online multiplayer Horizon game is still in active development, with rumors suggesting multiple online Horizon games may be in the works, including a Monster Hunter-style co-op entry and an MMO developed by NCSoft. Sony has not made any official announcements, but work on expanding the popular franchise appears to be continuing.
Sony's decision to lay off 900 workers across its PlayStation teams has reportedly impacted 10% of Horizon Forbidden West developer Guerrilla Games, with 40 employees set to be laid off. Insomniac Games, the studio behind Spider-Man, has also confirmed being affected by the layoffs. Despite the layoffs, Guerrilla Games is committed to continuing the Horizon series with plans for a co-op-focused online project, a third game focused on Aloy, and a rumored remaster of Zero Dawn.
Approximately 40 employees, or 10% of the workforce, at Horizon Forbidden West developer Guerrilla Games were reportedly affected by the recent PlayStation layoffs. The layoffs also impacted other studios such as Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Firesprite, with the cancellation of the long-rumored Twisted Metal game and the closure of London Studio.
A new job listing and additional details shared by video game researcher Kurakasis suggest that an MMORPG based on Guerrilla's Horizon franchise, codenamed Project Skyline, is in development. The game, potentially titled "Land of Salvation," is being developed by NCSoft, with no mention of a PS5 release but indications of PC and mobile platforms. The project, which started around 2021, is expected to launch after Aion 2, anticipated for 2024/2025. This news follows a strategic partnership between Sony and NCSoft, hinting at collaboration beyond console gaming and into mobile markets.
Guerrilla Games has added a memorial to Lance Reddick, the actor who played Sylens in the Horizon series, in Horizon: Forbidden West's Burning Shores expansion. The studio confirmed the addition of the tribute to Reddick, who passed away in March, on Friday. The conclusion to the DLC suggested that Reddick's character would have a significant role in the next Horizon game, although it's unclear if this will be the case or not.
Horizon Forbidden West has sold over 8.4 million units, and the Horizon franchise has sold over 32.7 million units. Aloy's adventures will continue in the upcoming game Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, and Guerrilla Games is excited for players to discover where she'll go next.