- NCSOFT unveiled Horizon Steel Frontiers, a global MMORPG set in the Horizon universe
- It's made with Guerrilla under SIE
- The game leans on hunting-action combat, plus MMORPG system and deep customization
NCSOFT has announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new MMORPG built inside Guerrilla's Horizon universe. The reveal took place at G-Star 2025 in Korea. This isn't a simple spin-off. The studio syas it keeps Horizon's hunting feel - tracking machines, picking parts, and planning fights - then layers MMO progression, large-scale encounters, and more player freedom on top. It's coming to PC and mobile via PURPLE, with fresh details promised through the game's brand site.
What is Horizon Steel Frontiers?
This is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game based on Horizon. It’s set in the lands of machine hunters called the Deadlands. Think familiar machines and tribes, but built for shared worlds and social play.
- Set in the Horizon universe, in a new region called the Deadlands
- Global MMORPG with combat and exploration at its core
- Built in collaboration with Guerrilla under SIE
- Announced at G-Star 2025
Horizon’s world has always mixed tribal life with advanced tech. Moving to an MMO lets NCSOFT open that up to more players, more roles, and bigger fights. The collaboration matters too: Guerrilla is involved, with studio director Jan-Bart van Beek featured in the reveal material.
How it plays: hunting action meets MMO systems
The pitch is simple: keep Horizon’s targeted, tactical machine hunts and wrap them in MMO structure. Expect builds, roles, and reasons to return.
- Deeply customisable combat and player builds
- Large-scale battles against mechanical creatures
- Player freedom in approach, loadouts, and activities
- Designed for global audiences
In Horizon, success comes from prep—choosing the right ammo, hitting weak points, using the terrain. An MMO version can turn that into team synergy: one player pins a Thunderjaw, another strips armour, a third provides traps and heals. NCSOFT says the systems are built to support that style without losing the series’ identity.
Platforms, access, and UAE context
NCSOFT confirmed PC and mobile support via PURPLE, its own platform. No console platforms were announced at the reveal.
- Platforms at reveal: PC and mobile (via PURPLE)
- Cross-platform play/progression: not detailed yet
- Monetisation and regional servers: not detailed yet
For UAE players, PURPLE typically offers login, social features, and multi-device access through one account. Pricing and payment options weren’t shared, so we’ll wait for regional details. In the meantime, our running PlayStation coverage can help you track Sony’s first-party moves and hardware in the UAE: check Which PS5 should you buy in the UAE? and our PS Plus pricing guide here.
Trailer, developer commentary, and what to look for
NCSOFT has put up a brand website with the debut trailer and developer interviews. The trailer shows the world of Steel Frontiers, a roster of mechanical creatures, and the big set-piece battles you’d expect from an MMO. Guerrilla’s Jan-Bart van Beek appears in the interview to talk about the partnership, while NCSOFT’s Taekjin Kim (CEO & CCO) and Sunggu Lee (Executive Producer) share intentions and design goals in a 10-minute gameplay/commentary video.
- Brand site hosts the trailer and interviews
- Machines and large-scale battles are front and centre
- Leadership voices from Guerrilla and NCSOFT outline the vision
If you’ve played Horizon before, watch for familiar machine behaviours adapted for group play. If you haven’t, the trailer should give you a good idea of how fights flow—scan, plan, then strike at weak points.
What’s next and what’s missing
The announcement sets the tone but leaves some big questions for later. That’s normal for a G-Star debut.
- No release window or beta timings yet
- Business model (free-to-play or premium) not shared
- Console versions not announced
- Server regions and local pricing TBD
We’ll update once NCSOFT confirms dates, tests, and regional info for the Middle East. In the meantime, it’s notable that Sony IP keeps expanding beyond consoles. Case in point, Ratchet & Clank’s new mobile spin-off—a reminder that major PlayStation worlds are now meeting players on phones too.
Is Horizon Steel Frontiers coming to PS5 or PS6?
No console versions were announced. Only PC and mobile via PURPLE were named at reveal.
Is there a release date or beta?
Not yet. NCSOFT said details will roll out through the official website. No regional timing has been shared.
Will it be free-to-play?
No model was confirmed. NCSOFT has shipped both F2P and premium titles before, so we will have for official word.
