NCSoft has confirmed that Horizon Steel Frontiers will release in the first half of 2027.
The upcoming MMORPG set in the Horizon universe is being developed by NCSoft for PC and mobile. It is not to be confused with Horizon Hunters Gathering, a tactical co-op game coming to PS5 and PC. From the initial announcement, it seemed the game’s release was imminent, but it seems players will have to wait another year.
Horizon Steel Frontiers MMO Release Moved to First Half of 2027
Spotted by WccfTech, NCSoft revealed during their investor relations presentation that Horizon Steel Frontiers will now release in the first half of 2027. No reason was provided, but their Game Pipeline slide reveals that games like Lineage Classics, Limit Zero Breakers, Cinder City, Time Takers, and more are slated for 2026. Whereas, Horizon Steel Frontiers, Bonfire, Defect, Astrae Oratio, and more are scheduled for 2027 and beyond.
As mentioned above, Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMORPG where players enter their beloved universe through Deadlands, a land filled with machine hunters. It brings in the franchise’s signature machine-hunting gameplay while adding a new MMO twist, along with customizable combat and greater player freedom. Players will be able to take on massive machines with their parties and also participate in large-scale raids.
In other news, the Horizon Steel Frontiers team was the most eager to use AI in development, and the tech was used extensively. Additionally, Horizon Hunters Gathering’s second playtest content has been revealed, including new characters, episodes, and more. What are your thoughts on Horizon Steel Frontiers now releasing in 2027?Leave your thoughts down in the comments, and join the official Insider Gaming Discord server.
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