The Horizon MMO (codenamed Project Skyline) is a collaboration between Sony and NCSoft, bringing Guerrilla Games’ acclaimed Horizon franchise to the MMORPG genre. It’s one of the most anticipated upcoming MMOs.
What Is the Horizon MMO?
The Horizon MMO is an MMORPG set in the Horizon universe — the post-apocalyptic world of Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, where robotic machines roam a reclaimed Earth.
The Horizon Franchise
- Horizon Zero Dawn (2017) — Aloy’s origin story
- Horizon Forbidden West (2022) — sequel
- Horizon Call of the Mountain (2023) — PS VR2 title
- Horizon MMO (upcoming) — MMORPG adaptation
Release Date & Platforms
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release date | Unannounced (in development) |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation (expected) |
| Developer | NCSoft (collaboration with Sony/Guerrilla) |
| Codename | Project Skyline |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
Status: Announced in 2023. Development ongoing. NCSoft confirmed the collaboration, with Sony providing the Horizon IP and Guerrilla consulting.
Expected Features
The Horizon World
Set in the same post-apocalyptic Earth:
- Ruined cities reclaimed by nature
- Robotic machines (Watchers, Thunderjaws, etc.)
- Tribal societies and advanced ruins
- The iconic red-haired aesthetic
Combat (Expected)
The Horizon games feature:
- Archery-based combat (Aloy’s bow)
- Machine combat with weak points
- Stealth and traps
- Elemental damage (fire, shock, freeze)
The MMO will likely adapt these systems:
- Hunter-style combat vs machines
- Weak-point targeting
- Likely class system (unlike Aloy’s solo journey)
Machine Hunting
The signature Horizon experience — hunting robotic machines — should translate to:
- Group hunts for large machines (Thunderjaw raids)
- Crafting from machine parts
- Machine weak points and elemental strategies
What We Don’t Know Yet
- Class system — how will classes work in a universe built around one hunter?
- Combat feel — will it be action combat (like the single-player games)?
- World size — one massive map or multiple zones?
- Story — set before, during, or after Aloy’s story?
- Multiplayer focus — PvE raids vs PvP?
- Monetization — NCSoft has P2W history, a concern for fans
Why There’s Hype and Caution
Reasons to Be Excited
- Strong IP — Horizon is one of Sony’s biggest franchises
- NCSoft’s MMO experience — Guild Wars, Lineage, Aion pedigree
- Machine hunting in multiplayer — raid a Thunderjaw with friends
- Sony investment — likely a big-budget title
Reasons for Caution
- NCSoft’s recent record — Throne and Liberty was divisive
- P2W concerns — NCSoft’s monetization history
- Horizon without Aloy — will the MMO capture the magic?
- Long development — MMOs take years, may be far from release
What We’re Waiting For
- Gameplay reveal (combat, classes, world)
- Release window announcement
- Beta/alpha testing
- Monetization model details
- How machines work in multiplayer
The Horizon MMO has immense potential — a beloved franchise with a proven MMO developer. But it’s early in development. Follow news closely, and check back as we update this guide with confirmed details.
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