Get ready, gamers! NCSOFT has just dropped a bombshell at G-Star 2025: a brand new MMORPG, Horizon Steel Frontiers, set in the breathtaking world of Horizon! This announcement promises to bring the thrill of hunting massive mechanical beasts to a whole new level, but with a massive multiplayer twist.
Developed in collaboration with Guerrilla, the studio behind the original Horizon games (and Killzone), this game is set to immerse players in the iconic Horizon universe. You'll be exploring the Deadlands, a land known for its dangerous machine hunters. The game aims to capture the essence of Horizon's action-packed gameplay while adding a whole new layer of depth with advanced MMORPG systems. Think highly customizable combat and a ton of player freedom.
But here's where it gets exciting: Horizon Steel Frontiers is designed to deliver a unique Horizon experience to players around the globe. NCSOFT is pulling out all the stops, and the official website is already live, showcasing the debut trailer and developer interviews. The trailer gives us a glimpse of the world, the mechanical creatures we'll be battling, and the epic-scale battles that await.
In the developer interview, Jan-Bart Van Beek, Studio Director and Art Director at Guerrilla, shared his excitement about working with NCSOFT. NC CEO & CCO Taekjin Kim and NC Executive Producer Sunggu Lee also chime in, offering insights into their vision for the game.
And this is the part most people miss... The game will be cross-platform, meaning you can play on both mobile and PC using NCSOFT's proprietary platform, PURPLE.
- Want to see more? Download the Horizon Steel Frontiers Gameplay+Dev Commentary trailer and key art HERE.
- Or, watch the trailer on YouTube: YOUTUBE
But that's not all! NCSOFT's G-Star 2025 presentation was packed with other exciting titles. They showcased a lineup of five global games, including:
- AION 2: Set for launch in Korea and Taiwan on November 19, 2025, with a global release planned for 2026. This is expected to be a complete edition of the original AION.
- CINDER CITY: An open-world tactical shooter currently in development by NCSOFT studio BigFire Games.
- LIMIT ZERO BREAKERS: An anime-inspired action RPG in development by VIC Game Studio.
- TIME TAKERS: A time-survival shooter developed by Mistil Games.
NCSOFT is also continuing its partnership with NVIDIA, ensuring that all demo stations at their G-Star booth are equipped with GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs for top-tier performance.
Controversy alert: While the cross-platform play is exciting, some players might be concerned about how the mobile version will hold up compared to the PC version. What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a good move, or are you skeptical? Let us know in the comments!
© 2025 NCSOFT Corporation. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. Horizon Steel Frontiers is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in the United States and other countries.
About NCSOFT CORP.
NCSOFT, headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, is a leading global publisher and developer, known for its original IPs like Lineage®, AION®, Blade & Soul®, and Guild Wars®. Founded in 1997, NCSOFT has been at the forefront of technological innovation, delivering exceptional entertainment experiences worldwide. With regional offices in North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, NCSOFT's global network reaches gamers everywhere. For more information, visit NCSOFT's official website.
About NC AMERICA
NC America is the western publishing division and strategic global base for NCSOFT, overseeing live-production and publishing for select NCSOFT titles in North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania. In the future, NC America will expand its portfolio and launch original third-party titles to the global market.
