Summary
- Guerrilla Games may be anticipating significant player interest in its upcoming Horizon multiplayer game.
- A recent job listing from Guerrilla hints at the studio developing live-service systems capable of supporting over one million players for the Horizon multiplayer game.
- Guerrilla could be taking precautionary measures to prevent server issues at the launch of the Horizon multiplayer game, similar to those experienced by Helldivers 2.
Guerrilla Games appears to be highly optimistic about the appeal of its forthcoming Horizon multiplayer project. Despite the game not yet being officially unveiled, the studio's expectations of substantial player engagement for this live-service title are evident.
Since the release of Horizon Forbidden West in 2022 and its Burning Shores DLC in the subsequent year, Guerrilla has largely focused on smaller projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and LEGO Horizon Adventures. However, there has been consistent speculation about a Horizon multiplayer game in development, supported by job listings dating back to 2018. As of 2025, the existence of this project is virtually confirmed.
Although the exact announcement date for the Horizon multiplayer project remains uncertain, a recent job listing for a Senior Platform Engineer suggests ambitious goals regarding player numbers. The role's requirements explicitly mention "proven experience building and operating multi-service, 1M+ user globally distributed systems across multiple public cloud providers." This indicates that Guerrilla is not only expecting a large player base but is also constructing a robust live-service infrastructure to support more than one million concurrent users.
On the other hand, this high-capacity planning might be more about ensuring a smooth launch than sheer optimism. The launch of Helldivers 2 was marred by server issues due to unexpectedly high player numbers on PS5 and PC, which negatively impacted both existing and new players. Guerrilla might be taking proactive steps to avoid similar problems with the Horizon multiplayer game. While it's uncertain whether the Horizon game will achieve the same level of success as Helldivers 2, Guerrilla's preparations demonstrate a commitment to providing a seamless experience for players.
Given that the Horizon multiplayer game has been in development for several years, and assuming no significant setbacks, Guerrilla might be poised to reveal the live-service title in 2025. A few months ago, another job listing suggested a new Horizon game could launch in 2025. With the next mainline Horizon entry still some time away, it's likely that the anticipated 2025 release is the Horizon multiplayer project.
