Guerrilla Games Aims Big for Horizon Multiplayer

Summary

• Guerrilla Games may be anticipating significant player interest in its upcoming Horizon multiplayer game.
• A recent job listing from Guerrilla suggests the studio is developing live-service systems capable of supporting over one million players for the Horizon multiplayer game.
• Guerrilla might also be taking proactive steps to prevent server issues at the launch of the Horizon multiplayer game, similar to what occurred with Helldivers 2.

A new job listing from Guerrilla Games hints at the studio's high expectations for its upcoming Horizon multiplayer project. Although the game has not yet been officially revealed, Guerrilla seems to anticipate substantial player engagement with this live-service title.

Since the release of Horizon Forbidden West in 2022 and its Burning Shores DLC in the following year, Guerrilla has been relatively quiet, focusing on smaller projects such as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and LEGO Horizon Adventures. However, evidence of a Horizon multiplayer game has been mounting since as early as 2018 through various job listings, and by 2025, its development is practically confirmed.

While the exact announcement date for the Horizon multiplayer project remains uncertain, a recent job listing for a Senior Platform Engineer suggests ambitious plans for player numbers. The job requirements mention "proven experience building and operating multi-service, 1M+ user globally distributed systems across multiple public cloud providers," indicating that Guerrilla is preparing a robust live-service infrastructure to support over one million players.

Guerrilla Might Be Ensuring a Trouble-Free Launch for the Horizon Multiplayer Game

On the other hand, this preparation could be a precautionary measure rather than a direct expectation of such high player numbers. The overwhelming server issues faced by Helldivers 2 due to its unexpected popularity on PS5 and PC serve as a cautionary tale. Guerrilla may be aiming to prevent similar problems for the Horizon multiplayer game, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for players. While there's no guarantee that the Horizon multiplayer game will match Helldivers 2's success, Guerrilla's proactive approach is commendable.

Given that the Horizon multiplayer game has been in development for several years, and assuming there are no significant issues, Guerrilla might be poised to unveil the live-service title this year. A few months ago, another job listing hinted at a new Horizon game release in 2025. Since the third mainline Horizon entry is still some time away, it's likely that the 2025 release could be the Horizon multiplayer project.