Summary
- Guerrilla Games may be anticipating significant player interest in its upcoming Horizon multiplayer game.
- A recent job listing from Guerrilla hints at the development of live-service systems capable of supporting over one million players for the Horizon multiplayer game.
- Guerrilla could also be taking proactive steps 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 upcoming Horizon multiplayer project. Although the game has not yet been officially revealed, recent job listings suggest that Guerrilla expects a massive player base for 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 accumulating since 2018, with various job listings hinting at its development. As we approach 2025, the existence of this project seems almost certain.
A recent job posting for a Senior Platform Engineer at Guerrilla indicates that the studio is preparing for over one million players for the Horizon multiplayer game. The job requirements specifically mention "proven experience building and operating multi service, 1M+ user globally distributed systems across multiple public cloud providers." This suggests that Guerrilla is developing a robust live-service infrastructure capable of handling a large player base.
Guerrilla Might Be Ensuring a Trouble-Free Launch for the Horizon Multiplayer Game
On the other hand, this ambitious preparation might also be a precautionary measure to ensure a smooth launch for the Horizon multiplayer game. The recent 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 avoid similar problems, ensuring that players experience no difficulties during the game's onboarding process. While there's no assurance that the Horizon multiplayer game will achieve the same level of success as Helldivers 2, Guerrilla's preparedness is commendable.
Given that the Horizon multiplayer game has been in development for several years, and assuming no major setbacks, Guerrilla might be gearing up to unveil this live-service title soon. A few months ago, another job listing hinted at a new Horizon game potentially launching in 2025. With the third mainline Horizon entry still some time away, the anticipated 2025 release could very well be the Horizon multiplayer project.
