Guerrilla’s Multiplayer Horizon Game Survives Sony Cull
Sony’s Struggles with Live Service Initiative
Sony, the platform holder, has been facing challenges with its live service initiative, as several projects have encountered setbacks. The cancellation of Naughty Dog’s standalone adaptation of The Last of Us and the recent cancellation of Firesprite’s Twisted Metal reboot, along with the closure of London Studio, have disappointed critics of Sony’s approach. However, amidst the layoffs at Guerrilla Games last week, the platform holder remains committed to its multiplayer Horizon game, indicating a significant shift in the studio’s focus. Despite the lack of specific details, the game does not seem to have been affected by the recent restructuring within the company, according to well-connected Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier.
Rumors of Multiple Horizon Games
Speculations are surfacing about the development of multiple online Horizon games. Apart from the confirmed Horizon game, Guerrilla Games is reportedly working on a co-op entry with Monster Hunter-style gameplay. Additionally, there are rumors of an MMO version in partnership with Korean specialists, NCSoft, following Sony’s strategic partnership announcement. While Sony prefers to keep any official announcements under wraps, the dedicated efforts towards expanding this popular franchise reaffirm the ongoing progress in developing these games.
Please note that the above information is based on rumors and should be considered as such until official confirmation from Sony.
