Summary
- Guerrilla Games may be anticipating exceptionally high player engagement for its forthcoming 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 title.
- Additionally, Guerrilla may be taking proactive steps to prevent server issues at the launch of the Horizon multiplayer game, similar to those experienced by Helldivers 2.
A new job listing from Guerrilla Games suggests a strong confidence in the appeal of their upcoming Horizon multiplayer project. Although details about the game remain under wraps, Guerrilla appears to be preparing for a massive influx of players for this live-service title.
Since the release of Horizon Forbidden West in 2022 and its Burning Shores DLC in the subsequent year, Guerrilla has been relatively quiet, aside from collaborations on smaller projects like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and LEGO Horizon Adventures. However, evidence of a Horizon multiplayer game in development has been accumulating since 2018 through various job listings, and by 2025, its existence seems almost certain.
While the exact announcement date for the Horizon multiplayer project is still unknown, a recent job posting for a Senior Platform Engineer position indicates ambitious player number goals. The job requirements mention "proven experience building and operating multi service, 1M+ user globally distributed systems across multiple public cloud providers," suggesting Guerrilla is constructing a robust live-service infrastructure capable of supporting over one million players.
Guerrilla Might Be Ensuring a Trouble-Free Launch for the Horizon Multiplayer Game
On the flip side, this preparation could be more about precaution than expectation. The launch of Helldivers 2, for example, saw its servers overwhelmed due to unexpectedly high player numbers on PS5 and PC, causing significant issues for both new and existing players. Guerrilla may be aiming to avoid similar problems with the Horizon multiplayer game. While there's no assurance that the Horizon title will achieve the same level of success as Helldivers 2, it's prudent for Guerrilla to prepare thoroughly.
Given that the Horizon multiplayer game has been in development for several years, and assuming no significant setbacks, Guerrilla might be poised to unveil the live-service title later this year. 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 indeed be the Horizon multiplayer project.
