Guerrilla Games' Horizon Multiplayer: Aiming High or Playing it Safe?
Guerrilla Games' upcoming Horizon multiplayer game is generating significant buzz, with recent indications suggesting either incredibly high player expectations or a proactive approach to avoid launch-day server issues. A recent job listing for a Senior Platform Engineer highlights a requirement for experience with "1M+ user globally distributed systems," hinting at a potential player base exceeding one million.
This could reflect Guerrilla's confidence in the game's appeal, building upon the success of Horizon Forbidden West and its Burning Shores DLC. While details remain scarce, the existence of a Horizon multiplayer game has been hinted at in various job listings since 2018, solidifying its likely release.
Alternatively, this focus on robust infrastructure could be a preventative measure. The disastrous server issues experienced by Helldivers 2 at launch serve as a cautionary tale. Guerrilla might be prioritizing a smooth player onboarding experience to avoid similar problems, regardless of the game's ultimate popularity.
The Horizon multiplayer game's prolonged development suggests a potential reveal in 2025. Previous job listings hinted at a new Horizon title launching this year, and given the timeline for a new mainline entry, this strongly suggests the multiplayer project is the likely candidate. Whether Guerrilla is aiming for a massive player count or prioritizing stability, the studio is clearly preparing for a significant launch.
