Horizon 3 Release Date: Multiplayer Game Could Cause Delay

Horizon Zero Dawn fans are expressing mixed feelings about the potential impact of a new multiplayer game on the release of the highly anticipated Horizon 3. While some are intrigued by the prospect of a Horizon multiplayer experience, others worry it could push back the launch of the next main installment in the series.

Guerrilla Games, the developer behind the Horizon franchise, last released a major title with Horizon Forbidden West in 2022. The Burning Shores DLC followed in 2023. This suggests that the studio has been dedicating the past few years to its next project, which many assume to be Horizon 3. LEGO Horizon Adventures was released last year, but Studio Gobo primarily handled development.

Horizon 3: A 2027 Release? Considering the five-year gap between the first two Horizon games, a 2027 release for Horizon 3 seems plausible. However, recent speculation suggests this timeline may be affected by another project.

According to industry insider Jason Schreier, a Horizon multiplayer game is likely to be Guerrilla's next release. This could potentially delay the arrival of Horizon 3, which Schreier described as still being "a ways off." This multiplayer game could serve as an appetizer before the main course.

Fan Reactions Mixed The potential for a Horizon multiplayer game has sparked a debate among fans. While some are excited about the idea, others are more cautious. One Reddit user, 3-nichi, expressed concern about the long wait for Horizon 3. Another user, cryicesis, voiced apprehension about a Horizon multiplayer game, particularly a player-versus-player (PvP) mode, fearing it could become another failed live-service project.

User KHaskins, however, offered a more patient perspective, commenting, "Rather late than undercooked." The community seems to value a polished and complete experience, even if it means waiting longer.