INTRO
Today, Guerrilla Studios has confirmed that they are hard at work on a new installment in the Horizon series, Horizon: Forbidden West. This highly anticipated game follows up the success of the 2017 game, Horizon Zero Dawn, and fans of the series can expect all of the same thrilling action, stunning visuals, and captivating story-telling that made the original such a hit.
What is the Horizon series?
The Horizon series is an open-world action-adventure video game franchise developed by Guerrilla Games. The series follows the protagonist Aloy, who embarks on a quest to explore a post-apocalyptic land, uncovering mysteries and unraveling the history of the world while battling robotic creatures and oppressive human forces. The first installment, Horizon Zero Dawn, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim. The second installment, Horizon: Forbidden West, is currently in development and is set to be released in 2021.
What can we expect from the new game?
We can expect a lot from the upcoming Horizon series game from Guerrilla Studios. Horizon: Forbidden West is set to be released on Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and will feature an all-new open world full of exciting challenges. The game promises an even more ambitious storyline than its predecessors and a thrilling adventure in a vast post-apocalyptic land. Players will have the opportunity to explore the world and discover new secrets, as well as take on deadly monsters and powerful foes. Guerrilla has already teased some of the game’s features, such as improved weapons and armor, stunning visuals, an expansive open world, and engaging combat mechanics. Fans of the Horizon series are sure to be in for an exciting ride when this new game is released! With its next-gen visuals and expansive environment, Horizon: Forbidden West will surely capture our imaginations. We can also expect cross-platform play between Xbox, PC and PS4 versions of the game, making it easier for gamers to team up with their friends no matter what platform they choose. Horizon: Forbidden West also looks like it will improve upon the already satisfying combat mechanics that Horizon players know and love, so there's no doubt that we're in for some epic battles against powerful enemies. With so many things to look forward to, it's clear that the Horizon series is continuing to expand and evolve with each installment!
Who is developing the game?
Guerrilla Studios, the development team behind Horizon: Forbidden West, is once again bringing the popular Horizon series to life. Founded in 1999, Guerrilla Studios has developed multiple titles for both Xbox and PC platforms. The studio is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and is best known for the Killzone series and Horizon: Zero Dawn. For their newest project, the team is taking on the Horizon series with the upcoming title Horizon: Forbidden West. Players can expect an epic open-world experience with a narrative that builds off of what was established in Horizon: Zero Dawn. With the development process already underway, fans of the series can anticipate another captivating adventure coming soon.
When can we expect the game to be released?
At the moment, Guerrilla Studios has yet to provide an exact release date for their upcoming Horizon series game, Horizon: Forbidden West. However, they have stated that the game is currently planned for release sometime in 2021. They have also mentioned that the game will be available on the PlayStation 5, making it one of the first major releases for the new console. As more information becomes available, we can expect more details to be released regarding the official release date of Horizon: Forbidden West. Until then, stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
Guerrilla Studios confirms development of new Horizon series
A few days ago, Sony released the Horizon Burning Shores expansion for the game Horizon Forbidden West, and it seems that this expansion is intended to pave the way for the third main part in the series' path, and focus on Sylens, the character played by the late actor Lance Reddick. Today, Guerrilla Studios confirmed that a new game in the series is in development, and Aloy will once again star in it. This came through an administrative statement published by Guerrilla, in which he revealed that Angie Smets, the assistant director who spent more than 20 years with the team, had left him to take over the position of Head of Development Strategy at PlayStation Studios, and that Smet's previous position would be occupied by Joel Eichler, Hilla Schmidt and Jan-Bart van Beek. . Smit served as Studio Head alongside Beck and Michelle van der Leeuw, and her departure will see Van der Leeuw step away from that role to focus on technology and lead strategy for Guerrilla's Decima engine. The statement read: We have full confidence in our new leadership as they lead Guerrilla into a bright future, expanding the Horizon universe with Aloy's next adventure and our exciting online co-op project. Team Guerrilla also hinted in December that they "continue to create epic solo adventures for Aloy" and this seems to be happening through a number of multimedia projects, including the release of Horizon Call of the Mountain on PlayStation VR2, and the rumored Horizon Zero Dawn remaster for PS5. , the Netflix TV series, and even the MMO we've been hearing so many leaks about. Recently, news has emerged saying that the Horizon Burning Shores expansion indicates that Sylens will be the hero of the next part!