Guerrilla Games Has Huge Ambitions for Horizon Multiplayer Game

Guerrilla Games' Horizon Multiplayer: Aiming High or Playing it Safe?

Guerrilla Games' upcoming Horizon multiplayer game is generating significant buzz, with recent job listings suggesting ambitious player projections or perhaps a cautious approach to avoid launch-day server issues.

The unannounced Horizon multiplayer title has been hinted at for years, with job postings dating back to 2018. Following the success of Horizon Forbidden West and its Burning Shores DLC, Guerrilla's focus has shifted to this project, alongside smaller collaborations.

A recent job listing for a Senior Platform Engineer reveals a key requirement: "proven experience building and operating multi-service, 1M+ user globally distributed systems across multiple public cloud providers." This suggests a potential target player base exceeding one million, indicating strong confidence in the game's appeal. Alternatively, this could be a proactive measure to prevent server overload issues similar to those experienced by Helldivers 2 at launch.

The possibility of a trouble-free launch is paramount for Guerrilla. The significant success of Helldivers 2, albeit with initial server strain, highlights the potential pitfalls of unexpected player volume. While the Horizon multiplayer game's success isn't guaranteed to mirror Helldivers 2, preparing for high demand is a prudent strategy.

Given the game's years-long development and a previous job listing hinting at a new Horizon release in 2025, the multiplayer title could be the next big reveal from Guerrilla. With a robust infrastructure in place, a 2025 launch seems increasingly likely.