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 evidence suggesting ambitious player projections or perhaps a cautious approach to avoid launch-day server issues.

A recent job posting for a Senior Platform Engineer reveals a requirement for experience with "1M+ user globally distributed systems." This strongly implies Guerrilla anticipates a player base exceeding one million, showcasing considerable confidence in the game's appeal. The focus on robust live-service infrastructure further supports this interpretation.

However, this could also be a proactive strategy to prevent a repeat of Helldivers 2's launch woes. The overwhelming popularity of Helldivers 2 led to significant server issues, hindering player experience. Guerrilla might be prioritizing a smooth launch for its Horizon multiplayer title, regardless of the actual player count.

The Horizon multiplayer project has been in development for years, with job listings dating back to 2018 hinting at its existence. A previous job posting even suggested a new Horizon game release in 2025. Given the anticipated timeline for the next mainline Horizon title, this 2025 release could well be the multiplayer project. Assuming development is progressing smoothly, a reveal this year seems plausible.