Summary
- Guerrilla Games' upcoming Horizon multiplayer game may be poised for immense popularity, judging by recent internal indications.
- A recent job posting reveals Guerrilla is developing live-service systems capable of handling over one million players concurrently.
- This could reflect either high player expectations or a proactive approach to prevent launch-day server issues, similar to those experienced by Helldivers 2.
A recent Guerrilla Games job listing suggests the studio anticipates significant player interest in its unannounced Horizon multiplayer game. While the title remains officially unrevealed, the scale of Guerrilla's preparations points to ambitious player projections for this live-service title.
Following the 2022 release of Horizon Forbidden West and its Burning Shores DLC in 2023, Guerrilla has remained relatively quiet, focusing on collaborations for projects like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and LEGO Horizon Adventures. However, evidence strongly suggests a Horizon multiplayer game has been in development for some time. Job listings dating back to 2018 hinted at this project, and its existence remains virtually confirmed in 2025.
While the official announcement date remains unclear, a new job posting for a Senior Platform Engineer offers a clue to Guerrilla's scale. The required experience includes "proven experience building and operating multi-service, 1M+ user globally distributed systems across multiple public cloud providers." This strongly suggests Guerrilla is building a robust live-service infrastructure capable of supporting over one million concurrent players.
Guerrilla's Preparations: Avoiding a Helldivers 2 Repeat?
Alternatively, this massive infrastructure could be a preventative measure. The launch of Helldivers 2 saw significant server strain due to unexpectedly high player numbers, hindering both new and existing players. Guerrilla may be taking steps to avoid a similar situation with their Horizon multiplayer game. While success isn't guaranteed, proactive server planning demonstrates a commitment to a smooth player experience.
The Horizon multiplayer game has been in development for several years. Assuming no major unforeseen setbacks, a 2025 release is plausible. A previous Guerrilla job listing hinted at a new Horizon game launching this year. Given the considerable time before the next mainline entry, this strongly suggests the multiplayer project as the likely candidate for a 2025 release.
