“Hello to all Sony fans, tech enthusiasts, and gaming friends! Today, we’re going to talk about the most high-profile ‘rising star’ in the PlayStation camp—the Horizon series developed by the Dutch studio Guerrilla Games. If you are eagerly looking forward to embarking on a third epic adventure with Aloy, the following news might feel a bit like a splash of cold water, because according to the latest industry intelligence, Horizon 3 may still keep everyone waiting for a long time.
🕒 Nowhere in Sight? Horizon 3 is Still in the Queue
According to Jason Schreier, the well-known tech reporter at Bloomberg and one of the most influential ‘leakers’ in the gaming world, Guerrilla Games’ current focus is not on the highly anticipated Horizon 3. In fact, this mainline sequel might not even be ‘sharpening its blade’ yet; development is still in a fairly early stage.For players expecting a sequel, this is undoubtedly ‘distant news.’ After all, some time has passed since the release of the previous title, Forbidden West. Fans originally thought the studio would ‘strike while the iron is hot’ and rush into the third generation, but now it seems we will have to wait several more years before we can see Aloy save the world again.
🏹 The Main Event: New Multiplayer Co-op Horizon: Hunters Gathering
Since Horizon 3 is still ‘waiting in the wings,’ what has the Guerrilla team been busy with? The answer is the recently revealed multiplayer co-op game—tentatively translated as Horizon: Hunters Gathering.This work is not the single-player immersive RPG we are familiar with, but a cooperative experience focused on ‘teaming up to hunt monsters.’ It is reported that most of the studio’s manpower has already been invested in this project. This also aligns with Sony’s strategy in recent years to actively deploy ‘Live Service Games.’ Guerrilla is trying to transform the Horizon world, which is full of mechanical creatures, into an online social platform where players can interact and engage for the long term.
💡 Expert View: What Kind of Move is This?
This news reflects several core pain points in the current AAA gaming industry:
- Lengthy Development Cycles: In the past, a blockbuster could be released in two or three years; now, just laying the foundation might take three to five years. Even a veteran studio like Guerrilla faces the pressure of ‘meticulous work takes time.’
- Maximizing IP Value: Sony clearly does not want Horizon to stop at just a single-player experience. Through Hunters Gathering, the recently launched LEGO Horizon Adventures, and even remasters, they are trying to keep this IP ‘fresh’ in the market and prevent the topic from cooling down.
- The Dilemma of Resource Allocation: Although everyone wants Horizon 3, for company operations, an online game that can generate continuous revenue might be more tempting than a one-off sale single-player blockbuster. To traditional players, this might feel like ‘using a sledgehammer to crack a nut,’ but this is the current reality of the gaming industry.
📢 Conclusion: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
In summary, although Horizon 3 is currently in a ‘no show’ state and won’t be seen in the short term, the emergence of Horizon: Hunters Gathering might provide a new way for friends who love this series’ world to satisfy their cravings. After all, rather than rushing a half-finished product onto the shelves, players would prefer to wait for a work as stunning and sincere as the previous titles.What do you think of Guerrilla’s shift this time? Do you support a quick release of the sequel, or do you think teaming up to fight mechanical beasts is more interesting? Welcome to discuss with us in the comments! Regardless, as players, we can only continue to ‘bang our bowls’ and wait, hoping that the good wine is truly at the bottom of the barrel!”
