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This post was originally published by NCSOFT.com and is republished here with permission.

NCSOFT Kicks Off G-Star 2025 with Surprise Announcement and Trailer Showcasing Horizon’s Signature Hunting Action and Advanced Combat System for Large-Scale, Cross-Platform Mobile and PC (PURPLE) Gameplay

PANGYO, Korea (November 13, 2025) – Renowned Korean developer and publisher NCSOFT unveiled today its new global MMORPG, Horizon Steel Frontiers, at Korea’s premiere game conference, G-Star 2025.

Developed in collaboration with Guerrilla (Horizon, Killzone), a studio under Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMORPG based on the acclaimed Horizon universe.

HORIZON’S NEW FRONTIERS

Set in the lands of the machine hunters known as the Deadlands, the game builds on Horizon’s signature hunting-action gameplay while introducing advanced MMORPG systems, featuring deeply customizable combat and extensive player freedom. The title aims to deliver a distinct Horizon experience to players around the world.

NCSOFT has launched the official Horizon Steel Frontiers brand website, featuring the debut trailer and developer interviews. The trailer highlights the world of Horizon Steel Frontiers, mechanical creatures, and large-scale battles unique to the game. In the developer interview, Jan-Bart Van Beek — Studio Director and Art Director at Guerrilla — shared his excitement about collaborating with NCSOFT to bring this Horizon experience to life. Additionally, NC CEO & CCO (Chief Creative Officer) Taekjin Kim and NC Executive Producer Sunggu Lee offered their insight, inspiration and hopes for the new collaboration in the 10-minute gameplay/developer commentary video.

Further details about Horizon Steel Frontiers will be gradually revealed through the official brand website. The game will be cross platform for mobile and PC (PURPLE, NCSOFT’s proprietary game platform).

© 2025 NCSOFT Corporation. © 2025 Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. Horizon Steel Frontiers is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC in the United States and other countries.

ABOUT NCSOFT CORP.

Headquartered in Pangyo, Korea, NCSOFT is a leading global publisher and developer, renowned for its highly acclaimed original IPs, including the Lineage®, AION®, Blade & Soul®, and Guild Wars® franchises. Founded in 1997, NCSOFT has been at the forefront of technological innovation and is committed to delivering exceptional entertainment experiences worldwide. With regional offices in North America, Europe, Japan, and Taiwan, NCSOFT’s global network reaches gamers worldwide. For more information, please visit NCSOFT’s official website.

ABOUT NC AMERICA
NC America is the western publishing division and strategic global base for NCSOFT, the leading global publisher and developer of the acclaimed original IPs Blade & Soul®, Lineage®, AION®, and Guild Wars®. With an office in Irvine, CA, NC America oversees the live-production and publishing responsibilities for select NCSOFT titles in North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania. In the future, NC America will expand its NCSOFT-developed portfolio and launch original third-party titles to the global market.


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