Unlock a New Gaming Experience: The Next Horizon Game Takes Multiplayer to Unprecedented Heights!
The highly anticipated sequel in the Horizon franchise could introduce an exciting new feature – the ability to play as multiple characters This open-world adventure game may offer players a fresh and immersive experience, reminiscent of the acclaimed God of War Ragnarok
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The possibility of featuring multiple playable characters in the next Horizon game has been hinted at by Guerrilla Games. This departure from previous games, which solely focused on Aloy, was mentioned in a recent job listing where the game studio expressed their intention to create "fun and memorable" playable characters.With over 32.7 million units sold, the success of the Horizon franchise has generated significant anticipation for its next installment, which is expected to exceed fans' expectations. Guerrilla Games' beloved franchise, known for its open-world adventures with the protagonist Aloy, may introduce the concept of multiple playable characters for the first time. Despite having only two main-series entries, the Horizon franchise has already established itself as one of PlayStation's most beloved series since its debut in 2017. Horizon Forbidden West, the highly-anticipated release from early last year, received numerous accolades and even earned a nomination for Game of the Year at the prestigious 2022 Game Awards. This suggests that the upcoming game in the series may witness a major change.
In the Horizon franchise, Aloy has been the protagonist in the first two games. However, a recent spinoff called Horizon Call of the Mountain has taken a different approach by spotlighting new characters. This marks the first Horizon game where players do not control Aloy, but instead play as the protagonist Ryas in the VR Horizon game.
Due to Aloy's popularity, she has made appearances in other games such as Genshin Impact and Monster Hunter: World. Now, a new job listing has sparked speculation among fans. It comes from Guerrilla Games, the developer of Horizon, and suggests that the next game in the franchise may feature multiple playable characters.
The job listing is for a Senior Character Combat Designer and mentions the creation of "fun and memorable" playable characters for an unnamed project. It also hints at "tactical choices for multiple playable characters," similar to another popular Sony game, God of War: Ragnarok. While Guerrilla has hinted at a new Horizon game, no official announcement has been made yet.
Although Guerrilla has not revealed much about the upcoming installment in the Horizon franchise, the developer recently provided fans with another incentive to revisit Forbidden West. In April, they released the Burning Shores expansion, which introduced a fresh narrative and a previously inaccessible playable region to the game. This DLC made quite an impact among players, as it introduced an optional romantic storyline for Aloy involving her new love interest, Seyka, who is a newly introduced character. Additionally, the update incorporated various formidable adversaries and introduced nine coveted Legendary Weapons for players to acquire.
With rumors circulating about the inclusion of multiple playable characters, Horizon's latest game builds upon the phenomenal success achieved since the release of Forbidden West last year. In an announcement made by Guerrilla Games in May, the franchise proudly surpassed a staggering 32.7 million units sold between Zero Dawn and Forbidden West. Notably, Horizon Zero Dawn also reached a monumental milestone of 20 million units just a week prior to the release of Forbidden West. Establishing itself as a cornerstone of Sony's gaming portfolio, the Horizon franchise promises an even more captivating experience in its upcoming installment.
