Horizon Steel Frontiers Delayed to First Half of 2027

The massively multiplayer online game Horizon Steel Frontiers, based on the popular franchise from Guerrilla Games, has been delayed and is now scheduled to launch in the first half of 2027. The release window was confirmed in a recent investor relations presentation from the game’s developer and publisher, NCSoft.

The title, which was officially unveiled in November 2025, is a cross-platform MMORPG being developed for PC, iOS, and Android. The presentation did not specify if the 2027 launch window applies to a global release or a debut in Korea first, which is common for games developed in the region. The game was previously anticipated for a potential 2026 release.

According to the company’s roadmap, the delay coincides with a crowded schedule of other titles slated for 2026. Releases planned for the second half of that year include Cinder City, Time Takers, and Limit Zero Breakers, alongside the global expansion of Aion 2.

Horizon Steel Frontiers represents a significant departure from the mainline, story-driven Horizon games. Players will create their own custom character from one of four tribes—Utaru, Nora, Tenakth, or Oseram—rather than following a set protagonist. The...