The new MMORPG by Horizon has surprisingly launched its website and reveals first details about the game.
What kind of game is it? Horizon Steel Frontiers is an MMORPG by NCSoft, set to be released on PC and Mobile. As is customary in the Horizon universe, players fight as humans armed with grappling hooks and heavy weapons against mechanized monsters and dinosaurs.
According to the developers, the MMORPG will focus on teamwork and strategy, but players can also compete with others for loot. The MMORPG will likely emphasize PvE, while also offering PvP modes.
Especially the world is a heavyweight in Horizon Steel Frontiers. Players can freely explore it on the backs of various creatures and discover interesting locations. Now the launch is approaching.
Here you can watch the trailer for Horizon Steel Frontiers:
Website confirms the direction
What does the website reveal? When Horizon Steel Frontiers was announced at the end of 2025, the developers had already disclosed some features of the MMORPG. Now the new website of the MMORPG has launched and describes again what we can expect.
The game is said to be a true MMORPG that does not shy away from genre standards. The focus on PvE is reiterated on the website through the emphasis on large raids. The developers mention “large-scale raids with an advanced combat system”.
It is also meant to be “an exciting survival adventure in a world where dangers lurk at every corner”. The game world is supposed to be seamless and open, which can already be seen in the trailer. The “Deathlands,” as they are called, feature various biomes on the website, including abandoned buildings.
What does character creation look like? The character creation in Horizon Steel Frontiers is very detailed. The developers showcase different characters with a variety of outfits and appearances on the website.
Every player should be able to create a character according to their individual preferences. From the texture of the lips to the shine of the hair, it seems that every detail of the character can be customized. This is important because, as an MMORPG, Horizon Steel Frontiers will also focus on quests and NPC interactions.
It is still unclear how much the MMORPG leans towards sandbox-style gameplay and how much towards theme park elements. The open world feels almost like an open-world RPG, while the quests and stories resemble those of a theme park.
The release of Horizon Steel Frontiers is still unconfirmed. The fact that the developers have now released a website in English and Korean at least raises hopes for an upcoming release in the West. However, it is still completely unclear if the MMORPG will actually launch in 2026 or 2027. The characters of the new MMORPG are also polarizing: The new MMORPG based on Horizon looks great, but I find the characters terrible
