Summary
AAA titles such asHorizon Forbidden WestandThe Last of Usconsistently transport players to totally new, captivating worlds, where the dynamic landscapes, intense action, and compelling character personalities are as enthralling as the narrative. Whether it’s a mission of saving the world in Aloy’s journey inHorizon Forbidden Westor a tale of revenge and survival inThe Last of Us, these worlds have offered a lot in single-player iterations alone. Given the immense reception to these games, fans eagerly anticipate sequels, DLCs, or multiplayer experiences to delve further into and expand upon these quite richly crafted worlds and stories.
Unfortunately, crafting the games players love and eagerly await requires extensive time and resources, making cancellations and delays all too common for such massive projects. TheHorizonfranchise has confirmed the development of its multiplayer game, and with recent fire surroundingThe Last of Usmultiplayer news, fans can only hope thatHorizonnot only stays on schedule but also incorporates elements reminiscent of what was promised forThe Last of Usmultiplayer, delivering the anticipated experience fans have been waiting for.
What Happened to The Last of Us Multiplayer
Naughty Dog recently announced thatThe Last of UsOnlinehad been canceleddue to conflicting priorities. The studio found it challenging to balance the demands of a live-service game with the commitment to single-player narrative games, deeming it unsustainable.
Initially designed as an extension ofFactions, a multiplayer mode, the project evolved into an expansive standalone multiplayer experience. Development started in 2020, and Neil Druckmann’s confirmation at Summer Game Fest 2022 assured fans that the game was still in progress, to reach the scale seen in Naughty Dog’s standalone titles.
Notably, there were suggestions for the addition of a third-person battle royale mode. With an opportunity to build upon the excitement and anticipated features, such as a potential battle royale mode,Horizon’supcoming multiplayer game has the potential to carry the torch and deliver an immersive experience for fans.
Possible Features in Horizon’s Multiplayer Game
TheHorizonfranchise is gearing up to explore new frontiers in the realm of multiplayer gaming, with confirmation of aHorizonmultiplayer game in development. It is being crafted by a dedicated internal team within Guerilla Games, as indicated by a notable job posting from the studio. While specific details remain scarce, there are intriguing hints suggesting potential features. A battle royale mode is anticipated, injecting a rather competitive edge into theHorizonuniverse.
Moreover, the potential inclusion of PvE elements introduces an intriguing challenge beyond player-versus-player encounters. “The storm”, a feature commonly seen in battle royale modes, could be the manifestation of the blight, circling players with an imminent threat.
Reminiscent of what is seen inHorizon, the stage could be set in a world whereDEMETER, a subfunction of GAIA, has not yet recovered, therefore lacking the means to purify plant life, leading to the blight. Venturing beyond the confines of the safe zone, for example, players could contend with gradual health loss from exposure to the blight and also face the formidable presence of Thunderjaws and other colossal machines.
Horizon’smultiplayer game seems poised to fulfill the expectations that fans had harbored forThe Last of Us Online. The anticipation for abattle royale-style experience, one that was hinted at forThe Last of Us, finds a potential home in the expansive and visually stunning landscapes of theHorizonuniverse. With the new multiplayer endeavor taking shape, it appears thatHorizonhas the opportunity to not only meet those previously unrealized expectations but to surpass them, delivering a captivating and innovative multiplayer experience that captures the essence of what players had hoped for in the canceled project.
