The gaming world is abuzz with the revelation of what seems to be a new frontier for the Horizon franchise, an MMORPG reportedly titled “Land of Salvation.” Sources have recently discovered a series of job listings that not only hint at the game’s development but also give it a tentative name, stirring excitement among fans of the Horizon series.
For those eagerly awaiting more information on this promising title, details emerged through video game researcher Kurakasis, who made quite a splash on social media platforms with findings about the game’s development. These details include job listings that strongly suggest the game is in active development, with around 140 professionals contributing to its progress as of September 2023. “The game is now essentially confirmed to be in development, as an NCSoft employee posted a job listing on LinkedIn with a codename logo stylized similarly to the logo of Horizon games,” Kurakasis said. “It’s developed under the codename Project Skyline, with the initial codename being Project H.”
The project is developed in Sung-Gu Lee’s Lineage IP division and is led by Hong-Young Choi who previously was head of Lineage W development,” Kurakasis added. “The project started around 2021, according to a former NCSoft employee’s resume on LinkedIn and Facebook.”
“NCSoft registered a domain for what appears to be a game titled Land of Salvation. Land of Salvation could POTENTIALLY be an official title for the Horizon MMO,” Kurakasis said. “This assumption is based on the fact that it is the only unannounced game we know of that could be revealed soon. Of course, it could be some other project we are not aware of.”
Interestingly, the Horizon MMORPG, “Land of Salvation,” is reported to be powered by the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5. However, it looks set to break new ground for the series by targeting platforms beyond the PlayStation, with the job listings mentioning only PC and mobile platforms. There’s no word on a PS5 version, which may come as a surprise to some fans used to play Horizon titles on Sony’s consoles.
The partnership between Sony and NCSoft announced recently appears to be a strategic move that aims to expand the reach of PlayStation’s offerings, particularly into the mobile sphere. This collaboration is expected to synergize NCSoft’s technological prowess with Sony’s global entertainment leadership, potentially providing the backing needed for “Land of Salvation” to become a reality.
Despite the excitement, the potential name and the details surrounding the game’s development remain unconfirmed by official sources. As the Horizon franchise continues to captivate audiences, the prospect of an MMORPG addition suggests that fans might soon get to experience the lush, post-apocalyptic world of Horizon in an entirely new, expansive way. With job listings pinpointing a need for talent to bring this project to life, it’s clear that the gears are in motion for what could be the next big step in Horizon’s evolution.
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