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From any angle, Guerrilla Games’Horizonseries has been a victim of unfortunate timing. Despite earning critical acclaim and developing a passionate fanbase, the franchise has earned a somewhat tragic reputation for releasing its titles in the shadow of bigger, more widely anticipated games.
Whether it’s some cosmic curse or just bad luck, it seems the series has never quite managed to get the spotlight all to itself. Once again, with its impending release of a multiplayer spinoff in 2025, it has found itself in the same position, right up against a newly announced multiplayer title from FromSoft:Elden Ring Nightreign.
The curse of theHorizonseries remains persistent
For those unfamiliar with this so-called curse,Guerrilla Games started the franchise withHorizon Zero Dawnin 2017. However, it was released just a week afterThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, one of the most highly anticipated titles. The comparisons were inevitable, and whileZero Dawnwas a great success, it was impossible for it to avoid being overshadowed.
The next installment,Horizon Forbidden West, was released in February 2022, only to once again face a generational behemoth:Elden Ring. Despite receiving great reviews,Forbidden Westcouldn’t keep up with Miyazaki’s masterpiece.
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And then, to add more insult to injury, theHorizonRemaster was released in October 2023, only to be sandwiched between the beta forMonster Hunter Wildsand the hype surroundingDragon Age: The Veilguard, two massive titles that captured and swallowed the spotlight.
For years, the gaming community has been noticing the pattern and the narrative was crystal clear:Horizonis cursed. It can’t catch a break. Whether due to poor timing or sheer bad luck, it seems like Guerrilla Games can never avoid running into a juggernaut.
Elden Ring multiplayer game coming out the same year as a Horizon multiplayer is so funny. From will not let that franchise have a moment of peace.
They doing it on purpose at this point 😭
I was hoping that the next Horizon game would draw out the GTA 6 release date, but this will do.And yes, it must feel personal to Guerilla at this point.
Miyazaki has the opportunity to do the funniest thing of all time
From the looks of it, it’s happening again.Horizon’s much-anticipated multiplayer spin-off is set to release alongsideElden Ring: Nightreign. While release dates for both titles have not yet been confirmed, given their history, it’s entirely possible they’ll launch just days or weeks apart. Fate has its ways.
Is FromSoftware setting up a collision course with Guerrilla?
For Guerrilla Games, the situation is becoming almost laughable. It might even be thinking that they are cursed, fated to live in the shadows of bigger games forever. However, it also showcases the brutal reality of an industry where timing is everything.
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That said, we must give credit where credit is due: TheHorizonseries has continued to perform well despite its bad timing. With the upcoming release of its multiplayer spin-off, Guerrilla has the chance to prove it can clash with titans likeElden Ring: Nightreign(FromSoft testing multiplayer genre might backfire)and come out victorious on the other side.
However, with so many coincidences piling up, one has to wonder: Is this simply a matter of fate, or is something more intentional at play, especially considering FromSoftware’s knack for picking the perfect moment to drop their biggest releases?
In the end, one thing has become very clear: Guerrilla Games and FromSoftware seem to be on a collision course once again. Let the battle for 2025 begin.
Shubham Chaurasia
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
