Summary
There is plenty to look forward to in the world of Guerrilla Games’Horizonfranchise, not the least of which is howHorizon Forbidden Westended on a cliffhanger that all but confirmed a third game is on the way. Furthermore, Guerrilla has confirmed that an online game is in the works.
The two projects are exciting, but they may not be as unrelated as they initially appear. The online game could explore the aftermath of the events ofHorizon Forbidden West’s sequel and could take place in this aftermath as an epilogue whether Aloy manages to save the world once again or not.
Horizon Forbidden West and Nemesis
At the end ofHorizon Forbidden West, Aloy discovers that asinister AI known as Nemesisis headed for Earth. The fate of humanity is at stake, making it one of the greatest challenges Aloy will ever face regardless of how many companions she has by her side this time.
If she succeeds, humanity and life on Earth will presumably be saved. But if she fails, it could lead to a desolate planet ruled by machines. It’s hard to tell how things will go, as allAloy has are primitive weaponsthat she somehow has to use against high-tech AI.
The Making of Nemesis
The AI was created bythe Far Zenithsto store their consciousness. However, the experiment was deemed a failure, and the AI was abandoned and imprisoned. This gave Nemesis plenty of time to develop a strong sense of misanthropy.
How Horizon Online Could Tie into Horizon 3
Either way, theHorizononline game could explore the aftermath ofthe thirdHorizongame. If Aloy manages to defeat Nemesis, the game could explore a world without Nemesis, which would be a much more peaceful one. There would still be machines around, which means plenty of opportunity for hunting gameplay, and there would still be several human tribes to discover and learn about.
If Aloy fails her quest,theHorizononline gamecould explore the dire consequences. It would be a world with little to no human beings and machines ruling the landscape. This would be a rough world to survive in, but it could make for some exciting gameplay.
Horizon Online May Have Little to Do with Horizon 3
Horizon’s third entry isn’t necessarily the last of allsingle-player offerings from Guerrilla Gamesto look forward to, but the online game allows the studio to explore the franchise lore without any ties to its narrative events if it doesn’t wish for it to have any. In this case, the online game may be a simple hunting and gathering adventure with a core loop that isn’t concerned with the world-ending stakes that Aloy tends to deal with.
TheHorizonfranchise has catapulted Aloy into superstardom among gaming heroines. She is also a character with the weight of the world on her shoulders, and how she fares in her next challenge will have a huge impact on future games, including possibly the upcoming online multiplayer game.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Aloy as she braves a majestic but dangerous new frontier that holds mysterious new threats. This Complete Edition allows you to enjoy the critically acclaimed Horizon Forbidden West on PC in its entirety with bonus content, including the Burning Shores story expansion that picks up after the main game.
